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  <li>Ripple completes acquisition of Hidden Road, rebranding it as Ripple Prime.</li>
  <li>Ripple Prime business grows threefold following acquisition.</li>
  <li>Acquisition boosts Ripple's institutional crypto services portfolio.</li>
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<p>Ripple has completed its acquisition of Hidden Road, renaming it Ripple Prime, thus establishing a global multi-asset prime broker, announced publicly on October 25, 2023.</p>
<p>Ripple Prime's establishment significantly enhances Ripple's influence in digital finance, expanding the utility of RLUSD and anticipating further institutional growth.</p>
<h2 id="ripple-strikes-1-25-billion-deal-for-hidden-road">Ripple Strikes $1.25 Billion Deal for Hidden Road</h2>
<p>Ripple's acquisition of Hidden Road, announced through a <strong>$1.25 billion deal</strong>, established Ripple Prime. Hidden Road, known for clearing $3 trillion annually, will expand Ripple's offerings in <strong>prime brokerage and financial services</strong>. This move <strong>significantly increases Ripple's reach</strong>, making them a major player in institutional crypto services.</p>
<p>Brad Garlinghouse emphasized the <strong>maturation</strong> of the market, noting potential advancements as the regulatory landscape relaxes. "We are at an inflection point for the next phase of digital asset adoption – the US market is effectively open for the first time due to the regulatory overhang of the former SEC coming to an end, and the market is maturing to address the needs of traditional finance. With these tailwinds, we are continuing to pursue opportunities to massively transform the space, leveraging our position and the strengths of XRP to accelerate our business and enhance our current solutions and technology." Leadership from Hidden Road, now Ripple Prime, highlights <strong>expanded access</strong> to new markets, <strong>solidifying trust</strong> with institutional clients. This has been described as a crucial opportunity to bridge traditional finance with blockchain solutions.</p>
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><a href="https://twitter.com/GundersonLaw/status/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">Did you know? Ripple Prime's expansion highlights a turning point in bridging traditional finance with blockchain, positioning Ripple at the forefront of institutional digital asset services.</a>
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<h2 id="ripple-prime-s-role-in-digital-finance-evolution">Ripple Prime's Role in Digital Finance Evolution</h2>
<p style="background-color: #222222; color: #ffffff; padding: 10px; border-radius: 5px;"><strong>Did you know?</strong> Ripple Prime's expansion highlights a turning point in bridging traditional finance with blockchain, positioning Ripple at the forefront of institutional digital asset services.</p>
<p>XRP, Ripple's native token, is trading at $2.48 with a market cap of <strong>$148.75 billion</strong>. It holds <strong>4% market dominance</strong>, showing resilience despite a recent <strong>14.40% decline</strong> over the past 30 days. Data from CoinMarketCap indicates a <strong>3.46% increase</strong> over the last 24 hours, reflecting trading activity in light of these developments.</p>
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  XRP(XRP), daily chart, screenshot on CoinMarketCap at 14:30 UTC on October 24, 2025. <em>Source: <a href="https://coinmarketcap.com/currencies/xrp/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">CoinMarketCap</a></em>
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<p>The <a href="https://coincu.com/news/polymarket-stocktwits-earnings-prediction/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">Coincu research team</a> suggests that Ripple's acquisition could potentially impact the institutional adoption of digital finance systems. <strong>Regulatory changes and technological advancements</strong> in <strong><a href="https://coincu.com/news/polymarket-stocktwits-earnings-prediction/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">prime brokerage services</a></strong> may enhance Ripple's standing in the market, encouraging stakeholders to consider integrative blockchain solutions.</p>
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