Ripple’s $200M Power Move — Rail Acquisition Fuels Stablecoin Surge
🚀 Ripple is acquiring payment infrastructure firm Rail for $200M to strengthen its stablecoin strategy with RLUSD.
🗓 Deal to close in Q4 2025, pending regulatory approval
🌐 Rail processes tokenized cross-border payments, backed by Galaxy Ventures & Accomplice
📊 Aims to handle 10% of global B2B stablecoin flow (~$36B)
Why It Matters:
🔹 Supports Ripple’s push into regulated markets (US, Canada, EMs)
🔹 Timed with GENIUS Act & SEC guidance
🔹 Expands RLUSD’s institutional reach — already $500M+ in circulation
🔹 Leverages Rail’s tech to cut settlement from days to hours
Ripple is building a full-stack stablecoin ecosystem:
✅ Acquired Hidden Road for $1.25B
✅ Applied for US banking license
✅ Partnered with BNY Mellon for custody
