Ripple micropayments will soon be a reality since the company is working hard to develop its operations beyond the traditional cross-border payments realm. Its latest developments point to a growing interest in newer cryptocurrency arenas. Asheesh Birla, product management senior vice president, said that the Ripple is making serious inroads into the emerging digital micropayments industry powered by cryptocurrencies. He said that the company’s initial foray into global payments network has made it experienced enough to now enter the micropayments sector. It wants to build on its fundamental product portfolio and offer ‘cooler’ products to its customers. Ripple microloans seem