TLDRRipple has acquired treasury management firm GTreasury for $1 billion to strengthen its position in corporate finance.The acquisition is expected to give Ripple access to the multi-trillion-dollar global treasury and repo markets.GTreasury has over 40 years of experience and serves large multinational corporations with advanced treasury tools.Ripple plans to integrate GTreasury’s platform with its blockchain infrastructure to enable real-time cross-border payments.The deal allows Ripple’s clients to access tokenized cash management and on-chain repo products via Hidden Road.Ripple announced a $1 billion deal to acquire GTreasury, a leader in treasury management systems. The move targets institutional finance growth. Ripple aims to integrate blockchain technology with established corporate financial tools to facilitate real-time global payments.Acquisition Expands Ripple’s Institutional ReachRipple confirmed the acquisition of GTreasury to expand into corporate treasury and global repo markets. The company expects to close the deal soon. It remains subject to standard regulatory approvals.GTreasury has operated for over 40 years and serves major global corporations. It offers tools for risk, foreign exchange, compliance, and audits. Ripple aims to integrate these solutions with its blockchain liquidity infrastructure.“This acquisition enables finance teams to unlock capital and modernize treasury operations,” said Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse. He emphasized that corporate finance needs faster, cheaper cross-border payment solutions. Ripple’s existing infrastructure aims to fulfill that need.GTreasury to Offer New Blockchain CapabilitiesGTreasury’s platform will connect to tokenized cash and real-time repo services through Ripple’s network. Prime broker Hidden Road will support these services. GTreasury’s clients can use on-chain asset tools through this partnership.Ripple plans to let institutional clients earn yield on idle cash through connected digital asset strategies. The goal is full capital activation. This aligns with Ripple’s broader shift toward institutional offerings.GTreasury CEO Renaat Ver Eecke said, “Joining Ripple helps us accelerate our mission to activate corporate capital worldwide.” He noted the importance of compliance and feature-rich software. GTreasury continues to support global enterprise finance.GTreasury will remain focused on its core services while integrating with Ripple’s blockchain technology. The company will also expand tokenized liquidity options. This enables corporations to access both traditional and digital financial tools.Strategic Shift After Hidden Road and Rail AcquisitionsRipple previously acquired Hidden Road for $1.25 billion in April 2025. Four months later, it bought stablecoin platform Rail for $200 million. These moves form part of Ripple’s institutional expansion strategy.With GTreasury, Ripple now offers payments, asset management, and liquidity solutions under one platform. This creates a complete institutional financial stack. Ripple aims to serve both legacy and digital markets.Executives described the acquisition as essential to enabling real-time corporate finance. Ripple continues advancing blockchain use across capital markets. The company now focuses on tokenization, settlement, and lending infrastructure.The post Ripple Acquires GTreasury for $1B to Boost Corporate Payments Push appeared first on Blockonomi.