Gemini Secures $250 Million Ripple Credit Extension at 7% Rate with RLUSD Covenants
Gemini’s amended credit facility with Ripple raised the commitment to $250 million through July 1, 2026, lifting the interest rate to 7.0% and adding RLUSD-linked collateral and operating covenants. As of December 31, 2025, Gemini had $154.1 million outstanding under the facility and pledged $188.8 million in credit card receivables.
1. Facility Amendment Details
In December 2025, Gemini and Ripple amended their credit agreement to raise the maximum commitment to $250 million through July 1, 2026. The revised terms increased the interest rate to 7.0% and introduced new collateral and operating covenants tied to Gemini’s holdings and activity levels of Ripple USD (RLUSD).
2. Outstanding Borrowings and Capacity
As of December 31, 2025, Gemini had $154.1 million outstanding under the Ripple facility and maintained $95.9 million in unused borrowing capacity. The exchange pledged approximately $188.8 million in credit card receivables as collateral for the credit line.
3. Covenant Triggers and Default Risks
The amended agreement stipulates that failure to reduce outstanding borrowings to $150 million or less by July 2, 2026, will trigger a 10.0% interest rate step-up. Additionally, Gemini must pledge company-owned RLUSD as collateral by January 31, 2026, with failure resulting in an immediate default event.
4. Initial Facility and Upgrade Path
Gemini originally entered into a $75 million credit facility with Ripple in July 2025, with the ability to increase that commitment to $150 million upon meeting performance metrics. The December amendment provides a temporary boost to $250 million, reflecting the company’s increased liquidity needs.