Digital currency trading platform Uphold is exploring an initial public offering (IPO) while targeting a specific market segment: U.S. consumers intensely interested in XRP, the cryptocurrency of the XRP Ledger. The company’s CEO, Simon McLoughlin, has revealed that they are working with FT Partners to explore various IPO options or potential acquisition by major corporations. This comes amid a surge in crypto adoption and a growing number of companies preparing for public listings, including Gemini, which recently filed for an IPO. Uphold’s move reflects a strategic calculation to capitalize on the current positive market trends.** Industry experts believe this is a calculated move to take advantage of the momentum.