Why Ripple’s $5 Billion Offer To Circle Was More Than A Power Play

Ripple made an offer for Circle? You heard that right. The stablecoin space just had a headline moment—and no, this wasn’t your typical acquisition rumor. Ripple, best known for XRP, has been on a mission. In late 2024, it quietly launched RLUSD, a new stablecoin now sitting at a market cap of $316.9 …