Uphold CEO Details Uphold’s Role as Ripple Liquidity Provider to Process $5B in Payments Annually
Simon Mcloughlin, the CEO of the pro-XRP American exchange, Uphold, has shared insights into Uphold’s recent partnership with Ripple, which aims to transform the landscape of cross-border payments.
Mcloughlin commented on the subject in a recent interview with the host of the Digital Perspectives crypto media outlet.
Big thank you to #SimonMcloughlin #CEO #Uphold for this conversation about #Ripple and #Uphold partnership. Get ready beceause here comes Ripple liquidity Hub. Just days away (December).
$5 Billion a year to start? 😎 pic.twitter.com/UEYJgHu0S3— Digital PerspectivesPermaBull🪝 (@DigPerspectives) November 23, 2023
Uphold Now a Node in Ripple’s Network of Liquidity Providers
Mcloughlin first explained that “Ripple Payments,” Ripple’s payment product, offers a vital solution for international companies seeking efficient cross-border fund transfers. He noted that Ripple solves the challenges of the global movement of funds using XRP.
In this context, the Uphold CEO delved into the mechanics of the Uphold-Ripple partnership. Mcloughlin disclosed that Uphold is set to play a pivotal role in Ripple’s network as one of its liquidity providers.
He explained that when a large company utilizes Ripple Payments, it will open an account on Uphold pre-funded with XRP by Ripple. Uphold’s primary function within this ecosystem is to convert cryptocurrency into fiat currency and facilitate seamless payouts to banks.
Importantly, Mcloughlin stated that Uphold will operate as a regulated entity, covering corridors in the UK, Europe, and the US initially, with plans to expand into Brazil in the coming year.
Furthermore, he underscored the challenges associated with cross-border transactions, stressing the difficulties individuals and companies face. He cited Uphold’s recent licensing in Canada as an example, humorously recounting the struggles of funding a bank account in the country.
Mcloughlin lamented the absurdity of resorting to archaic methods like physically transporting money, remarking that such challenges should be relics of the past in the modern era.
“We are very excited to be involved in such an innovative solution with a great clear use case of crypto to solve a big mass market problem,” Mcloughlin remarked.
Uphold-Ripple Collab Could Process $5B Yearly
Furthermore, the host inquired about the anticipated volumes Uphold anticipates processing in collaboration with Ripple. McLoughlin noted the firm has no precise forecasts but indicated an initial annual expectation of around $5 billion.
Moreover, he emphasized the potential for significantly higher volumes, especially with the maturation of regulatory clarity in certain parts of the world.