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Breaking: Circle Rejects Ripple Takeover Bid of $4-5B

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Steve Muchoki
  • Circle ostensibly turned down the offer since it was too low based on its market value and prospects.
  • Ripple is keen to expand its recently launched RLUSD to compete with Tether USDT among others.

Ripple Labs proposed to takeover Circle Internet Group Inc. for $4 billion to $5 billion. According to people familiar with the matter, Circle, the second largest stablecoin issuer, turned down the offer and termed it as too low. 

Meanwhile, Ripple has not yet made another move but remains interested in acquiring Circle. Moreover, Circle’s USDC has penetrated global web3 markets to hit a market cap of about $61.6 billion and a 24 hour average trading volume of about $6.9 billion.

“We do not comment on market rumors. As we are currently in a quiet period with the U.S. SEC, we cannot comment further on our corporate financial plans. Our long-term goals remain the same,” Circle’s spokesperson told Bloomberg.

Top Reasons Why Ripple Eyes Circle

Circle’s market complexities

Earlier in April, Circle filed for an initial public offering (IPO) with the U.S. SEC, with the aim of listing on NYSE under ticker CRCL. While Circle’s revenue grew by 16 percent to $1.7 billion YoY, the company’s net income and EBITDA fell sharply.

The company has attributed the decline in net income to increased partner costs, service discontinuation, in addition to operational expenses. For instance, the company has reported an increase in distribution and transaction costs from higher fees on its partners led by Coinbase Global. 

Future growth prospects for RLUSD

Ripple Labs recently launched RLUSD to help streamline its cross-border payments system, which includes backing up XRP adoption. However, the company has faced intense competition from existing stablecoins led by Tether USDT.

Additionally, RLUSD has experienced significant competition from similar products, such as USD1(USD1)by Donald Trump-backed World Liberty Financial that has already surpassed $2 billion in market cap.

Steve Muchoki

Steve is a crypto news writer with a passion for decoding market moves. He blends breaking blockchain news with sharp technical analysis and bold price predictions. From Bitcoin rallies to altcoin breakouts, Steve breaks it all down with clarity and insight. Whether you're a trader or just curious, his analysis keeps you ahead of the curve.

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