Crypto researcher SMQKE has highlighted Ripple’s established ties to major financial institutions, citing what he said is documented evidence of the company’s relationships with some of the world’s largest banks. Sharing an image from a published report, SMQKE emphasized statements attributed to former Ripple executive Marcus Treacher regarding the company’s banking footprint. The highlighted section states that Ripple works with approximately 100 banks , including several of the largest Tier 1 institutions globally, and that these relationships already provide coverage across more than 80% of the world’s key trade corridors. The excerpt also notes that Ripple spent years collaborating with partner organizations, banks, and corporate entities to enable experimentation with distributed ledger technology before moving toward broader commercial deployment. According to the document shared by SMQKE, Ripple’s banking network includes institutions such as Axis Bank, National Bank of Abu Dhabi, SEB, UBS, National Australia Bank, and Mizuho Financial Group. The report further references Ripple’s Global Payments Steering Group, which includes major financial organizations involved in shaping the future direction of cross-border payment initiatives. By posting the image alongside the caption, “Ripple Biggest Tier 1 Banks in the World. Documented,” SMQKE focused attention on Ripple’s established relationships within the traditional banking sector and the potential implications for digital asset adoption. Ripple Biggest Tier 1 Banks in the World Documented. https://t.co/hwJCDW8PkL pic.twitter.com/xOFhmGBf1N — SMQKE (@SMQKEDQG) June 3, 2026 Thunes Expansion Adds to the Narrative In a follow-up post beneath his message, SMQKE linked Ripple’s banking relationships to a recent announcement from global payments company Thunes. According to the researcher, Thunes has expanded its real-time payment services into the United States through a direct connection with a Tier 1 financial institution. SMQKE described the development as significant, as Ripple maintains a strategic partnership with Thunes. The researcher argued that the expansion creates another potential avenue for XRP-related payment infrastructure to reach major banking institutions in the United States. He also pointed out that Thunes holds money transmitter licenses across all 50 U.S. states, a regulatory position that he compared to Ripple’s own licensing framework. SMQKE stated that these licenses enable both companies to establish direct institutional-grade connections to local clearing systems, potentially strengthening the efficiency and reach of cross-border payment networks. We are on X, follow us to connect with us :- @TimesTabloid1 — TimesTabloid (@TimesTabloid1) June 15, 2025 Focus on Global Payment Infrastructure The researcher further highlighted the scale of Thunes’ network, noting that the company operates in 140 countries, supports more than 90 currencies, and connects to billions of mobile wallets worldwide. According to SMQKE, Ripple’s partnership with Thunes provides access to extensive global infrastructure and could contribute to XRP’s international utility . He described the latest U.S. expansion and Tier 1 bank connectivity as an important development in the continued growth of payment networks linked to Ripple’s ecosystem. The posts largely focused on the intersection of traditional banking, global payment rails, and Ripple’s existing partnerships, with SMQKE presenting both the historical banking relationships and the Thunes announcement as evidence of increasing institutional connectivity across international financial markets. Disclaimer : This content is meant to inform and should not be considered financial advice. The views expressed in this article may include the author’s personal opinions and do not represent Times Tabloid’s opinion. Readers are advised to conduct thorough research before making any investment decisions. Any action taken by the reader is strictly at their own risk. Times Tabloid is not responsible for any financial losses. Follow us on X , Facebook , Telegram , and Google News The post Ripple (XRP) Links With Biggest Tier 1 Banks in the World appeared first on Times Tabloid .
