Ripple and XRP in Real-Time Cross-Border Trade Finance BBLC Practice Questions (Page 3)

Questions 11–15

1. 11expert · hard

   A European bank wants to offer ODL-based cross-border payments to corporate clients in the EU and Asia. The bank's compliance team has flagged two concerns: (1) the EU's Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation (MiCA) requires a clear framework for handling XRP, and (2) the bank must ensure it does not inadvertently facilitate transactions with sanctioned entities. The bank is considering whether to use XRP as a bridge currency or to use RippleNet's messaging-only service with pre-funded accounts. Which approach best addresses both compliance concerns while still improving settlement speed?

   • AUse RippleNet's messaging-only service with pre-funded accounts, avoiding XRP entirely, while implementing transaction screening on all payment messages.
   • BUse ODL with XRP but only for transactions below EUR 10,000, assuming that smaller amounts are exempt from MiCA and sanctions screening.
   • CUse ODL with XRP but only for transactions between EU member states, where MiCA does not apply and sanctions risk is lower.
   • DUse ODL with XRP and rely on Ripple's built-in compliance tools to automatically screen all transactions against EU and international sanctions lists.
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2. 12foundation · easy

   Which benefit does On-Demand Liquidity (ODL) offer to financial institutions in trade finance?

   • AIt reduces the need for pre-funded nostro accounts in destination currencies
   • BIt guarantees zero transaction fees
   • CIt eliminates the need for any regulatory compliance
   • DIt provides a fixed exchange rate for all currencies
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4. 13expert · hard

   A bank is considering joining RippleNet to reduce its reliance on correspondent banks. However, the bank's board is concerned about the network's operational resilience and the potential for a single point of failure. Which aspect of RippleNet's architecture should the bank evaluate to address this concern?

   • AThe marketing materials provided by Ripple.
   • BThe number of employees at Ripple.
   • CThe location of Ripple's headquarters.
   • DThe decentralization of the underlying XRP Ledger and the redundancy of network nodes.
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5. 14expert · hard

   A bank is considering ODL for a new corridor but has identified that the destination country has a volatile local currency and strict anti-money laundering (AML) regulations that require enhanced due diligence on all cross-border transactions. The bank's CFO is concerned about the cost of compliance and the FX risk. Which factor should the bank weigh most heavily in its decision?

   • AODL eliminates FX risk because XRP is converted to local currency instantly, so the bank does not hold any currency exposure.
   • BThe enhanced due diligence requirements apply to all cross-border payments, regardless of whether ODL or traditional rails are used, so ODL does not add incremental AML cost.
   • CODL's compliance cost is lower because Ripple handles all AML screening on behalf of the bank.
   • DODL is not subject to AML regulations because XRP transactions are pseudonymous and cannot be traced to specific customers.
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6. 15application · medium

   A global manufacturer wants to pay its suppliers in different countries on the same day they ship goods. The manufacturer currently uses letters of credit, which take days to process. Which Ripple-based solution would best address this need?

   • AUse RippleNet to execute the payment immediately upon shipment confirmation, replacing the letter of credit process.
   • BUse XRP to create a smart contract that automatically issues the letter of credit.
   • CUse RippleNet to track the shipment location in real time.
   • DUse XRP to replace the goods as the subject of the trade.
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