- Ripple acquires Rail for $200M to expand stablecoin RLUSD and boost enterprise payment services.
- The agreement facilitates global business payments by providing 24/7 API access and crypto-free stablecoin ramps.
- RLUSD gains traction with retail use, the MiCA push in the EU, and approval in Dubai’s DIFC zone.
Ripple has announced that it has acquired Rail, a payments platform, in a transaction valued at up to $200 million. The acquisition is targeted at stablecoins. It is anticipated that the transaction will be completed by the conclusion of 2025. Ripple intends to connect the Rail infrastructure into its system to increase RLUSD utilization and improve its enterprise payment services worldwide.
The acquisition allows Ripple to provide on- and off-ramps on stablecoins without their customers bearing the responsibility of having a cryptocurrency. It will also assist companies in handling various payments and internal monetary streams. A single API that can be integrated 24/7 provides users with access to these services.
Ripple Strengthens Cross-Border Payments with Rail’s Infrastructure
The Rail platform provides enterprise-level compliance products, as well as support for third-party payments and the virtual account. These features will enhance efficient operations at Ripple. The integration will also link the users to a global network of banking affiliates.
The enterprise should also be able to receive payments in a wide variety of digital assets, such as Ripple USD (RLUSD) and XRP. This shift enhances its endeavor to offer a total stablecoin payment platform. The vision of Ripple is to make payments easy in different currencies and across different regions.
Rail CEO Bhanu Kohli added that in 2025 Rail will likely handle more than 10% of all stablecoin payments worldwide. According to Artemis Analytics, the stablecoin industry is projected to surge to $36 billion by that time. This points to increasing pressure on quality payment infrastructure.
Source: Artemisia Analytics
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The acquisition is an addition to the Ripple M&A strategy. The firm has spent close to $3 billion on acquisitions so far. In April 2025, Ripple purchased prime broker Hidden Road in a $1.25 billion transaction to aid institutional services.
RLUSD Adoption Surges via Wallets, Dev Platforms, and Exchanges
Ripple targeted enterprise users with the release of RLUSD in late 2024. In spite of this, the latest reports indicate an increase in retail adoption. Self-custodial wallets like Xaman currently feature RLUSD. The stablecoin has also been implemented in developer tools such as Transak.
In October 2024, Ripple collaborated with large exchange networks to help in RLUSD distribution. Included in this list are Bitstamp, Bitso, Uphold, MoonPay, CoinMENA, Bullish, and Independent Reserve. The alliances seek to ensure that RLUSD is accessible regionally and across platforms.
Ripple is also pursuing the MiCA license in order to expand its operations within the European Union. One official has confirmed that it would become fully MiCA-compliant. The EU market holds promising prospects for the company.
RLUSD is also approved as a regulated company in Dubai. The Dubai Financial Services Authority approves the stablecoin to be used within the DIFC. A total of more than 7,000 businesses in the Middle East, Africa, and South Asia are served by this financial district.
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