<ul><li>Ripple is attempting to acquire stablecoin issuer Circle for at least $5 billion, aiming to secure a position in the global stablecoin market.</li><li>If Coinbase were to make an offer, Circle would reportedly sell to them quickly due to their history together.</li><li>Legal expert Gabriel Shapiro has warned that Ripple's potential takeover could have negative consequences for the crypto market, citing antitrust concerns and Ripple's past actions against competitors.</li><li>Regulators may scrutinize the deal for antitrust issues, potentially leading to legal challenges if the acquisition proceeds.</li></ul>

Ripple Acquiring Circle Would Lead To ‘Crypto Apocalypse,’ Warns Legal Expert

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