A recent report indicates that Ripple has made an acquisition offer between $4 billion and $5 billion for Circle, the issuer of the USDC stablecoin. This development was highlighted in a post by @DeItaone on X (formerly Twitter).
*RIPPLE IS SAID TO HAVE OFFERED $4B TO $5B FOR CIRCLE
— *Walter Bloomberg (@DeItaone) April 30, 2025
If confirmed, this move would represent a significant consolidation in the stablecoin market, potentially positioning Ripple to directly challenge Tether’s dominance. Circle has been preparing for an IPO, targeting a valuation within the same range of $4 billion to $5 billion .
This potential acquisition aligns with Ripple’s recent strategic initiatives, including its $1.25 billion acquisition of prime broker Hidden Road . The integration of Circle’s USDC could further enhance Ripple’s offerings in the digital asset space.
As of now, there has been no official confirmation from either Ripple or Circle regarding this reported offer. Stakeholders are advised to monitor official channels for updates on this developing story.
