what's rail financial?
Rail is a stablecoin-powered payments platform specializing in B2B global transactions, providing infrastructure for efficient cross-border payments using stablecoins. It offers features like virtual accounts, automated settlement, and seamless integration for financial institutions to handle stablecoin flows. The platform processes approximately 10% of global stablecoin payment volume, positioning it as a key player in the stablecoin ecosystem. Founded as a Canadian startup, Rail focuses on enterprise-grade solutions to bridge traditional finance with blockchain-based payments. Ripple's $200 million acquisition of Rail, announced in August 2025, aims to enhance Ripple's stablecoin offerings, including RLUSD, by integrating Rail's robust payment rails.
Rail financial's acquisition deal officially closed on December 11, 2025.
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x.com/railfinancialReceives investment from Weekend Fund, mentioned alongside other B2B/prosumer portfolio companies as a stablecoin-focused investment.
Acquisition deal officially closes.
Ripple acquires stablecoin infrastructure provider Rail Financial.
Ripple acquires project for $200M, processes 10% of global stablecoin volume.