Ripple has just raised $500 million at a $40 billion valuation — and the names behind it are shaking the foundations of global finance. Fortress Investment Group, Citadel Securities, and sovereign funds from Asia have all moved into Ripple, marking the beginning of crypto’s institutional era. In this episode of The Daily Crypto Deep Dive, Glen unpacks what this monumental raise really means: – Why Fortress and Citadel’s involvement is a watershed moment for blockchain payments. – How this signals a shift from speculation to infrastructure. – What Ripple’s global expansion plan looks like now that it’s fully funded. – The ripple effect (pun intended) on Bitcoin, Ethereum, and institutional liquidity. – And whether this $500 million move could quietly trigger the next crypto bull run. With commentary from Jamie Coutts (Bloomberg Intelligence), Chris Weston (Pepperstone), and Noelle Acheson, this episode breaks down how Wall Street just validated the blockchain rails of the future. 🎧 Follow The Daily Crypto Deep Dive on Spotify or Apple Podcasts and leave a five-star rating to help more listeners discover independent crypto journalism. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.