Ripple’s Acquisition Strategy: Is it Inspired by SoftBank’s playbook?

Ripple has embarked on an aggressive acquisition strategy, mirroring the approach of Japanese investment firm SoftBank. This strategic move aims to create a robust ecosystem for its XRP token and stablecoin, Ripple USD (RLUSD). The recent acquisition of Hidden Road, a prime brokerage firm, is a testament to this approach. 2 Billion-dollar acquisitions have made Ripple the leading provider in financial services utilizing XRP technology.