Charles Hoskinson, founder of Cardano, suggests that Ripple Labs’ potential acquisition of Circle could significantly reshape the crypto landscape. Hoskinson believes this deal could introduce greater openness and fairness to the industry, particularly for smaller crypto projects struggling under the control of established giants. He specifically points to Coinbase, Circle, and a16z as exerting undue influence across various aspects of the market. 20 billion dollar offer is reportedly on the table but no official information has been released about the deal’s progress. While Hoskinson supports Ripple in this acquisition, he believes it would make for more equitable leadership within the stablecoin sector.