Ripple acquired the brokerage firm Hidden Road for $1.25 billion, which became one of the largest events in the history of cryptocurrencies. This deal paves the way for institutional investments in XRP and the XRP Ledger (XRPL). Hidden Road serves over 300 leading hedge funds and trading firms, providing Ripple with direct access to major exchanges. Now, XRP can become the link between cryptocurrencies and traditional finance.