California-based Ripple aims to arm enterprise clients with tools to integrate cryptocurrencies with their existing operations. It promises to enable cross-border payments, facilitate instant payments and help manage crypto holdings. Its liquidity hub platform is designed to connect businesses with market makers, exchanges and over-the-counter desks in cryptocurrency markets.
and Instant Payouts on Transfer, a service allowing businesses to disburse loan payments, insurance payouts and wages instantly. It has raised a total of $735 million from Altimeter Capital, Silverlake and Index Ventures.CEO Zach Perret, 35, and former CTO William Hockey, 33, the cofounder of Fintech 50 member Column.OpenSea is a peer-to-peer marketplace for NFTs, unique digital collectables which can represent real-world or online items.