Ripple has announced a major $500 million strategic investment that now values the company at $40 billion, marking one of its strongest milestones yet. According to the company, the funding round was led by affiliates of Fortress Investment Group, Citadel Securities, Pantera Capital, Galaxy Digital, Brevan Howard, and Marshall Wace.
The move follows Ripple’s recent $1 billion tender offer at the same valuation, reflecting strong investor confidence in its expanding global vision.
Besides boosting its capital strength, Ripple continues to prioritize shareholder and employee value. Over the past few years, the company has repurchased more than 25% of its outstanding shares, ensuring liquidity for early investors. Its latest tender offer attracted strong interest from institutions eager to join its cap table, prompting Ripple to accept new equity that strengthens partnerships with global financial leaders.
Ripple Expands Market Presence with Acquisitions and Product Growth
In the last two years, Ripple has completed six acquisitions, including two deals worth over $1 billion. These moves have extended its influence across payments, custody, and stablecoin infrastructure while opening new markets in prime brokerage and treasury management.
Earlier this year, Ripple acquired stablecoin platform Rail, enhancing Ripple Payments with faster, more efficient cross-border capabilities using XRP and Ripple USD (RLUSD).
The company now holds 75 regulatory licenses, enabling it to move money directly for clients without intermediaries. Ripple Payments volumes have surpassed $95 billion, reflecting strong institutional demand and real-world adoption.
Following the GENIUS Act, institutions increasingly rely on stablecoins like RLUSD for treasury payments and collateral. Ripple’s acquisition of GTreasury supports this transition, giving Fortune 500 clients access to round-the-clock digital asset operations.
Ripple Prime and RLUSD Drive Institutional Growth
Ripple recently rebranded Hidden Road as Ripple Prime, which now facilitates collateralized lending for XRP. Since the acquisition, client collateral has doubled, average daily transactions have risen above 60 million, and RLUSD’s market cap has exceeded $1 billion in under a year.
Ripple’s new investment round and strategic acquisitions reinforce its commitment to shaping the future of digital finance while deepening its partnerships with the world’s top financial institutions.