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Ripple’s Rumored Acquisition Target Hidden Road Plots Abu Dhabi Expansion—Royal Family Ties Hinted
Ripple’s Rumored Acquisition Target Hidden Road Plots Abu Dhabi Expansion—Royal Family Ties Hinted
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Hidden Road, the crypto infrastructure firm whispered to be Ripple’s next M&A play, is doubling down on Middle East ambitions with a new Abu Dhabi office. Sources suggest a royal family member might join the cap table—because nothing screams ’regulatory ease’ like a well-connected sheikh.
The move signals a broader pivot toward crypto-friendly jurisdictions as U.S. regulators keep playing whack-a-mole with the industry. Abu Dhabi’s Financial Services Authority (FSA) has been rolling out the red carpet, while the SEC back home keeps unrolling subpoenas.
Watch for Ripple to fast-track this deal if the UAE office proves a liquidity hub. Because let’s face it—institutional adoption loves a tax-free oasis with zero pesky ’howey test’ debates.
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