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Global cryptocurrency firm Ripple Labs has launched a $750 million share buyback after being valued at a substantial $50 billion, reinforcing its strong market position backed by solid financial resources.
According to investment-focused media outlet FXStreet on March 12 (local time), Bloomberg reported on Wednesday that Ripple has initiated a new share repurchase program to buy back up to $750 million worth of shares from employees and early investors. In this round, the San Francisco-based company was valued at approximately $50 billion, a significant increase from past valuations, and the program is expected to run through April.
This move comes amid ongoing volatility in the digital asset market and heightened regulatory scrutiny of the cryptocurrency sector. Nevertheless, Ripple was able to allocate substantial capital entirely to the buyback thanks to its strong financial position, supported by holdings of XRP and other assets. Through this initiative, the company can consolidate equity while providing sufficient liquidity to employees and early investors without pursuing an aggressive initial public offering.
This is not the first time Ripple has carried out a share buyback to provide liquidity to shareholders. In January 2024, the company completed a $285 million repurchase as part of a broader $500 million capital program, at which time it was valued at $11.3 billion. Then-CEO Brad Garlinghouse stated that the company held over $1 billion in cash reserves and approximately $25 billion in cryptocurrency assets, primarily composed of XRP.
Subsequently, in September 2025, Ripple attempted a more aggressive tender offer to repurchase about $1 billion worth of shares at a $40 billion valuation. However, participation was the lowest compared to previous rounds, as shareholders were reluctant to sell their stakes in anticipation of a higher future valuation.
In November, the company successfully raised an additional $500 million in fresh funding at the same $40 billion valuation. The investment round saw participation from major institutional investors, including Citadel Securities, Fortress Investment Group, Pantera Capital, Galaxy Digital, Brevan Howard, and Marshall Wace, underscoring the company’s long-term potential.
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