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Ripple has announced plans to acquire Toronto-based payment infrastructure company Rail in a $200 million deal aimed at strengthening its footprint in the stablecoin sector.
The acquisition is expected to close in the fourth quarter of 2025, subject to regulatory approval. Rail is known for its cross-border payment capabilities using tokenized dollars and is backed by investors including Galaxy Ventures and Accomplice.
The move signals Ripple’s intention to scale its stablecoin initiative, RLUSD, at a time when regulatory clarity around stablecoins is increasing in the United States and globally.
With the recent enactment of the GENIUS Act and updated guidance from the Securities and Exchange
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