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Ripple, a blockchain payments company, has acquired a minority stake in African fintech firm Flutterwave, valuing the company at $3.3 billion. This strategic investment is set to significantly expand Ripple’s cross-border crypto and XRP payment solutions across Africa.

Key Investment Details

Ripple’s exact investment size in Flutterwave was not disclosed.
Flutterwave operates its payment infrastructure across 35 African countries.
The African fintech recently launched a US dollar-pegged stablecoin payment service.

Strategic Expansion in Africa

This partnership provides Ripple a critical opportunity to scale its payment rails through Flutterwave’s extensive merchant network and robust regulatory coverage. It underscores a growing convergence between traditional fintech infrastructure and emerging cryptocurrency networks.

The move also highlights Ripple’s commitment to strengthening its presence in rapidly expanding digital payment markets, particularly across Africa.