According to CNBC, Ripple has raised $500 million, bringing its valuation to a massive $40 billion. Ripple says the new funding will help it grow even faster as it expands beyond its early focus on payments.
Ripple is also expanding its presence in digital asset infrastructure. The company wants to play a bigger role in the future of finance.
A Fresh Wave of Investor Confidence
Ripple said major names led the round. These include Fortress Investment Group, Citadel Securities affiliates, Pantera Capital, Galaxy Digital, Brevan Howard, and Marshall Wace.
According to CNBC, digital asset infrastructure company Ripple has 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,… pic.twitter.com/LCyV4rvJKF
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Monica Long, Ripple’s president, said the company didn’t actually need the money. Instead, investors reached out because they wanted a share of Ripple’s growing business. She welcomed them because their expertise would support the company’s long-term plans.
Ripple also called the year a “record year of growth.” The funding helps deepen its ties with partners who understand global finance.
Ripple Expands Beyond Payments
Ripple started in 2012. Back then, it utilized blockchain and the XRP token to facilitate cross-border transactions. It was faster and cheaper than the old systems. However, Ripple is not the same company it is today. It has grown far beyond payments. It has completed six acquisitions in just over two years. These deals enabled the company to expand into new areas, including crypto custody, prime brokerage, and corporate treasury tools.
🚨BREAKING: Ripple secures $500M from Fortress & Citadel, hitting a $40B valuation at #Swell2025.
→ $95B+ in payments volume
→ $1B+ $RLUSD market cap
→ 6 acquisitions in 2 years
→ 25% shares repurchased
→ 75 global licenses 🌍The Internet of Value is becoming reality. 🚀 pic.twitter.com/cLBm4gYMYA
— John Squire (@TheCryptoSquire) November 5, 2025
Ripple also launched its own stablecoin, backed by assets and pegged to the US dollar. Stablecoins can move money worldwide at any hour. They think they will be key to the next stage of global finance. This year, they bought Rail, a stablecoin infrastructure company that focuses on enterprise users. Ripple says every acquisition has a purpose. It either strengthens payments or opens a new business line.
Ripple’s Strategy
Some crypto firms, like Circle, have gone public. Ripple says it won’t. They already have the liquidity and balance sheet to operate, grow, and buy new companies. An IPO is not part of their current plan.
Swell 2025: We have closed a $500 million strategic investment at a $40 billion valuation, led by Fortress Investment Group and Citadel Securities: https://t.co/orsBjdkWbE
→ $95B+ in total Ripple Payments payment volume
→ $1B+ $RLUSD stablecoin market cap
→ 6 strategic…— Ripple (@Ripple) November 5, 2025
Conclusion
Ripple is expanding rapidly, and the new $500 million fund is a sign that it is confident in its future. With a $40 billion valuation, it is expanding its presence in stablecoins, infrastructure, and global finance. The company states that it will remain private, continue to grow, and develop useful tools.
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