Acquisitions


Finance

Silvergate's Acquisition of Diem's Assets Positive for Stablecoin Launch, Analysts Say

The crypto-focused bank plans to launch a stablecoin by the end of the year.

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Finance

FTX Buys Crypto Exchange Liquid Group for Expansion in Japan

The deal announcement follows FTX closing a $400 million round at a $32 billion valuation.

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Finance

PsyOptions Acquires Tap Finance for Undisclosed Sum

Two projects become one as a Solana options shop looks to expand its offerings.

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Finance

ConsenSys Acquires Ethereum Wallet MyCrypto, Plans to Merge It With MetaMask

The acquisition will eventually bring MetaMask to more platforms and deepen its integrations.

MetaMask cryptocurrency wallet application on a smartphone arranged in New Hyde Park, New York, U.S., on Thursday, July 29, 2021. Lending on cryptocurrency platforms rose 7.6% from last week to $29.40 billion, according to data compiled by DeFi Pulse. Photographer: Gabby Jones/Bloomberg via Getty Images

Finance

Crypto Startup Amber Group Acquires Japanese Exchange DeCurret

The exchange, which has been in operation for three years, has yet to turn a profit.

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Finance

Institutional Crypto Services Firm BCB Group Acquires Digital Asset Shop LAB577

The two U.K.-based firms had previously connected their bank-grade infrastructure products. The deal follows BCB’s acquisition of a German bank late last year.

BCB Group CEO Oliver von Landsberg-Sadie (left) with LAB577's Richard Crook. (BCB)

Finance

Diem Confirms Shutdown as Silvergate Acquires the Project's Assets

Facebook (now Meta) is officially winding down the stablecoin project it announced in June 2019.

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Finance

Blockchain Firm Valereum Acquires 90% of Gibraltar Stock Exchange

The company is looking to build an exchange that will link the fiat and crypto markets.

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Finance

Crypto VC Fund Pluto Digital to Go Public in Reverse Takeover of NFT Investments

NFT Investments is listed on the Aquis Stock Exchange Growth Market in London.

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Finance

E-Commerce Giant Mercado Libre Invests in Crypto Firms Paxos, 2TM

The company acquired shares of the holding company for Mercado Bitcoin crypto exchange, and made a “strategic investment” in Paxos.

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