Another infinity stone in #xrp Ripples gauntlet.

Ripple has agreed to acquire prime brokerage firm Hidden Road for $1.25 billion, marking its largest acquisition to date and one of the biggest deals in the digital asset space. Hidden Road, founded in 2018, provides clearing, financing, and brokerage services across various markets and serves over 300 institutional clients. The deal will enable Hidden Road to use Ripple's RLUSD stablecoin as collateral for its products. The acquisition is subject to regulatory approval and is expected to close by Q3 2025.