Ripple has launched a share buyback program that values the company near $50 billion, according to Bloomberg. The blockchain payments company plans to repurchase up to $750 million in shares from investors and employees through April. The tender offer comes months after a $500 million funding round and follows new partnerships and acquisitions across its payments and digital asset infrastructure business.
Ripple Buyback Lifts Valuation Toward $50B
According to the Bloomberg report, Ripple’s buyback will purchase shares from early investors and employees through a tender offer expected to run until April. The company aims to repurchase up to $750 million in private shares. The program implies a valuation close to $50 billion.
The buyback follows Ripple’s November fundraising round that raised $500 million at a $40 billion valuation. Investors included funds linked to Fortress Investment Group and Citadel Securities. Additional participants included Pantera Capital, Galaxy Digital, Brevan Howard, and Marshall Wace.
That new valuation represents roughly a 25% increase since the November funding round. The increase comes despite a broader crypto downturn during the same period. Notably, both Bitcoin and XRP fell between 30% and 40%.
Share Repurchase Provides Liquidity
The buyback allows Ripple to purchase shares directly from longtime stakeholders. As a result, some early investors and employees can sell holdings accumulated during earlier funding rounds. However, the company does not issue new shares through this process.
By repurchasing existing equity, Ripple reduces the number of outside shareholders. The company therefore keeps tighter control over its private ownership structure. At the same time, investors receive liquidity without requiring a public listing.
Recent corporate moves extend beyond acquisitions and share repurchases. Ripple joined Mastercard’s crypto partner program earlier today. The initiative connects blockchain platforms with Mastercard’s global payments infrastructure.
Ripple previously attempted a large share repurchase during late 2025. That earlier effort targeted about $1 billion in stock at a $40 billion valuation. Participation remained limited, which prompted the company to structure the latest offer differently.
Expansion Through Acquisitions and Payments
The buyback comes as Ripple continues expanding its digital asset infrastructure and payment services. The firm recently purchased prime brokerage platform Hidden Road for $1.25 billion. That acquisition broadened its services in trading and institutional market access.
The company also plans to expand regulatory operations overseas. Ripple intends to acquire BC Payments Australia Pty Ltd to secure an Australian Financial Services License. However, the deal still requires completion of the standard regulatory approval process.
Earlier, Ripple also acquired treasury management platform GTreasury in a deal valued near $1 billion. These transactions added new financial services capabilities around corporate liquidity and digital asset operations. As a result, the company expanded its institutional infrastructure footprint.
Ripple also issues the dollar-pegged stablecoin RLUSD through its custody division. The token currently has a supply valued near $1.5 billion. Meanwhile, Ripple continues developing services tied to the XRP Ledger blockchain network.
Ripple’s payments ecosystem has processed more than $100 billion in transactions. The network focuses on cross-border payments and settlement between banks and financial firms. Transfers settle within seconds on the distributed ledger.
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