Ripple Backs Out of Fortress Trust Acquisiton, Citing Change in Strategy
In a surprising turn of events, Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse announced today that the financial technology firm will not proceed with its previously planned acquisition of Fortress Trust, a Nevada-licensed financial serv...
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The decision comes just 20 days after the initial announcement of the acquisition.
Ripple's sudden change of heart marks a notable shift in its expansion strategy, especially in the United States. ...
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