According to CNBC, Ripple has raised $500 million, bringing its valuation to a whopping $40 billion. Ripple says the new funding will allow it to expand beyond its initial focus on payments and grow even more rapidly.
Ripple is also expanding its presence in digital asset infrastructure. The company wants to play a bigger role in the future of finance.
A new wave of investor confidence
Ripple said the round was led by a major company. These include Fortress Investment Group, affiliates of Citadel Securities, Pantera Capital, Galaxy Digital, Brevan Howard, and Marshall Wace.
According to CNBC, digital asset infrastructure company Ripple announced the completion of a $500 million funding round, raising its valuation to $40 billion. The round was led by funds managed by Fortress Investment Group, Citadel Securities, Pantera Capital, Galaxy Digital and others. pic.twitter.com/LCyV4rvJKF
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Ripple President Monica Long said the company didn’t actually need the money. Instead, investors reached out for a share of Ripple’s growing business. She welcomed them as their expertise will support the company’s long-term plans.
Ripple also called this year a “year of record growth.” This funding allows us to deepen our ties with partners who understand global finance.
Ripple expands beyond payments
Ripple started in 2012. At the time, Ripple was leveraging blockchain and the XRP token to facilitate cross-border transactions. It’s now faster and cheaper than the old system. But Ripple is not the same company it is today. It has grown far beyond payments. The company has completed six acquisitions in just over two years. These deals have allowed the company to expand into new areas such as crypto custody, prime brokerage, and corporate treasury tools.
🚨Breaking news: Ripple secures $500 million from Fortress & Citadel, valuation reaches $40 billion #swell2025.
→ Over $95 billion in payments
→ More than $1 billion $RLUSD Market capitalization
→ 6 acquisitions in 2 years
→ 25% share buyback
→ 75 Global License 🌍The Internet of Value is becoming a reality. 🚀 pic.twitter.com/cLBm4gYMYA
— John Squire (@TheCryptoSquire) November 5, 2025
Ripple has also launched its own stablecoin that is asset-backed and pegged to the US dollar. Stablecoins allow you to move money around the world at any time. They see themselves as the key to the next phase of global finance. This year, they acquired Rail, a stablecoin infrastructure company focused on enterprise users. Ripple says every acquisition has a purpose. It’s either enhancing payments or opening up new lines of business.
Ripple’s strategy
Some cryptocurrency companies, like Circle, have gone public. Ripple says that’s not the case. They already have the liquidity and balance sheets to run, grow, and acquire new companies. An IPO is not included in current plans.
Swell 2025: Led by Fortress Investment Group and Citadel Securities, we completed a $500 million strategic investment at a $40 billion valuation.
→ Total Ripple Payments payments total over $95 billion
→ More than $1 billion $RLUSD Stablecoin market capitalization
→ 6 Strategic…— Ripple (@Ripple) November 5, 2025
conclusion
Ripple is rapidly expanding, and the creation of a new $500 million fund shows that Ripple is confident in its future. It is valued at $40 billion and is expanding its presence in stablecoins, infrastructure, and global finance. The company says it will remain private and continue to grow and develop useful tools.
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