Ripple Finalizes Acquisition of Stablecoin Startup Rail

Published at 2025-12-12 07:30:15

Ripple has completed its acquisition of Rail, a startup focused on programmable stablecoin issuance and custody. The deal, confirmed Friday, gives Ripple access to Rail’s tech stack and issuer relationships, signaling a push to bring native stablecoin capabilities closer to RippleNet and its enterprise payments products.

For Ripple and XRP holders, the acquisition could strengthen on‑ramp liquidity and reduce frictions between fiat and crypto rails by enabling tighter integration of tokenized dollars and settlement tools. The move also highlights how payments-focused crypto firms are building layered infrastructure to compete on speed and cost; key next steps to watch are integration timelines, issuer onboarding, and any regulatory responses that could shape product rollouts and market impact.

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TRM Labs says Venezuela’s crypto ecosystem grew directly from prolonged economic collapse and international sanctions, and predicts stablecoin use will expand for remittances, payments and savings. The shift highlights both practical demand and rising compliance challenges.

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XRP–Solana Bridge in Development Could Unlock $122B Liquidity

A Solana Foundation representative says a dedicated bridge between the XRP Ledger and Solana is in development, potentially enabling roughly $122 billion in XRP liquidity to move to Solana. The move could deepen liquidity on SOL and expand XRP's DeFi reach, though no launch date has been announced.

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ADNOC Accepts AE Coin Stablecoin Payments at 980 Fuel Stations

ADNOC now accepts AE Coin stablecoin payments at 980 fuel stations across the UAE, Saudi Arabia and Egypt, enabling crypto payments for fuel and in-store purchases. The deployment is among the largest stablecoin rollouts in the energy sector.

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Published at 2025-12-13 14:30:13

Nexo Acquires Buenbit, Taps Buenos Aires as LatAm Launchpad

Nexo has acquired Argentine crypto platform Buenbit and will integrate its full product suite for Buenbit users while preserving the Buenbit brand. The move is intended to establish Buenos Aires as Nexo’s regional hub for broader Latin American expansion.

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Published at 2025-12-12 23:45:10

Ripple CEO Calls OCC Approval "Huge News" and Blasts Banking Lobby

Ripple received conditional OCC approval to form Ripple National Trust Bank, a move CEO Brad Garlinghouse called “huge news.” He also criticized the banking lobby for resisting crypto-specific charters.