M&A

Naver Delays Dunamu Share Swap After Extended Regulatory Review

Naver Financial will push back its planned share swap with Dunamu by about three months amid ongoing antitrust and crypto regulatory reviews and weakening profits at Upbit’s operator.

Published at 2026-03-30 11:45:08
Ripple CEO Calls XRP 'North Star' After $2B M&A, Predicts Record Q1

Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse told Fox Business that XRP is the company’s “north star” after $2 billion in acquisitions and that the firm is poised for a record-breaking Q1. The move signals a sharpened strategy focused on scaling XRP-led products.

Published at 2026-03-27 15:45:55
Abbott Closes $21B Exact Sciences Deal After 130% Rally

Abbott completed its $21 billion acquisition of Exact Sciences (EXAS) on March 24, 2026, after EXAS stock surged roughly 130% in the prior 12 months. The deal folds Exact Sciences’ diagnostics business into Abbott (ABT).

Published at 2026-03-24 16:00:55
Kraken-Backed SPAC Eyes Crypto Target Worth Up to $10 Billion

A SPAC backed by crypto exchange Kraken is broadly evaluating crypto-native firms with potential valuations up to $10 billion, targeting interest from Wall Street investors. The move signals continued appetite for bringing large crypto companies to public markets.

Published at 2026-03-13 18:45:40
Tian Ruixiang Targets Up to 15,000 BTC in Equity-Linked Acquisition

Nasdaq-listed Tian Ruixiang said an undisclosed investor will provide BTC as part of an equity-linked deal that could bring up to 15,000 BTC onto its balance sheet and establish a strategic AI-crypto partnership. The move signals growing institutional blending of crypto assets with corporate finance and technology strategy.

Published at 2026-02-03 21:01:15
Coinone Denies Stake-Sale Talks as Coinbase Korea Rumors Fade

Coinone has denied reports that it is negotiating a stake sale with Coinbase, undercutting speculation that the U.S. exchange is moving to enter South Korea’s deep-liquidity market. The rebuttal cools expectations of a quick foreign takeover in a market that has been drawing international attention.

CoinGecko Founder Denies $500M Sale Rumors During Crypto M&A Surge

CoinGecko's founder denied reports that the company is considering a roughly $500 million sale and said it has not engaged Moelis as an adviser. The clarification arrives as M&A activity and valuations heat up across the crypto industry.

Published at 2026-01-15 15:30:13
Strive Wins Approval to Acquire Semler in Milestone for Public Bitcoin Exposure

On January 13, Strive Enterprises (Nasdaq: ASST) secured shareholder approval to acquire Semler Scientific (Nasdaq: SMLR), a deal market watchers say marks a notable milestone for publicly traded bitcoin exposure. The move could reshape investor access to BTC-related assets.

Published at 2026-01-13 21:45:19
Tether Offers to Acquire Exor’s Stake in Juventus

Tether has offered to buy Exor’s stake in Juventus, aiming to take full control and preserve the club’s legacy while shaping its future. The move is a high-profile entry by a major crypto firm into European football.

Published at 2025-12-16 20:45:13
Solmate to Acquire RockawayX in All-Stock Deal, Forms $2B Solana Powerhouse

Solmate agreed to acquire RockawayX in an all-stock transaction that will create a combined Solana-focused firm valued at about $2 billion. The deal folds RockawayX’s infrastructure, liquidity, and asset management units into Solmate.

Published at 2025-12-04 14:00:08