Ripple’s Silence Fuels Speculation Over Potential Circle Acquisition

Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse has sparked debate over the company’s potential acquisition of Circle, which owns the second-largest stablecoin after USDT, USDC. While refusing to confirm or deny a deal, Garlinghouse stated he couldn’t pre-announce any acquisition. This enigmatic response left the crypto community speculating, with some suggesting a possible offer below the reported $20 billion figure.