Popular crypto influencer Amelie (@_Crypto_Barbie) highlighted a significant statement from Ripple CTO David Schwartz regarding the company’s acquisition of Hidden Road. Quoting Schwartz, she emphasized that the prime broker “clears upwards of $10B and processes over 50M transactions a day on various traditional rails,” with settlement delays reaching up to 24 hours. Her focus was on the transformative potential of shifting that scale of activity onto the XRP Ledger, and community members are excited as they believe XRP can benefit significantly from the massive transaction volume. What the $1.25 Billion Deal Brings to Crypto Ripple acquired the firm to become the first crypto company to fully own and operate a global, multi-asset prime broker. Hidden Road’s existing infrastructure handles extremely high-volume financial operations, and its reliance on traditional systems reflects the inefficiencies Ripple aims to address. By integrating Hidden Road into the XRP ecosystem, Ripple positions itself to offer faster, cheaper alternatives to traditional settlement processes and push XRP to a broader audience. Legacy Systems vs. Blockchain Efficiency The contrast between Hidden Road’s operations and the capabilities of the XRP Ledger is central to Schwartz’s message. With over 50 million daily transactions still dependent on delayed traditional settlement systems, the inefficiency is clear. The XRPL offers near-instant settlement with minimal fees and is designed to accommodate institutional-grade transaction loads. The acquisition creates a pathway for real-time finance using blockchain technology grounded in current market demand. We are on twitter, follow us to connect with us :- @TimesTabloid1 — TimesTabloid (@TimesTabloid1) July 15, 2023 Institutional Adoption and XRP Utility Amelie’s post shows how impactful even partial adoption of XRPL by Hidden Road could be. XRP’s role as a bridge asset in financial systems gains renewed relevance as Ripple aligns with institutional market infrastructure. If the asset captures a significant portion of Hidden Road’s volume, it could experience a notable increase. Experts in the crypto space have highlighted institutional adoption as a major driver for growth, with one prominent voice recently predicting a climb to $100 . Strategic Implications for Ripple and XRPL This acquisition isn’t just about expanding Ripple’s business. It is a calculated move to validate the XRP Ledger in real-world, high-volume environments. It demonstrates Ripple’s intent to move beyond niche applications and into mainstream financial operations. XRP is already gaining mainstream recognition , and by pairing Hidden Road’s market access with XRPL’s technology, the company aims to deliver measurable improvements in speed and efficiency across global finance. Disclaimer : This content is meant to inform and should not be considered financial advice. The views expressed in this article may include the author’s personal opinions and do not represent Times Tabloid’s opinion. Readers are urged to do in-depth research before making any investment decisions. Any action taken by the reader is strictly at their own risk. Times Tabloid is not responsible for any financial losses. Follow us on X , Facebook , Telegram , and Google News The post Ripple CTO Explains Why Recent Acquisition Is Big For XRP and XRPL appeared first on Times Tabloid .
