Acquisitions
Crypto Exchange Blockchain.com Acquires Altonomy’s OTC Desk
Blockchain.com confirmed the deal to CoinDesk. It significantly expands the exchange’s crypto OTC network, especially in the altcoin space.
Hut 8’s Data Center Deal Will Set It Apart From Peers, Analyst Says
Hut 8 closed on its C$30 million purchase of 5 of TeraGo’s Canadian data centers on Jan. 31.
Binance CEO Says Firm Is Looking Into Buying Banks and Payment Processors in Brazil
The company will seek to strengthen its presence in the Latin American country and comply with local regulations, according to CEO Changpeng Zhao.
Binance Signs MoU to Acquire Brazilian Securities Brokerage Sim;paul Investimentos
The potential deal comes ahead of legislation that would require proper licensing for overseas crypto exchanges operating in Brazil.
CoinShares Expands FlowBank Stake With $26.5M Purchase
The acquisition drives forward CoinShares’ plan to become an integrated digital asset fintech company.
Binance Eyes Non-Crypto Acquisitions to Enlarge Total Market: Report
“The strategy is about making the crypto industry bigger,” CEO Changpeng Zhao said.
Blockdaemon Acquires Crypto On-Ramp Company Gem
The blockchain infrastructure platform will integrate Gem’s on and offboarding solutions.
Shift4 Buys Crypto Donation Firm The Giving Block for Up to $300M
The payment services company is paying $54 million upfront with potential payments of up to $246 million.
Tokenized Asset Firm Securitize Acquires Stock Transfer Company
The deal for Pacific Stock Transfer turns Securitize into a top 10 player in an obscure corner of the capital markets.
London Stock Exchange Group Buys Fintech Firm TORA for $325M
The acquisition opens the door to the possibility of LSEG offering crypto or non-fungible token (NFT) trading in the future.
