Ripple Gets a Korean Brokerage Onboard as XRP Beats Bitcoin on Upbit

Ripple’s strategic partnership with Meritz Securities, signed by President Monica Long in Seoul, was announced earlier today. The development landed as XRP overtook bitcoin as the most-traded asset on Upbit. The Signing The agreement was signed at Meritz Securities’ headquarters in Yeouido, Seoul’s financial district, by Meritz Chief Executive Jang Won-jae and Ripple President Monica […]
Key Takeaways
- Ripple’s strategic partnership with Meritz Securities, signed by President Monica Long in Seoul, was announced earlier today.
- The development landed as XRP overtook bitcoin as the most-traded asset on Upbit.
- The Signing The agreement was signed at Meritz Securities’ headquarters in Yeouido, Seoul’s financial district, by Meritz Chief Executive Jang Won-jae and Ripple President Monica […]
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