XRP Soars as Ripple Highlights Interest in Africa Crypto Payment

Ripple (XRP) is up 5.09% to $1.38 over the past 24h, slightly outpacing a broad market rally and primarily driven by a risk-on surge following a US-Iran ceasefire agreement.

Investors reacted positively as Ripple highlighted interest in Africa, noting that 8 African nations have advanced crypto adoption to drive the payments ecosystem.

Ripple highlights 8 African nations advancing crypto regulation, led by South Africa’s licensing rules. Nigeria, Kenya, and Mauritius frameworks boost adoption, with stablecoins rising in trade flows. Ghana, Botswana, and Ethiopia signal next wave, targeting broader compliance rollout through 2026.

In addition, geopolitical de-escalation…