BitPay, the leading cryptocurrency payment provider announced a new strategic partnership with Ripple that will allow BitPay customers to use Ripple’s XRP for crypto payments. Currently BitPay accepts Bitcoin (BTC), Ethereum (ETH), Bitcoin Cash (BCH), Gemini Dollars (GUSD), Paxos (PAX), and Circle USD Coin (USDC) cryptocurrencies.

BitPay Wallet will also integrate with Ripple’s newly launched platform Xpring , a platform for developers that offers tools, services and programs to remove the pain and friction of integrating money into apps.

BitPay headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, United States. It was founded in May 2011 by Tony Gallippi and Stephen Pair. BitPay is one of the largest blockchain payment providers.

XRP craeted by Ripple inc. and it is a decentralized digital asset built for payments that is fast, reliable and scalable – well suited for eCommerce. XRP transactions settle in just 4 seconds, and cost fractions of penny.