Circle Internet Group rejected a $4 billion to $5 billion takeover bid from Ripple, citing the amount as too low.
Ripple is still interested in a deal with Circle but has not decided whether to make another offer. Circle is focusing on its initial public offering (IPO).
Ripple acquired prime brokerage Hidden Road for $1.25 billion, becoming the first cryptocurrency company to own and operate a multi-asset prime broker.
An $8.2 billion wave of crypto deals, including Ripple's acquisition of Hidden Road, was initiated by the cryptocurrency-friendly White House.