Lumens $XLM has just passed 100% price jump against BTC and ETH, and is already with #1 volume at several major markets it is being traded.
This cryptocurrency got this boost thanks to IBM's collaboration announcement with Stellar and thus debutting blockchain network for crossborder payments.
https://www.coindesk.com/ibms-stellar-move-tech-giant-use-lumen-cryptocurrency-payments-rail/The rise of two cross border payment platforms, Ripple and Lumens, makes me think about the airlines alliances, the question being which one will attract the most, the financial institutions' one or the IT technology focused one?
Here is a link to an article trying to describe the similarities and differences between both cross border payment platforms:
https://themerkle.com/ripple-vs-stellar/