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Ripple announces one of largest deals in crypto history

In its official press release from April 8, Ripple, a San Francisco-based fintech giant, announced that it is acquiring prime brokerage Hidden Road for $1.25 billion. This makes Ripple the first crypto company to own and operate a global, multi-asset prime broker. Hidden Road serves hundreds of institutional clients, including hedge funds and quant traders, and Ripple has been its long-time customer. The acquisition is expected to enhance Ripple’s stablecoin business, with its RLUSD being used as collateral across Hidden…