Ripple announced that it has been included in CNBC and Statista's "Top Global Fintech Companies" list for the fourth consecutive year. This inclusion corresponds to the 2026 list and covers digital asset-related categories. Ripple attributes this result to its long-term execution, institutional partnerships, and continued progress in its enterprise-grade blockchain business.

Covering payment, custody and stablecoin businesses

Based on the information disclosed in the article, Ripple's institutional business in recent years has focused on cross-border payments, asset tokenization, digital asset custody, and the RLUSD stablecoin. CNBC and Statista's explanation of the digital asset category is that the selected companies are primarily infrastructure companies driving the implementation of blockchain technology, rather than cryptocurrencies themselves or individual protocols.

This means that the selection process places more emphasis on a company's service capabilities in real-world financial scenarios, such as value transfer, custody, clearing, and blockchain tools for institutions, rather than token performance in a single market cycle.

Institutional adoption is still underway

The report notes that despite the numerous fluctuations in digital asset market sentiment over the years, demand for tokenization, custody, payments, and enterprise blockchain services has remained resilient. As more institutions enter these markets, the role of blockchain is shifting from the experimental stage to larger-scale enterprise deployments.

Ripple has been continuously expanding its institutional reach in recent years. The article mentions that company executives recently cited examples such as partnerships with Mastercard, JPMorgan Chase, OKX, and Ondo Finance to support value transfer needs within modern financial networks.

Listed alongside similar companies

In this 2026 list, Ripple is included alongside Gemini, Circle, and Coinbase. For Ripple, being listed for four consecutive years signals that the company has maintained consistency in regulatory progress, partnership expansion, and product rollout.

The article also mentions that Ripple President Monica Long was previously selected for the list of most influential leaders at Stablecon 2026, partly for driving the launch of RLUSD and the company's stablecoin strategy.

Additional information:The original article is mainly based on Ripple's statements on social media platforms and ranking information, without disclosing more specific business data or new financial indicators.