CNBC just released its updated list of the 50 most disruptive companies for 2026, and Ripple is the only blockchain firm to make the cut. The company behind XRP (XRP-USD) now holds the 16th position, with the report labeling its work as the future of “new money.”
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To reach 16th place, Ripple moved ahead of many famous brands, such as the digital bank Revolut, the AI search engine Perplexity, and the fitness technology company WHOOP.
AI Companies Dominate the Rankings
The 2026 list shows how quickly the artificial intelligence sector is growing. Anthropic took the top spot, followed by OpenAI in second place and Databricks in third.
Furthermore, the AI influence was massive across the list, as 43 of the 50 companies now rely on AI to power their business models. Total funding for the 50 disruptors hit $337 billion in 2026, a huge jump from $127 billion in 2025. The total value of these companies also climbed to $2.4 trillion, which is about three times the total value from the year before.
Santiment Intelligence Tracks Viral Interest in Ripple
After CNBC shared the updated rankings, the data firm Santiment Intelligence explained why XRP is currently a hot topic on social media. The firm found that people on Reddit (RDDT) are talking about how Ripple handles global money transfers. Investors are watching the company’s recent activities, such as its new stablecoin tests, corporate acquisitions, and fundraising efforts.
While these projects generate excitement, some investors continue to debate how the total XRP supply and company-led token sales might affect the long-term price.
At the time of writing, XRP’s price is sitting at $1.37.
