Ripple to acquire stablecoin payments platform Rail for $200M
Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst
Updated: Aug 07 2025
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Source: SeekingAlpha
Ripple's Acquisition of Rail: Ripple has announced its acquisition of Rail, a stablecoin-powered payments platform, for $200 million, enhancing its payment capabilities and enabling comprehensive stablecoin payment tools without requiring customers to hold crypto on their balance sheets.
Future of Stablecoins in Finance: The deal is positioned to capitalize on the increasing demand for stablecoin transactions, with Ripple's President emphasizing the importance of stablecoins in modern finance and the company's commitment to innovation in global payments.
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Emily J. Thompson
Emily J. Thompson, a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) with 12 years in investment research, graduated with honors from the Wharton School. Specializing in industrial and technology stocks, she provides in-depth analysis for Intellectia’s earnings and market brief reports.
