RemitDLT Blog

Insights on stablecoin remittance, XRPL technology, and the future of cross-border payments

Remittance Fees 15 min read

The $48 Billion Problem: How Remittance Fees Steal From Workers

Every year, 200 million migrant workers send $700 billion home to their families. And every year, traditional money transfer companies like Western Union and MoneyGram take $48 billion of it in fees. That's 6.8% of every dollar earned through hard work — gone. Not to taxes, not to savings, but to middlemen who add almost no value. This is highway robbery, and blockchain technology can stop it.

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Comparison 12 min read

Sending Money Home in 2026: Traditional vs Stablecoin Remittance

If you're sending money across borders in 2026, you have two options: the traditional route (Western Union, MoneyGram, bank wire) or the stablecoin route (XRPL, USDC, RLUSD). The difference isn't subtle — it's night and day. One takes days and costs 6-7% in fees. The other takes seconds and costs under $1. Let's break down the real costs, real speeds, and real user experience of each.

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Technology 13 min read

How XRPL Is Making Cross-Border Payments Nearly Free

The XRP Ledger (XRPL) wasn't designed as a speculative investment vehicle or a way to "get rich quick." It was purpose-built for one thing: moving money across borders instantly and cheaply. And after years of development, regulatory clarity, and real-world adoption by banks and financial institutions, it's finally delivering on that promise. Here's how XRPL works, why it matters, and what RLUSD means for the future of remittance.

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