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 services provider. The decision comes just 20 days after the initial announcement of the acquisition. Ripple’s sudden change of heart marks a notable shift…
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Ripple, a leading blockchain and cryptocurrency company, has acquired Fortress Trust, a Nevada-licensed financial services provider for the crypto industry. The purchase expands Ripple’s regulatory licenses and infrastructure to bolster its position in enterprise blockchain solutions. Ripple Acquires Fortress Trust The acquisition provides Ripple with Fortress Trust’s financial, regulatory, and technological infrastructure to serve the…
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Shortly after the custodian Bitgo announced its acquisition of the company Prime Trust, its payments subsidiary, a firm called Banq, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in the United States. According to court documents, the filing reveals that Banq listed approximately $17.725 million in assets and around $5.4 billion in liabilities. Banq’s Bankruptcy Filing Exposes…
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