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Galaxy Digital delays BitGo acquisition to later on in 2022
1.4.2022
The acquisition is scheduled to follow Galaxy's domestication in Delaware, which is expected to become effective between Q2 and Q4 of 2022
Nexo Launches USD 150M Investment & Acquisition Fund Focused on Web3
23.3.2022
The crypto lending and borrowing platform Nexo (NEXO) has launched a new investment fund focused on the emerging Web3 industry. The fund will invest USD 150m in “early-stage retail and institutional projects” that are "synergetic" to Nexo’s core business, an announcement from the company said....
Binance Explores Acquisition of Brazilian Securities Brokerage Firm
16.3.2022
Leading cryptocurrency exchange Binance is showing its intention of expanding its activities to Brazil. The company announced that it has signed a memorandum of understanding with a regulated securities brokerage firm in Brazil, with the intention of acquiring it. The company, called Sim;paul...
Bitfarms Buys Land to Open New Mining Facility in Canada
14.3.2022
Bitfarms, a corporate player in the bitcoin mining world, has announced a new acquisition of land and a facility in Canada. The purchased land is located in Sherbrooke, Quebec, and according to a press release issued by the company, it will serve to replace one of the other facilities the company...
Romanian central bank approves blockchain firm Elrond to buy Twispay
10.3.2022
Elrond's main goal is to implement Twispay's e-money license for issuing stablecoins that can be used in the European Union
Fractional Investing Company Public Acquires NFT Startup Otis
9.3.2022
The fractional investing company Public announced the acquisition of the digital collectibles and non-fungible token (NFT) technology startup Otis. Public’s co-CEO believes the acquisition will give Public the ability to provide people with the only place in the world “where people...
BitPanda to provide crypto custody with the acquisition of FCA-approved Trustology
22.2.2022
Bitpanda said Trustology acquisition would be the first step towards launching its prime brokerage service Bitpanda pro
Fireblocks to Acquire Crypto Payment Platform for a Reported $100 Million
20.2.2022
Digital asset custody service provider Fireblocks has announced it will acquire First Digital, a fellow Israeli company, for $100 million. The acquisition, which is said to be Fireblocks’ first, comes less than three weeks after the company revealed it raised $550 million in Series...
Microsoft Started Activision Acquisition Talks Three Days After Bombshell Harassment Report
19.2.2022
On November 16, 2021, a report was published that claimed Activision CEO Bobby Kotick was well aware of harassment happening within his company. It also alleged that he himself mistreated women, both inside and outside work. Now, new docs reveal that three days later, Xbox head Phil Spencer called...
As Billions Fly, Ubisoft Analyst Just Wondering Why Nobody Wants To Buy It
17.2.2022
With three massive game industry acquisitions this year already, everyone’s wondering what will happen to the few big publishers and studios left. Chief among those question marks is Ubisoft, the Assassin’s Creed maker currently struggling to make new hits. Amidst delays and employee frustration...
Topps Plans to Auction Rare 1952 Mickey Mantle NFT Card Minted on Ethereum
11.2.2022
The American firm that produces Bazooka chewing gum, candy, and collectibles, Topps has announced the company is planning to auction one of the rarest baseball cards on earth in NFT form — Topps 1952 Mickey Mantle card. The Topps 1 of 1 “Timeless Collectible” will be issued...
FTX Enters Japanese Crypto Market With Acquisition of Regulated Crypto Exchange
2.2.2022
Cryptocurrency exchange FTX has announced the acquisition of Liquid, which operates a regulated Japanese exchange, Quoine. The two companies “expect to work together to provide products and liquidity to clients in the Japanese and global markets.” FTX Acquiring Liquid to Provide...
FTX to Enter Japan via Liquid Group Acquisition
2.2.2022
Major crypto exchange FTX is readying to set up shop in the land of the rising sun via the acquisition of the Liquid group, the owner of a licensed Japanese crypto exchange, Quoine.
“FTX is pleased to announce the acquisition of the Liquid group of companies, including an [Financial Services...
Blockchain Software Firm Consensys Acquires Mycrypto Ethereum Wallet
1.2.2022
On February 1, the blockchain infrastructure firm Consensys has revealed it has acquired the Ethereum-based wallet Mycrypto and plans to merge the wallet into Metamask. The price Consensys paid for Mycrypto was not disclosed but the announcement notes that the acquisition will “further...
Destiny 2 Won't Become A PlayStation Exclusive Post-Acquisition, Sony Says
31.1.2022
Since it acquired Activision Blizzard, we’ve heard a lot of hedged words from Microsoft about potential Xbox exclusivity for Call of Duty in the years to come. In contrast, Sony is being much more upfront regarding its newly announced plan to acquire Bungie: Destiny 2 will remain multiplatform,...
Bitmex Acquiring German Bank to Create ‘Regulated Crypto Powerhouse’ in Europe
19.1.2022
Crypto exchange Bitmex is acquiring a German bank to create “a regulated crypto powerhouse.” The company plans to establish “a one-stop shop for regulated crypto products in Germany, Austria, and Switzerland.” Bitmex Plans to Become a Regulated Crypto Powerhouse...
BitMEX execs reveal EU expansion with German bank acquisition
18.1.2022
Founded by BitMEX execs, the BXM Operations plans to expand operations in Europe through the acquisition of the German bank Bankhaus von der Heydt
Russia’s Tinkoff Bank Enters Crypto Space Through Swiss Company Acquisition
14.1.2022
The Russian neobank Tinkoff is joining the world of cryptocurrencies with the purchase of a stake in Aximetria, a Swiss-registered and licensed company which provides clients around the world with services and solutions for digital financial assets. Tinkoff Bank Buys Stake in Aximetria TCS Group...
Coinbase Acquires Fairx Exchange to Make Derivatives Market Approachable for Millions of Retail Customers
14.1.2022
Nasdaq-listed cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase has acquired a regulated derivatives trading platform. Coinbase plans to make the derivatives market more approachable to millions of its retail customers. Coinbase Plans to Offer Crypto Derivatives to All US Customers Nasdaq-listed crypto exchange...
Binance to finalize acquisition of Swipe, paving for CEO exit
30.12.2021
The exchange acquired a majority stake in Swipe in July 2020 as part of a broader effort to advance mainstream adoption of crypto payments