Ripple Labs announced on October 16, 2025, the acquisition of cloud-based treasury management platform GTreasury for $1 billion. The deal aims to integrate Ripple's cryptocurrency solutions, including XRP, into mainstream corporate finance workflows.
The acquisition marks a strategic expansion for Ripple into corporate treasury services, providing direct access to chief financial officers and treasurers managing billions in corporate cash. GTreasury, used by numerous corporations for treasury management, will enable Ripple to bridge traditional finance with tokenized deposits and stablecoins. Ripple described the move as 'a bridge to finance chiefs experimenting with tokenized deposits and stablecoins,' highlighting its goal to embed crypto tools like XRP for cross-border liquidity into everyday corporate operations.
This development comes amid Ripple's broader efforts to bolster XRP's utility. The company already operates RippleNet, connecting over 300 financial institutions, with about 40% utilizing XRP via On-Demand Liquidity (ODL) for transactions. Additionally, Ripple launched the USD-backed stablecoin RLUSD on the XRP Ledger in late 2024, which relies on XRP for fees and reserves, potentially increasing demand as stablecoin usage grows.
The news has fueled optimism in the XRP market. Crypto educators have outlined aggressive price scenarios, projecting XRP could reach up to $1,000 in a new era of adoption driven by such integrations. However, these forecasts remain speculative, tied to successful execution of Ripple's vision. The acquisition follows the resolution of Ripple's SEC lawsuit in August 2025, with a $125 million fine, affirming XRP's non-security status on public exchanges and clearing paths for institutional products.
By acquiring GTreasury, Ripple positions XRP for fundamental growth beyond speculation, potentially stabilizing supply dynamics through increased real-world use in payments and treasury management.