{"id":31487,"date":"2026-08-13T11:36:22","date_gmt":"2026-08-13T10:36:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/investx.fr\/en\/2026\/08\/13\/moneygram-ramps-solana-api-cash-integration\/"},"modified":"2026-08-13T11:36:29","modified_gmt":"2026-08-13T10:36:29","slug":"moneygram-ramps-solana-api-cash-integration","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/investx.fr\/en\/crypto-news\/moneygram-ramps-solana-api-cash-integration\/","title":{"rendered":"MoneyGram Integrates with Solana: Developers Can Now Access the Global Cash Network Through a Single API"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

MoneyGram<\/strong> has just activated its cash-to-crypto conversion ramps directly on Solana<\/strong>. The integration opens access to a network of over 500,000 physical retail locations<\/strong> and 60 million active customers \u2014 all through a single API.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For developers, this is a paradigm shift: no more negotiating complex banking partnerships or navigating regulatory labyrinths just to offer financial services with global reach<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Behind this announcement lies a clear ambition \u2014 to make Solana<\/strong> the go-to payment infrastructure for unbanked populations<\/strong> across the planet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A Single API to Bridge Crypto and Cash in 170+ Countries<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

MoneyGram Ramps<\/strong> is now integrated into the Solana Developer Platform<\/strong>, within its dedicated payments module. Developers instantly receive API credentials, sandbox access, SDKs, and full documentation \u2014 without having to build their own regulatory compliance infrastructure from scratch.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The geographic coverage is massive: cash deposits are available in more than 25 countries<\/strong>, while withdrawals reach over 170 countries and territories<\/strong>. It is precisely this physical network footprint that sets MoneyGram<\/strong> apart from purely digital solutions: end users can interact with the crypto network from a physical retail location, without a high-end smartphone or a bank account.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Rift<\/strong> is the first Solana<\/a> wallet to have integrated these ramps, enabling its users to switch between crypto and local currency via MoneyGram<\/strong>‘s physical and digital network. Other wallets and applications are expected to follow quickly, as the technical barrier to entry has now been reduced to a straightforward API integration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Remittances, Gig Worker Pay, Humanitarian Aid: Real-World Use Cases Are Exploding<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The stakes go far beyond simple crypto-to-fiat conversion. By connecting on-chain flows to MoneyGram<\/strong>‘s physical cash-out locations, Solana<\/strong> is paving the way for high-impact social use cases: cross-border remittances<\/a>, salary payments for freelance and gig workers<\/strong> in emerging markets, and humanitarian aid<\/strong> distribution in underbanked regions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Lily Liu<\/strong>, President of the Solana Foundation<\/strong>, framed the initiative within a broader vision: “Solana is infrastructure for the six billion people connected to the internet, powering a faster and more open global financial system.”<\/em> Anthony Soohoo<\/strong>, CEO of MoneyGram<\/strong>, emphasized the network logic: every new platform that connects to the network strengthens the value of the whole.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This type of integration reflects a deeper trend within the Solana<\/strong> ecosystem \u2014 attracting institutional players and real-world payment infrastructure to anchor the blockchain within the global economy, well beyond purely speculative markets. With 200 countries and territories covered<\/strong> by MoneyGram<\/strong> and an already established digital footprint, the adoption potential for developers building globally scaled financial applications<\/a> is considerable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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