Ripple is set to acquire the stablecoin infrastructure firm Rail in a $200 million deal, according to RT. This move signals Ripple’s growing focus on stablecoins as it works to expand its role in digital finance beyond cross-border payments.
According to the announcement made, acquiring Rail strengthens Ripple’s leadership in crypto infrastructure and stablecoin payments by adding Rail’s robust back-office and virtual account capabilities to our global payments network.
Rail builds technology that allows institutions to issue and manage stablecoins in a way that aligns with regulatory expectations. The company has developed tools for compliance, custody, and on-chain liquidity, key features that make it easier for banks and enterprises to enter the stablecoin space confidently.
Earlier this year, Ripple announced plans to launch its own USD-backed stablecoin later this year. Acquiring Rail gives Ripple a ready-made framework and team to speed up development and offer a product that can compete with USDC and USDT. It also strengthens Ripple’s pitch to institutions that want a stable, transparent, and compliant digital currency infrastructure.
This deal comes when the stablecoin sector gets more attention from regulators and institutional players. With Rail’s platform, Ripple is not just entering the market, it’s positioning itself to help shape how enterprise-grade stablecoins are built and used.
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