#Ripple Acquires #Stablecoin Platform Rail for $200M to Expand Global Payments Reach

In a strategic move poised to reshape the future of digital payments, Ripple has officially announced its agreement to acquire Rail, a Toronto-based stablecoin infrastructure provider, for a reported $200 million. The acquisition, expected to close in Q4 2025, #signals Ripple’s intensified push into the global stablecoin and blockchain payments market.

Ripple Expands Stablecoin Ambitions with Rail Acquisition

Rail, best known for its innovative global payment solutions and partnerships with over 12 international banks, has rapidly become a frontrunner in the blockchain-based payments space. Backed by Galaxy Ventures and Accomplice, Rail has developed a system that enables businesses to settle international B2B payments at record speed using stablecoins.

“Stablecoins are quickly becoming a cornerstone of modern finance,” said Monica Long, President of Ripple. “With Rail, we are uniquely positioned to drive the next phase of innovation and adoption of stablecoins and blockchain in global payments.”

The acquisition will allow Ripple to integrate Rail’s technology and network of institutional partners, bringing increased utility and adoption to its own stablecoin, #RLUSD .