Ripple confirmed the acquisition of Rail, a Canadian platform specialized in stablecoin payments, for USD 200 million, in a deal expected to close in the fourth quarter of 2025.
Why does it matter?
Rail processes over 10% of global B2B payments with stablecoins and adds key capabilities such as virtual accounts, automated payments, and tools for corporate treasury.
This operation reinforces Ripple's infrastructure to boost RLUSD (its stablecoin), enhancing its presence in regulated digital payments.
It comes just after the approval of the regulatory framework for stablecoins in the U.S., which boosts Ripple's strategy towards the business use of these assets.
Technical impact: Is XRP ready to take off?
The price of XRP has once again surpassed USD 3.00, breaking a short-term bearish channel and showing a recovery in line with the overall crypto market rebound.
Open interest in futures (OI) remains low, about 34% below its July peak, which suggests caution among leveraged traders.
Final analysis
The acquisition of Rail marks a strong strategic move by Ripple to position itself as a leader in payment infrastructure with stablecoins. With tools ready for institutional adoption and favorable regulation on the horizon, the XRPL ecosystem — and by extension XRP — could enter a new phase of growth. The technical recovery of the token reinforces that scenario, although low activity in futures suggests that consolidation continues.
Conclusion
Ripple is not only continuing to expand its digital arsenal, but now it does so with a focus on stable and regulated business payments. This makes XRP a token with clear utility and technical momentum. A sophisticated move that could redefine the cryptocurrency's relevance in the global financial system.
