Ripple has spent $3 billion on acquisitions including Metaco, Hidden Road, and GTreasury, as part of a broader effort to strengthen its global fintech and digital asset infrastructure.
Ripple Chief Executive Officer Brad Garlinghouse revealed that the company has spent $3 billion on acquisitions since 2023. The purchases include Metaco for $250 million, Hidden Road for $1.25 billion, and GTreasury for $1 billion. The move reflects Ripple’s strategic expansion into complementary financial technology services and infrastructure that bolster its blockchain-based cross-border settlement business. Garlinghouse emphasized that consolidation enables Ripple to integrate custody, liquidity, and treasury management capabilities to serve institutional clients more effectively amid growing demand for blockchain-enabled finance solutions.