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Ripple enters stock lending market via acquisition of Hidden Road

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Cryptocurrency company Ripple has acquired financial infrastructure firm Hidden Road for $1.25 billion. This purchase allows Ripple to enter the leveraged stock financing business traditionally dominated by banks. The business involves charging fees to funds seeking to amplify daily price movements in stocks like Nvidia. The acquisition represents Ripple's expansion into a new sector of financial services.

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