Ripple is doubling down on stablecoins. The company has acquired Rail, a stablecoin-based payments platform, in a $200 million deal. The move marks Ripple’s latest effort to lead the digital payment race.
Ripple Aims to Lead Stablecoin-Powered Payments
Ripple’s acquisition of Rail brings together advanced payment infrastructure and blockchain-based liquidity. Rail’s tech stack includes virtual accounts, always-on APIs, and back-office automation—designed to simplify stablecoin flows for enterprises.
By integrating Rail’s systems into its global network, Ripple can offer an all-in-one solution for cross-border stablecoin payments. Businesses will be able to send and receive USD-backed stablecoins without holding crypto on their books.
This strategic move strengthens Ripple’s RLUSD ecosystem, allowing the company to scale faster across key markets like Europe, Asia, and Latin America.
New U.S. Law Adds Momentum to Stablecoin Adoption
The deal comes just weeks after the U.S. government passed new legislation establishing a legal framework for stablecoins. The timing is crucial, as this regulation could fuel broader enterprise and institutional adoption.
Ripple’s acquisition of Rail follows its $1.25 billion purchase of prime broker Hidden Road earlier this year. Together, both deals aim to build out the infrastructure supporting RLUSD, Ripple’s own stablecoin, now valued at $611 million according to CoinGecko.
While Tether remains dominant with a $164 billion market cap, Ripple is clearly positioning itself as a serious challenger in the regulated stablecoin space.
One Platform, Multiple Digital Currencies
Through Rail, Ripple now offers support for a range of digital assets, including RLUSD and XRP. The streamlined platform removes many of the usual crypto onboarding barriers, making it easier for companies to access global liquidity without setting up dedicated wallets or crypto accounts.
Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse called the acquisition “a major leap forward” in building the financial rails of the future. “We’re creating the backbone for instant, secure, stablecoin-driven payments worldwide,” he said.
With its stablecoin ecosystem expanding and regulation becoming clearer, Ripple’s timing may be just right to challenge the status quo in global finance.
