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From Circle’s perspective, Ripple’s $5 billion proposal was significant. A capital boost of that size could have fueled global expansion, research and development, and deeper partnerships—especially in markets where digital finance is still evolving.

The two companies also had potential synergy. Ripple brings regulatory expertise and a solid blockchain framework, while Circle has experience operating a stablecoin at scale. Together, they could have introduced innovative digital finance products, like advanced cross-border payments and new DeFi-TradFi solutions.