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<p>The post <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://coinpedia.org/news/ripples-xrp-tackles-real-world-payment-challenges-from-aviation-to-gaming/">Ripple’s XRP Tackles Real-World Payment Challenges: From Aviation to Gaming</a> appeared first on <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://coinpedia.org">Coinpedia Fintech News</a></p>
<p>In a world where cryptocurrency is quickly reshaping the fabric of financial transactions, <a href="https://coinpedia.org/news/ripple-fuels-ipo-speculation-heres-what-happening/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">Ripple’s XRP is making headlines</a> for its real-world utility, particularly in addressing the “Friday/weekend problem” of instant payments. John Deaton, the pro-XRP lawyer and founder of CryptoLawUS, recently spotlighted this unique application of XRP in a tweet, drawing attention to its use case in the aviation industry with TapJets. Concurrently, Ripple announces a groundbreaking partnership with Roblox, the leading gaming platform, further broadening its horizons.</p>
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   <p lang="en" dir="ltr"><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/XRP?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">#XRP</a> is the choice crypto for payments. Ask <a href="https://twitter.com/TapJets?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">@TapJets</a> – who field an amicus brief in the <a href="https://twitter.com/Ripple?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">@Ripple</a> case – explaining how <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/XRP?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">#XRP</a> was the most popular and most effective currency at solving a real world problem. <br><br>If you need a Jet at the last minute (think Uber of Jets) you must pay… <a href="https://t.co/JboaTk3GEV" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://t.co/JboaTk3GEV</a></p>— John E Deaton (@JohnEDeaton1) <a href="https://twitter.com/JohnEDeaton1/status/1714330539610542097?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">October 17, 2023</a>
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<p>In an era where everything is instant, why should payments lag? “If you need a jet at the last minute, traditional banking hours don’t cut it,” says Deaton, drawing attention to TapJets—an “Uber for Jets”—which filed an amicus brief in the Ripple case. Traditional wire transfers are not an option when banks close over the weekend, leading to logistical nightmares for last-minute jet charters.</p>
<p>Enter XRP, a cryptocurrency designed to facilitate quick and efficient transactions.</p>
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 <p>“In just 3-5 seconds, you’ve paid for the costs upfront, and your jet is on standby,” states Deaton.</p>
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<p>For TapJets, XRP has proven to be the most popular and effective currency for solving this real-world problem, an assertion strongly backed by the company’s brief.</p>
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<p>Ripple has partnered with Roblox to introduce XRP as a new payment option for in-game purchases. Roblox boasts over 200 million monthly active users, with 65.5 million daily active users, 44% under 13. This audience spent $773 million on in-game purchases in Q1 of 2023 alone.</p>
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   <p lang="en" dir="ltr">ROBLOX + RIPPLE? <br><br>MAJOR GAMING COMPANY INTEGRATES XRP<br><br>The integration of <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%24XRP&amp;src=ctag&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">$XRP</a> as a payment method by BitPay and Xsolla serves as a pivotal moment in the crypto and gaming industries. It not only enhances XRP's standing in these sectors but also deepens the existing relationship… <a href="https://t.co/UbQbNZRVIG" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">pic.twitter.com/UbQbNZRVIG</a></p>— The Wolf Of All Streets (@scottmelker) <a href="https://twitter.com/scottmelker/status/1714256173090677148?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">October 17, 2023</a>
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<p>The integration was a complex affair involving multiple stakeholders, including Xsolla, a firm specializing in in-game transactions on Roblox, and BitPay, tasked with ensuring the smooth integration of cryptocurrency wallets.</p>
<p>But Ripple is not stopping at gaming. Fresh off its legal victory over the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), the company recently <a href="https://coinpedia.org/news/ripple-receives-official-license-for-digital-payment-tokens-service-in-singapore/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">secured a full license</a> from the Monetary Authority of Singapore. It’s also in talks for a potential collaboration with the Australian Freight &amp; Trade Alliance, signaling the firm’s intention to expand across diverse sectors.</p>
<p>As cryptocurrencies mature, integrating XRP into platforms like Roblox and TapJets exemplifies the digital asset’s ability to offer real-world solutions.&nbsp;</p>

Ripple’s XRP Tackles Real-World Payment Challenges: From Aviation to Gaming

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