Scott Purcell resigns as Fortress Trust CEO after Ripple sale collapse

Scott Purcell has resigned as CEO of Fortress Trust after Ripple backed away from its acquisition of the firm.
Scott Purcell has resigned as CEO of Fortress Trust after Ripple backed away from its acquisition of the firm.
No reason has been given for abandoning the Fortress acquisition but Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse said that his firm will remain an investor.
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