Deal Value: $1.25 Billion
Target: Hidden Road — a global credit network for institutional investors
Objective: Ripple is aiming to bridge traditional finance and crypto by integrating Hidden Road’s infrastructure.
This acquisition is being viewed as Ripple's move to expand its reach in the institutional finance sector, beyond just cross-border payments.
Legal & Regulatory Landscape
It continues to advocate for clear crypto regulations in the U.S. and has been expanding into regions with more crypto-friendly environments like Europe and Asia.
While Ripple’s long-standing legal battle with the U.S. SEC has mostly settled, the company is still navigating compliance globally.
Ecosystem Growth
On-Demand Liquidity (ODL) using XRP continues to see increased usage for remittances and B2B payments.
RippleNet adoption is growing among banks and fintechs in Southeast Asia and Latin America.
XRP pushing toward $2.50–$3.00 in the coming months if market momentum continues and regulatory clarity improves.
