Street Calls of the Week
C1 Fund Inc. (CFND) (“C1 Fund” or the “Fund”), a publicly traded closed-end investment company focused on late-stage digital assets and blockchain infrastructure, today announced it has bought shares in Ripple, a global provider of enterprise blockchain technology that aims to transform cross-border payments and financial infrastructure.
Ripple’s established platform is used by a diverse array of financial institutions and enterprises globally, leveraging stablecoins such as RippleUSD (RLUSD) and the XRP Ledger (XRPL) — an open-source blockchain recognized for its efficient settlement and exchange of crypto-native and traditional financial assets.
“Ripple’s technology and international reach fit directly with our strategy to support core infrastructure and institutional progress in blockchain finance,” said Elliot Han, Chief Investment Officer of C1 Fund Inc. “We believe this investment further positions C1 Fund to participate in the evolving landscape of digital assets.”
This equity purchase marks a continuation of C1 Fund’s strategy to identify innovative companies advancing responsible digital asset adoption.
Dr. Najam Kidwai, Chief Executive Officer of C1 Fund Inc., commented, “We are delighted to welcome Ripple to the C1 Fund portfolio as part of our ongoing commitment to back world-class digital asset companies. This investment underscores our confidence in Ripple’s leadership and innovation in the blockchain space. As we continue to expand and diversify our portfolio, investors can look forward to additional announcements in the near future as C1 Fund pursues opportunities with industry-leading digital asset and technology companies.”