Ripple Spends $2.45 Billion on Acquisitions to Build Financial Infrastructure
Written by Ohris M. Greyoon, Blockchain & Crypto Expert
Source: Coinmarketcap
Updated: Jan 10 2026- Acquisition Strategy Overview: Ripple has spent approximately $2.45 billion over the past seven months on acquisitions to build a financial infrastructure akin to Amazon's, with XRP and RLUSD stablecoin serving as the settlement layer, aiming to enhance market competitiveness.
- Key Deal Highlights: The most notable transaction was the $1.25 billion acquisition of Hidden Road, which cleared over $3 trillion for more than 300 institutional clients in 2024, with business growing threefold post-acquisition, indicating strong market demand.
- Market Potential Analysis: Ripple also acquired Rail and GTreasury, with Rail expected to process over 10% of a $36 billion global B2B stablecoin payments market, while GTreasury handles $12.5 trillion in annual payment volume, further solidifying its market position.
- Strategic Significance: Claver emphasized that owning infrastructure creates structural advantages by lowering marginal costs and increasing customer stickiness, ultimately leading to a
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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.
