Ripple Ranks 16th on CNBC Disruptor 50 New Money List in 2026

The blockchain payments company Ripple has been ranked 16th on CNBC's 2026 Disruptor 50 list, an annual ranking of venture-backed companies reshaping major industries. The company was categorized under "New Money," a recognition of its work integrating blockchain technology with traditional financial infrastructure for cross-border payments.

The ranking, published on May 19, evaluates companies based on scalability, revenue growth, and market opportunity. Ripple's placement reflects its focus on modernizing global payments through enterprise blockchain solutions, notably its On-Demand Liquidity product which uses the XRP token as a bridge currency to settle international transactions. The company has expanded its services across more than 60 markets, combining messaging, liquidity sourcing, compliance, and settlement infrastructure.

This marks a steady climb for Ripple, which was ranked 38th on the same list in 2021. On its way to the 16th spot, it surpassed other notable firms including Revolut, Canva, and Perplexity. Ripple was the only company from the cryptocurrency or blockchain niche to make the 2026 list, with prediction-market platform Polymarket ranking 48th.