Popular American-based payment company, Ripple Labs or Ripple, has made it into the headlines once again with its latest key development. The company continues to demonstrate its strong presence in the broader financial sector, reaching several significant milestones.
Top 2025 Fintech Honors Go To Ripple
Fintech is flourishing, and Ripple, a technology company, is at the forefront of this renewed wave. In a recent report, it was revealed that the firm has received official recognition as one of the top fintech companies in the world.
The 2025 survey, which includes fintechs both big and small across seven different market segments, was carried out by CBNC and Statista. Ripple’s appearance among the 2025 top fintech companies marks a major milestone in its evolution from a blockchain-based payment network to a global financial technology leader.
Furthermore, this distinguished award emphasizes the firm’s ongoing innovation in enterprise blockchain adoption, cross-border payments, and its expanding impact on the direction of digital finance. The payment company has taken to the social media platform X to celebrate this notable achievement and landmark.
According to the report, this milestone marks the third consecutive year for the firm as one of the world’s top fintech companies. “We’re honored to be named one of CBNC’s World’s Top Fintech Companies for the third year in a row,” the company stated.
Thus far, the company has expressed its appreciation for this recognition. Ripple stated that this milestone demonstrates our continued dedication to creating the Internet of Value and revolutionizing global financial transactions.
A Shift Into The Banking Sector
It is worth noting that this significant milestone comes as the firm takes a step forward into the banking landscape. “True to our long-standing compliance roots, Ripple is applying for a national bank charter from the OCC,” Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse stated.
According to the CEO, if authorized, the payment company would have federal and state oversight (through NYDFS), which would set a new and distinct standard for confidence in the stablecoin market. His statement follows the team application for a national bank license, joining the swarm of cryptocurrency businesses attempting to bridge the gap into traditional finance.
In addition, the firm has applied for a Fed Master account through Standard Custody, while banks are leaning in, and Congress is moving toward clear rules and regulations. Garlinghouse highlighted that this access would give the team the ability to hold RLUSD reserves with the Federal Reserve (Fed) directly, and add another degree of protection to RLUSD’s future proof of trust.
The CEO concluded by saying that building reliable, secure, and tried-and-true infrastructure has always been a priority for the company. “In a $250B+ market, RLUSD stands out for putting regulation first, setting the standard that institutions expect,” he added.
