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Uai, sô, a Ripple tá é danada de expandir lá pros lados do Oriente Médio. Na segunda-feira (26), eles firmaram um trato arretado com a Jeel, que é o braço de inovação do Riyad Bank — um dos grandões da Arábia Saudita.
Esse arranjo tem como meta mexê com umas tecnologias avançadas de registro distribuído (DLT), pra deixar os pagamentos mais ligeiros e eficientes no país.
E não é conversa fiada, não. O trem tá alinhado com o tal programa “Saudi Vision 2030”, que quer diversificar a economia do reino e diminuir a dependência do petróleo, apostando firme na digitalização.
Segundo o comunicado, o negócio não vai ficar só no papel, não. As empresas querem botar a mão na massa e criar protótipos dentro de um ambiente regulatório experimental, tipo um “sandbox”.
No começo, o foco vai ser em três pontos principais:
- rapidez nos pagamentos,
- custódia institucional de ativos digitais,
- e tokenização.
A Jeel, lá na conta oficial deles no X, frisou a importância dessa parceria pro ecossistema local, sempre de olho na parte regulatória.
Eles disseram assim: “Anunciamos na Jeel nossa parceria com a Ripple pra explorar aplicações avançadas, melhorar a velocidade e eficiência dos pagamentos, estudar casos de uso pra custódia de ativos digitais e desenvolver protótipos no ambiente regulatório experimental da Jeel, em apoio aos objetivos da #SaudiVision2030.”

O Reece Merrick, que é executivo da Ripple lá no Oriente Médio e África, ficou todo animado com o acordo fechado na Arábia Saudita. Pra ele, isso é um passo importante demais pro futuro financeiro da região.
Ele destacou que os sauditas tão se ajeitando pra virar referência mundial em transformação digital.
No X, Merrick contou que vão explorar umas áreas bem específicas de tecnologia, até coisa de guardar criptoativo.
Segundo ele: “A liderança visionária do Reino colocou a Arábia Saudita como um polo global de transformação digital. Junto com a Jeel, vamos trabalhar em soluções pra pagamentos internacionais, custódia de ativos digitais e tokenização, dentro da agenda Visão 2030. Tô empolgado em ajudar a construir o futuro da infraestrutura financeira do país”.
A turma das criptomoedas pelo mundo recebeu a notícia com gosto, já que é mais um país mostrando apoio às novidades desse universo tecnológico.

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A major funding round boosts Ripple’s growth plans as it moves deeper into digital asset infrastructure.

According to CNBC, Ripple has raised $500 million, bringing its valuation to a massive $40 billion. Ripple says the new funding will help it grow even faster as it expands beyond its early focus on payments.
Ripple is also expanding its presence in digital asset infrastructure. The company wants to play a bigger role in the future of finance.
A Fresh Wave of Investor Confidence
Ripple said major names led the round. These include Fortress Investment Group, Citadel Securities affiliates, Pantera Capital, Galaxy Digital, Brevan Howard, and Marshall Wace.

Monica Long, Ripple’s president, said the company didn’t actually need the money. Instead, investors reached out because they wanted a share of Ripple’s growing business. She welcomed them because their expertise would support the company’s long-term plans.
Ripple also called the year a “record year of growth.” The funding helps deepen its ties with partners who understand global finance.
Ripple Expands Beyond Payments
Ripple started in 2012. Back then, it utilized blockchain and the XRP token to facilitate cross-border transactions. It was faster and cheaper than the old systems. However, Ripple is not the same company it is today. It has grown far beyond payments. It has completed six acquisitions in just over two years. These deals enabled the company to expand into new areas, including crypto custody, prime brokerage, and corporate treasury tools.
Ripple also launched its own stablecoin, backed by assets and pegged to the US dollar. Stablecoins can move money worldwide at any hour. They think they will be key to the next stage of global finance. This year, they bought Rail, a stablecoin infrastructure company that focuses on enterprise users. Ripple says every acquisition has a purpose. It either strengthens payments or opens a new business line.
Ripple’s Strategy
Some crypto firms, like Circle, have gone public. Ripple says it won’t. They already have the liquidity and balance sheet to operate, grow, and buy new companies. An IPO is not part of their current plan.
Conclusion
Ripple is expanding rapidly, and the new $500 million fund is a sign that it is confident in its future. With a $40 billion valuation, it is expanding its presence in stablecoins, infrastructure, and global finance. The company states that it will remain private, continue to grow, and develop useful tools.

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