Ripple has joined the ranks of the world’s most valuable private companies, securing the 23rd spot in a new global ranking for 2025. The San Francisco-based crypto solutions company and cross-border payments provider was valued at approximately $15 billion as of July 2025, according to the latest report.
Ripple secures 23rd spot globally
The report, released in July 2025 by Visual Capitalist, places Ripple alongside other high-profile firms such as SpaceX ($350B), OpenAI ($300B), Stripe ($70B), Anthropic ($62B), and OpenSea ($13B).
Of the 50 companies on the list, 33 are U.S.-based, 10 are China-based, with others hailing from the UK, Singapore, Sweden, and Germany.
Ripple’s achievement follows closely after CEO Brad Garlinghouse confirmed the conclusion of the long-running Ripple vs. SEC lawsuit, a legal battle that had loomed over the company’s growth for years. The development also comes months after Ripple acquired the prime brokerage firm Hidden Road in a $1.25 billion deal.
Growing prospects for RLUSD and XRP
Ripple’s rising profile could boost adoption of its payment solutions and digital assets, including the RLUSD stablecoin and XRP. Already, the recently introduced GENIUS Act has opened doors for Ripple to provide cross-border payment services to U.S. firms using these assets.
Launched in 2024, RLUSD is said to be processinv an estimated $10 billion in daily volume and is available on top exchanges like Gemini. Ripple also appointed BNY Mellon, the oldest bank in the U.S., as the primary custodian for RLUSD reserves.
In Japan, financial giant SBI Holdings recently highlighted new developments tied to Ripple and RLUSD in an investor presentation, further fueling optimism about the stablecoin’s role in expanding XRP’s utility.
With legal uncertainties behind it and global recognition on the rise, Ripple appears well-positioned to scale its services and strengthen its role in the digital payments industry.
