Rain raised $250 million in its Series C funding round and is valued at $1.95 billion

Developments in the funding round

Stablecoin infrastructure provider Rain has completed a $250 million Series C funding round led by ICONIQ, pushing the company's valuation to $1.95 billion — nearly reaching $2 billion and reflecting a significant 17-fold increase in the past 10 months.

This funding round, announced on January 9, 2026, brings Rain's total fundraising to over $338 million and comes just four months after its $58 million Series B round (August 2025) and 10 months after its $24.5 million Series A round (March 2025).

This explosive growth trajectory underscores growing investor confidence in enterprise-grade stablecoin payment infrastructure as stablecoins evolve from cryptocurrency-based speculative tools into a foundational layer for global value transfer — with total stablecoin market capitalization now exceeding $290 billion (Tether USDT around $186 billion , Circle USDC around $75 billion ).

Stablecoins are as easy to use as cash.

Rain does not issue its own stablecoin; instead, it provides enterprise-grade infrastructure that enables businesses to deploy regulatory compliance programs backed by existing stablecoins (e.g., USDC, USDT) on major blockchains such as Ethereum, Solana, Avalanche, and others. Key services include:

• Visa Prime Member Status → Issues physical/virtual cards accepted wherever Visa is present (over 150 countries).

• Convert fiat currency to stablecoin → Seamless deposit/withdrawal process.

• Secure Wallet → With reward and payment options.

• Cross-border efficiency → Nearly instant payments at low cost.

Stablecoin transactions feel exactly like traditional point-of-sale payments — the seller receives fiat currency, the user swipes a card or taps their phone via Apple/Google Pay, while the underlying transaction takes place on the blockchain.

This " invisible " experience bridges the gap between the trillions of dollars in cryptocurrency payments and everyday usability, a persistent barrier to widespread adoption.

Context is the main driving force.

The stablecoin payments sector is becoming increasingly competitive, with companies ranging from cryptocurrency giants to fintech giants and global payment networks entering the market. What sets Rain apart is its focus on comprehensive infrastructure, rather than individual solutions.

Instead of building apps for consumers, Rain is integrating into where payment transactions actually take place—in corporate finance, merchant payments, and card issuance. This infrastructure-first approach may scale more slowly, but it tends to generate more stable and higher-quality revenue.

The Series C funding round provides Rain with the capital to expand globally, strengthen partnerships, and invest in resilience amid accelerating demand for stablecoin payments.

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