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Ripple just locked in $500M in fresh capital, catapulting its valuation to a hefty $40 billion while $XRP's MC is at $145B.
Author: Sahil Thakur
6th November 2005 – Ripple just locked in $500M in fresh capital, catapulting its valuation to a hefty $40 billion. The round was led by Fortress Investment Group and Citadel Securities, with major backing from Galaxy Digital, Pantera Capital, Brevan Howard, and Marshall Wace.
This isn’t just another crypto raise. It signals a major shift: Wall Street’s most powerful players are now betting big on Ripple’s institutional crypto push. The funding comes on the heels of a $1 billion tender offer, suggesting intense demand for Ripple equity as it expands its product suite and footprint.
Ripple’s 2025 has been nothing short of aggressive. It poured over $4 billion into strategic acquisitions, snapping up firms like prime broker Hidden Road, treasury platform GTreasury, and custody provider Palisade. These moves have helped Ripple rapidly evolve from a payments-first company to a full-stack crypto finance firm.
“Feels like the cherry on top of a mountain of good news,” said CEO Brad Garlinghouse, referencing Ripple’s legal win against the SEC and its most successful year to date.
Now, Ripple is doubling down. It’s not just about XRP anymore. The company has rolled out a stablecoin (RLUSD), built a digital asset prime broker, and launched collateralized lending and treasury services. The result? Daily transactions have tripled. Institutional collateral has doubled.
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One key driver: RLUSD, Ripple’s stablecoin. It now boasts a $1 billion market cap. Designed for institutions, it plays directly into a post-GENIUS Act landscape where regulated, trusted stablecoins are in high demand.
Ripple’s acquisition of GTreasury gave it a powerful edge. The platform already manages trillions for Fortune 500 companies. Integrating RLUSD into that infrastructure means corporations now have 24/7 access to onchain liquidity and settlement.
“In a post-GENIUS Act world, institutions are increasingly turning to trusted stablecoins like RLUSD,” Ripple said in a statement.
Ripple isn’t just raising money. It’s reshaping itself into a serious contender in institutional crypto finance. The Ripple $500M round doesn’t just validate its valuation, it reflects the growing alignment between crypto-native innovation and traditional finance capital.
This isn’t about hype. It’s about infrastructure. And Ripple is making its move while the door is wide open.
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