Acquisitions
Polygon Merges With Hermez Network in $250M Deal
This is the first complete merger of one blockchain network into another.
Coinbase Agrees to Buy Zabo, the 'Plaid of Crypto,' for Undisclosed Sum
The crypto account aggregator emphasized that this is a proper acquisition, not an acqui-hire.
Berlin-Based Staking Startup Certus One Acquired by Jump Trading
The Certus One team will merge with Jump Trading’s team of 900 employees made up of engineers, quants and traders.
NCR to Buy LibertyX to Add Digital-Currency Software to Digital Wallet, Mobile Apps
The acquisition will make LibertyX capabilities available to banks, restaurants and retailers.
FTX CEO Says US Is Next Big Target Market
"When you look at FTX US, there's an enormous amount of potential growth in the states," Sam Bankman-Fried said Thursday on CoinDesk TV's "First Mover" program.
Stellar Foundation Eyes Potential Acquisition of MoneyGram: Report
The supporter of blockchain-based payment services is partnering with private equity firm Advent on the potential deal.
J.C. Flowers to Buy 30% of LMAX for $300M
The stake values LMAX, which operates exchanges for forex and crypto trades, at $1 billion.
Deutsche Börse Moves Into Crypto Custody With $108.6M+ Buy of Crypto Finance AG Stake
The exchange said the deal extends its offering for digital assets by providing a direct entry point for investments, including custody.
INX Acquires Forex-Trader ILS Brokers for $4.75M
The deal is "another building block and touch-point" linking crypto with traditional finance, INX President Shy Datika said.
Gemini Acquires Crypto Custody Firm Shard X
The deal is the latest in a string of acquisitions in the crypto custodian sector.