Ripple, a leading provider of enterprise blockchain and cryptocurrency solutions, has announced the acquisition of Rail, a stablecoin-powered platform for global payments, for $200 million. In a press release on Thursday, Ripple confirmed the acquisition, stating that the deal will provide the most comprehensive stablecoin payments solution in the market.
Ripple revealed that this latest acquisition will strengthen its standing position as a leader in digital asset payment’s infrastructure. Ripple payments offers an extensive payout network, market-leading digital asset liquidity, and over 60 licenses to manage customer’s payment flows compliantly. With this acquisition, Ripple will enhance its capabilities with virtual accounts and automated back-office infrastructure, streamlining operations.
As the demand for stablecoin-based flows continues to grow, Ripple and Rail present an excellent opportunity for customers to effectively adapt to this market shift. Together, they offer comprehensive stablecoin pay-ins and pay-outs across major corridors, including USD payments. This allows customers to avoid holding crypto on their balance sheets.
The partnership gives customers the flexibility to manage various payment types through a single platform including third-party payments ( on behalf of their customers ) as well as internal treasury flows. Ripple suite of solutions enables customers to connect traditional payment networks with blockchains seamlessly. It also provides low-cost liquidity for stablecoins and other digital assets, alongside the ability to securely custody digital assets
Ripple President comments on the deal
Meanwhile, Ripple President, Monica Long has commented on the development. Long noted that stablecoins are rapidly becoming a key component of modern finance. She believes that with Rail, Ripple is well-positioned to drive the next phase of innovation and adoption of stablecoins and blockchain in global payments. According to Long, Ripple operates one of the most-used digital asset payment networks in the world.
Similarly, Bhanu Kohli, CEO of Rail has also commented on the development. Kohli stated that in the last four years, Rail has developed the fastest method to settling International business payments using stablecoins. He also added that as of 2025, the payment network is expected to handle over 10% of the 36B global B2B stablecoin payments.
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