It has already done testing with some of the major banks...Several other banks have already partnered with Ripple, which uses the blockchain for transactions ... Emirates NBD (UAE), that it was working with Indian bank ICICI (India) on a pilot with Ripple. Another UAE bank NBAD offers blockchain payments after tie-up with Ripple. http://www.reuters.com/article/nbad-blockchain-idUSL5N1FM1AS
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