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Thesis-led venture studio 021 has acquired a controlling stake in ArtsDAO, the Middle East’s largest Web3 community, in a strategic move to expand its presence in Dubai’s blockchain ecosystem. The acquisition positions 021 to leverage ArtsDAO’s influence in the region…
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Three senior executives from the Trump Media & Technology Group have launched Renatus Tactical Acquisition Corp I, a Cayman Islands-registerd special purpose acquisition company. The firm aims to raise about $179 million to acquire businesses in cryptocurrency, blockchain, data security,…
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Kraken exchange is close to acquiring NinjaTrader, a U.S. retail futures trading platform, in a record-breaking $1.5 billion deal. According to a report by The Wall Street Journal, which cited sources familiar with the matter, an official announcement is expected…
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Alexis Ohanian, co-founder of Reddit, has confirmed that he is among those looking to acquire TikTok’s U.S. operations. If the bid to purchase the short-form video platform’s U.S. business succeeds, Ohanian says the goal is to bring it on-chain. The…
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Crypto derivatives platform BitMEX is on sale, according to sources familiar with the matter. Reports that the trading platform is seeking a buyer claim that BitMEX has enlisted the services of Broadhaven Capital Partners to help seal a deal. Broadhaven…
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Crypto wallet provider Phantom has announced the acquisition of SimpleHash, a non-fungible token data platform that supports over 80 blockchains. Phantom did not disclose the deal’s value, but stated that the acquisition aligns with its goal of making cryptocurrency more…
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Former Binance CEO Changpeng ‘CZ’ Zhao and co-founder Yi He denies circulating rumors that Binance will be sold to another company, stating that they were made up by competitors. In a recent post, Yi addressed rumors in the crypto community…
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Japanese investment firm Metaplanet has purchased an additional 269.43 Bitcoin as part of its ongoing Bitcoin treasury strategy. In a public announcement made on Feb.17, Metaplanet revealed having acquired 269.43 Bitcoin (BTC) at an average price of $95,000 per Bitcoin,…
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Hex Trust, a digital asset financial services provider, has acquired Byte Trading for an undisclosed price. The move aims to enhance Hex’s markets and prime services for institutional investors while marking a new milestone in the startup’s evolution from a…
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Jupiter, the leading perpetual exchange network on Solana, is seeking more growth opportunities. In an X post, Jupiter’s (JUP) pseudonymous founder, known as “Meow,” said the decentralized exchange had acquired a majority stake in Moonshot for an undisclosed sum. Moonshot…
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The crypto industry, valued at $3.6 trillion, is gearing up for its first major M&A phase as global dealmaking to surge over $4 trillion in 2025. Change is coming The global economy is preparing for a year of intensified dealmaking,…
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Ctrl Wallet, a leading self-custody digital wallet provider, is actively exploring acquisition opportunities to scale its operations, CEO and founder Emile Dubie announced. The company, formerly known as XDEFI, is in the midst of a sales process, with a final…
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Gryphon Digital Mining received a 850-acre industrial site powered by natural gas in Southern Alberta, Canada from a signed agreement with Captus Energy for $18.7 million. According to Gryphon Digital’s press release, the Bitcoin (BTC) mining firm plans to use…
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Chainalysis has acquired the artificial intelligence-powered fraud detection startup Alterya. The blockchain analytics platform announced the acquisition on Jan. 13, with details in a Business Insider report indicating Chainalysis completed the deal at $150 million. Chainalysis’ announcement did not disclose…
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Crypto payments giant MoonPay has acquired Solana-based payment processor Helio. Helio, known as Solana’s (SOL) leading payment processor, has powered over $1.5 billion in transactions in just three years. According to Fox Business, the acquisition cost MoonPay approximately $175 million.…
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Coinbase, the U.S.-based cryptocurrency exchange, has acquired the Cyprus unit of BUX, now rebranded as Coinbase Financial Services Europe. The acquisition grants Coinbase a Cyprus Investment Firm license under the Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission, allowing it to offer contracts…
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