Ripple has secured an Australian Financial Services License through the acquisition of BC Payments Australia, enabling it to manage the entire payment process in the APAC region. This move is significant as Ripple's payment volume in APAC nearly doubled in 2025, and the license enhances its regulatory standing and operational control.
By securing an Australian Financial Services License, Ripple is strategically positioning itself to capture a larger share of the APAC payments market. This move not only enhances its regulatory standing but also enables end-to-end control over its payment services, potentially reducing costs and settlement times for its customers. It signals a deeper integration of digital assets with traditional finance in a key economic region.
Ripple is acquiring BC Payments Australia to obtain an Australian Financial Services License.
The license allows Ripple to manage the entire payment process, from onboarding to settlement.
The company's payment volume in the APAC region nearly doubled in 2025.
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