Eric van Miltenburg

Last September, Ripple donated $15M RLUSD issued on XRPL to Accion Opportunity Fund. Here's what's unlocked for small business owners across the U.S.: ↳ $53.6M in capital deployed ↳ 905 loans to 895 unique borrowers ↳ $59K average loan size ↳ 1,003 jobs created, 1,631 retained The stories behind the numbers: aofund.org/partnerships-r…

Impact happens when tech meets communities already doing good 🌐🤝 For ep 231 we welcome @ericvanm of @Ripple to explore Ripple's impact ecosystem & how they're uplifting NGOs, universities, & businesses w/ blockchain-powered impact tools ⛓️🌱 🎧Listen: cryptoaltruists.com/blog/crypto-al… We discuss: 💸 How they've committed millions in funding to causes that is expected to generate $1B+ in long-term impact ✨ Why stablecoins like RLUSD are becoming powerful tools for impact finance 💚 Impact use cases built on the $XRP Ledger including philanthropy, humanitarian aid, & climate solutions 🎓 Their University Blockchain Research Initiative (UBRI) involving 60+ universities and 1,500+ research projects

@Workday @Nasdaq @Braze @Chime @circle @Coupa @Docusign @fiverr @NetApp @okta @remitly One of our newest Builders @Ripple has leveraged their Pledge 1% program to engage their team and donate more than $250M to nonprofits and universities globally. #Pledge1 #GivingTuesday #Pledge1Gives #Nasdaq

When small businesses and veterans thrive, so do communities. We’re proud to announce a $25M donation in $RLUSD on XRP Ledger to Accion Opportunity Fund and @HireHeroesUSA: on.ripple.com/4nvgw9p This investment highlights how stablecoins can drive real-world impact by empowering entrepreneurs and veterans with the tools and capital they need to succeed.

Teachers power the future—and we’re proud to support them: on.ripple.com/4m29TLP Starting with Teacher Appreciation Week, Ripple is committing $25M to U.S. classrooms through @DonorsChoose & Teach For America, supporting critical resources and financial literacy initiatives, with funding made possible through $RLUSD.

Ripple and @MoonPay have donated $50,000 of $RLUSD to @LAFDFoundation in support of the first responders on the frontlines of the California wildfires. We are continuing to evaluate how we can best help these critical efforts. #RippleImpact

Ripple and @RESCUEorg are teaming up to improve humanitarian aid delivery with blockchain. We’re committing $1M to explore how our #RLUSD stablecoin and payment solutions can enhance cash relief and fund transfers in crisis zones. #RippleImpact #RippleSwell Learn more: on.ripple.com/4eHlCLG

Our sixth annual #UBRIConnect is underway in Zurich!🇨🇭 Thank you to our incredible hosts at @UZH_en for bringing together the leading experts in blockchain academia for two content-filled days of unparalleled research, panels & discussions from our incredible lineup of speakers. ▶️ ubriconnect.com

3/ Ripple’s University Blockchain Research Initiative added Korea’s Yonsei University as our 58th global partner! With $60M+ committed to #UBRI, this program is driving academic excellence and best-in-class research through strategic support, technical resources, and grants. businesswire.com/news/home/2024…

We're proud to launch the XRPL Japan & Korea Fund to boost innovation & utility on the #XRPL in APAC! 🇯🇵🇰🇷 Includes: 🤝 Corporate Partnerships 💸 Dev Grants 🌱 Startup Investments 🎓 Community Growth Learn how the fund fosters innovation and growth: ripple.com/ripple-press/r…

Ripple's #UBRI program has been shaping the future of blockchain education and research for over six years! 🎓⭐️ Learn about our renewed $1.05 million partnership with @MorganStateU and how we're supporting blockchain innovators at HBCUs: ripple.com/insights/Foste…