Another day, another seismic shake-up in crypto — and this time, it’s not coming from the charts, but from the boardroom.
Ripple and Coinbase are now battling over a game-changing prize: Circle, the company behind stablecoin giant USDC. The price tag? Up to $11 billion — and the implications? Massive.
If Ripple pulls off this acquisition, it would gain dominance over one of the largest dollar-backed stablecoins in the world, instantly becoming a major force across multiple blockchains.
But not everyone’s cheering.
MetaLeX Labs’ Gabriel Shapiro didn’t mince words, warning that the deal would be “disastrous and anticompetitive.” He claims it would give Ripple too much control and reignite regulatory alarms. Citing Ripple’s past efforts to undermine competitors, he added:
> “Making Ripple the largest asset issuer on every blockchain would obviously be disastrous… If a definitive agreement is signed, we’ll be at the FTC’s doorstep.”
Inside the Bidding War:
Ripple’s original offer was reportedly $4–5B — rejected.
New bid: potentially $11B, partly funded by Ripple’s $40B+ in XRP reserves.
Coinbase is sitting on $8.5B in cash — but hasn’t made a firm offer yet.
Regulators are expected to scrutinize Ripple harder due to past conflicts.
What Happens to Circle?
Analysts say Circle might favor Coinbase for smoother U.S. regulatory alignment — but a wildcard like SBI Holdings (a longtime XRP backer) could enter last-minute.
Why This Matters for You:
A Ripple-Circle merger could drastically shift stablecoin power, ripple through DeFi liquidity, and even impact what tokens dominate cross-chain platforms.
Binince Watchlist:
Monitor USDC volumes and liquidity trends.
Expect volatility in XRP, USDC pairs and stablecoin alternatives.
Regulatory news will be a key price mover in the coming weeks.
Stay sharp. This could be a pivotal moment for the future of stablecoins — and crypto as a whole.
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