M&A
Incoming Kraken CEO on M&A Opportunities
Responding to whether crypto exchange Kraken has its sights set on potential acquisitions, incoming CEO Dave Ripley says “we do.” Ripley also shares his insights into the company’s future growth plans and possible M&A opportunities.
Marathon’s Thiel Says Company Not for Sale, as M&A Chatter Picks Up Among Crypto Miners
CoinDesk spoke to the CEOs of Marathon Digital and Bitfarms at last week’s Bitcoin 2022 Conference.
Crypto Custodian Fireblocks Acquires Stablecoin Firm First Digital
The move takes institution-focused Fireblocks into the business-to-consumer and cross-border payments spaces.
Coinbase Acquires Derivatives Exchange FairX
Crypto mergers and acquisitions (M&A) continue to boom with the latest news from crypto exchange Coinbase to buy U.S.-based derivatives platform FairX. “The Hash” panel discusses what this means for Coinbase in a move to potentially offer crypto derivatives and futures products.
BlockTower Capital Buys ‘Market-Neutral’ Crypto Hedge Fund Gamma Point
BlockTower CEO Matt Goetz said the deal will help attract institutional investment – even in a bear market.
INX Closes Openfinance Acquisition
The deal allows users to trade security tokens and cryptocurrencies side by side on the exchange.
Looking to Buy a Crypto Business? Here’s What You Should Know
Purchasing a crypto company raises special issues around cybersecurity, data privacy and regulations, says one lawyer who knows.
Huobi Group's Investment Arm Dedicates $100M to DeFi, Mergers
Huobi Ventures will consolidate the firm's investment strategy.
Forbes' Would-Be Acquirer Outlines Blockchain Media Strategy
A prospective buyer of Forbes, Patrick McConlogue’s Borderless Services wants to take the storied business publication full crypto.
M&A Using Crypto? Here's How to Make It Work
Given the rise in prices, it won't be long before we see M&A transactions in crypto, says one lawyer. Here's how to think through the issues.
