Acquisition

Bitwise Buys Chorus One to Boost Institutional Staking on 30+ PoS Networks

Bitwise has acquired Chorus One and added it to Bitwise Onchain Solutions, bringing $2.2B in staked assets and a 50-person specialist team. The deal expands Bitwise’s institutional staking reach across more than 30 proof-of-stake networks.

Mirae Asset to Acquire 92% of Korbit for $93M

Mirae Asset Consulting will buy a 92.06% controlling stake in South Korean crypto exchange Korbit for about $93 million in cash, announced Feb. 15, 2026. The deal marks a major institutional push into Korea's exchange sector.

SBI Holdings Targets Expansion With Coinhako Acquisition Plan

SBI Holdings has announced plans to acquire Singapore-based crypto platform Coinhako as part of a wider push to grow its digital footprint across Asia. The deal signals SBI’s intent to strengthen retail and institutional offerings in Southeast Asian markets.

Capital One to Acquire Brex, a Credit Card and Stablecoin Payments Firm

Capital One has agreed to acquire Brex, bringing the fintech's corporate card business and planned native stablecoin payments under the bank's umbrella. The move signals a major bank doubling down on crypto-enabled payment rails for business customers.

Strive Clears Semler Vote, Sets Course for 12,798-Bitcoin Treasury

Semler shareholders approved Strive Inc.'s all-stock acquisition, advancing a deal that clears the way for Strive to pursue a treasury holding of up to 12,798 BTC. The move could elevate Strive into the ranks of major corporate bitcoin holders.

Published at 2026-01-15 04:45:09
Polygon nears $100–125M acquisition of Bitcoin ATM firm Coinme, sources say

Polygon is closing in on a deal to acquire bitcoin ATM provider Coinme for roughly $100–125 million, people familiar with the matter said. The purchase would expand Polygon's on‑ramp and payments reach into Bitcoin infrastructure.

Published at 2026-01-08 19:17:44
Coinbase Acquires The Clearing Company to Enter Prediction Markets

Coinbase is acquiring The Clearing Company to expand into prediction markets and diversify beyond traditional crypto trading. The move signals a strategic push into new product lines that could boost engagement and revenue while attracting regulatory attention.

Circle Acquires Interop Labs Team to Boost Cross‑Chain Infrastructure

Circle has acquired the Interop Labs team to accelerate cross‑chain scalability and interoperability, aiming to strengthen infrastructure that supports USDC and broader blockchain connectivity.

Published at 2025-12-15 17:32:17
Nexo Acquires Buenbit, Taps Buenos Aires as LatAm Launchpad

Nexo has acquired Argentine crypto platform Buenbit and will integrate its full product suite for Buenbit users while preserving the Buenbit brand. The move is intended to establish Buenos Aires as Nexo’s regional hub for broader Latin American expansion.

Published at 2025-12-12 23:45:10
Tether Makes All-Cash Bid to Acquire Juventus from Agnelli Family

Tether said Friday it submitted an all-cash offer to the Agnelli family’s holding company to buy its entire stake in Juventus. The move would mark a high-profile crypto firm entering top-tier European football.

Published at 2025-12-12 20:30:14