Ripple’s $5 Billion Snub: Circle Says “Darling, That’s Not Even Lunch Money!”

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Picture the scene, darling: Ripple, bathing in ambition and just a hint of desperation, dramatically presents a $5 billion buyout bouquet to Circle—the stablecoin belle of the crypto-ball. With an exquisitely arched eyebrow, Circle gives a gentle but unmistakable “no, thank you.”✨

Now, let’s not imagine Circle’s dance card is empty—they aren’t opposed to a suitor, just to being insulted with pocket change. Five billion, you see, is barely enough to keep one’s penthouse air-conditioned, let alone buy out the belle of the blockchain ball.

Ripple’s Power Play or Just a Clumsy Courtship?

Word on the digital street—via a fleet of gossipy tweets and, allegedly, that mighty Bloomberg terminal—is that Ripple’s grand overture was soundly dismissed. Circle’s IPO plans have been floating about like a dowager’s hat at Ascot, only to be put firmly back in the attic amid the latest Trumpian tariff tumult. 🍿

This flirtation with the stock market could signal Circle’s willingness to slip a ring on someone’s finger—just not Ripple’s, not at that price. Meanwhile, Ripple’s own boardroom, perhaps after too many espressos, insist they’re far too demure to go public themselves.

Meanwhile, Ripple’s fresh-faced RLUSD stablecoin has been elbowing for attention among the debuted darlings. With a market cap creeping up to $318 million, it’s not quite The Crown Jewels, but it certainly isn’t fool’s gold either.

Would it be a dazzling plot twist if Ripple snapped up Circle’s expertise and market share? Quite. But as of now, the champagne remains on ice. Will another beau come calling with a fatter cheque? Place your bets, darlings—the ballroom is restless and the night is young. 🥂

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2025-04-30 21:38