Rain

Rain has seen its relevance soar amid surging demand for stablecoins. In January 2026, the startup raised $250 million at a valuation of $1.95 billion. Founded in 2021 by Farooq Malik and Charles Naut, the New York-headquartered firm lets companies integrate crypto with traditional payment systems, including cards issued with Visa and Mastercard that allow users to pay back charges with stablecoins. Rain boasts $3 billion in annualized volume.