Ripple Eyes Major Acquisition of USDC Stablecoin Issuer

Ripple is on the cusp of making a major move in the digital assets space with a reported acquisition of Circle, the company behind the $61 billion stablecoin USDC.

The deal has been months in the making, dating back to 2025 when Ripple first expressed interest in acquiring Circle. At the time, the offer was reportedly between $4 and $5 billion, which was rejected by Circle as too low. However, subsequent reports suggest that figures as high as $20 billion have been discussed.

If confirmed, this deal would mark a significant shift for Ripple's XRP token, positioning it to move value across borders faster than legacy systems like SWIFT. The acquisition would also give Ripple direct access to Circle's infrastructure, used by major financial institutions, payment platforms, and DeFi protocols globally.