CoinDesk Podcast Network Ripple Hits $50B Valuation After Massive $750M Buyback | CoinDesk Daily
Mar 12, 2026
A $750M share buyback rockets Ripple to a $50B valuation and sparks talk of aggressive acquisitions. BlackRock launches a staked Ether product blending spot ETH with staking rewards. Regulators take a step toward coordination with a new SEC-CFTC memorandum of understanding.
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Ripple Buyback Signals Big Valuation Jump
- Ripple's $750 million tender offer pushes its valuation to about $50 billion, a 25% rise from months earlier.
- The buyback follows rapid expansion beyond the XRP ledger, including $1.25B and $1B acquisitions that signal aggressive growth.
Ripple Expands Into Institutional Services
- Ripple's acquisitions show it's moving beyond payments into institutional services with buys like Prime Broker Hidden Road for $1.25 billion.
- The firm also bought corporate treasury business G-Treasury for $1 billion, underscoring a strategic expansion.
Buyback Reflects Internal Confidence Amid Market Pullback
- The $50 billion valuation reflects strong internal confidence despite broader crypto market pullbacks.
- Ripple's buyback and acquisitions are presented as signs management expects continued growth and resilience.