Bloomberg reports Standard Chartered is weighing a takeover of crypto custodian Zodia, with sources saying a deal could be announced as early as this month; the bank declined to comment.
Franklin Templeton is creating a dedicated cryptocurrency arm by acquiring 250 Digital, a firm that was spun out of CoinFund earlier this year. The move comes amid a broader market downturn but signals a continued institutional push into digital assets.
Franklin Templeton has acquired 250 Digital to bolster its institutional digital-asset capabilities, the firm announced April 1, 2026. The move aims to accelerate custody, tokenization and trading services for institutional clients.
Mastercard’s acquisition of stablecoin platform BVNK came with a hefty price tag, signaling a bet on speed, regulatory access, and talent over an in‑house build. The deal accelerates Mastercard’s push into tokenized payments and stablecoin rails.
H100 has signed a letter of intent to acquire Moonshot AS and Never Say Die AS, issuing new shares in exchange for the two firms' bitcoin holdings to bring its treasury to roughly 3,500 BTC. The move signals a strategic push to scale H100’s crypto reserves while using equity as consideration.
Mastercard’s $1.8 billion acquisition of stablecoin startup BVNK — roughly 45× its $40M revenue — has reignited attention on payments rails and crypto infrastructure. Markets are watching for flow-through demand to XRP and infrastructure tokens like INFRA.
Mastercard said Tuesday it will acquire stablecoin payments infrastructure provider BVNK in a deal valued at up to $1.8 billion, signaling a strategic push into tokenized payments.
Nexo has launched in Argentina after acquiring local exchange Buenbit, opening a regional hub in Buenos Aires on March 5, 2026 and rolling out high-yield digital dollar savings and crypto-backed credit services.
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 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.