Rain Secures $250M to Expand Global Stablecoin Payments
Written by Ohris M. Greyoon, Blockchain & Crypto Expert
Source: Coinmarketcap
Updated: Jan 09 2026- Successful Funding: Rain has completed a $250 million Series C funding round led by ICONIQ, elevating its valuation to $1.95 billion, demonstrating strong market confidence in stablecoin payment infrastructure.
- Global Expansion Plans: The funding will support Rain's expansion across five continents, particularly integrating with US ACH and European SEPA systems to enhance the reach and convenience of stablecoin transactions.
- Market Trend Opportunity: CEO Farooq Malik highlighted a 38x increase in annualized payment volume for stablecoins, reflecting growing global acceptance and further driving the company's strategic positioning in the digital payments sector.
- Industry Support: Kamran Zaki from ICONIQ noted that the shift towards programmable digital asset infrastructures is key to their investment strategy, indicating strong confidence from industry leaders in Rain's future growth.
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Ohris M. Greyoon
Ohris M. Greyoon holds a Master’s in Computer Science from MIT and has 10 years of experience in blockchain technology and cryptocurrency markets. A pioneer in decentralized finance (DeFi) analysis, he leads Intellectia’s Crypto News, offering cutting-edge insights into digital assets.
