Tokyo-listed gaming studio Gumi acquires 1 billion yen worth of Bitcoin
The BTC purchase is part of Gumi’s broader expansion into the blockchain sector, which includes acquiring and managing “high-quality tokens.” Source link
Bitcoin miner Bitdeer acquires $21.7m power plant in Canada
Bitcoin mining firm Bitdeer has acquired 19 acres of land in Alberta, Canada for $21.7 million. The power plant could scale up to 1 GW of power. In a press release, the Singapore-based Bitcoin (BTC) mining firm announced it has successfully completed an acquisition deal for a 101 MW site and gas-fired power project located […]
Coinbase acquires Spindl for better onchain advertising
Coinbase has announced the acquisition of Spindl, an onchain ads and attribution platform, as part of its broader strategy to drive adoption of onchain applications. The deal will see Spindl integrated into Base, Coinbase’s layer 2 blockchain, with the goal of improving discovery and distribution for onchain developers. Spindl, founded in 2022 by Antonio Garcia-Martinez, […]
Circle acquires Hashnote in tokenization expansion
Stablecoin issuer Circle announced three updates aimed at improving access to tokenized yield-bearing products and institutional digital asset liquidity. Circle, the provider of crypto’s second-largest stablecoin (USDC), has acquired Hashnote, the company behind the $1.3 billion on-chain money market USYC. This expansion into tokenized products will integrate Hashnote’s U.S. Yield Coin with USDC, addressing “an […]
Gryphon Digital acquires $18.7m site in Canada, inks new Bitcoin mining deal
Gryphon Digital Mining received a 850-acre industrial site powered by natural gas in Southern Alberta, Canada from a signed agreement with Captus Energy for $18.7 million. According to Gryphon Digital’s press release, the Bitcoin (BTC) mining firm plans to use the recently acquired asset to further expand on its AI and high-performance computing data center […]
Chainalysis acquires AI fraud detection startup Alterya
Chainalysis has acquired the artificial intelligence-powered fraud detection startup Alterya. The blockchain analytics platform announced the acquisition on Jan. 13, with details in a Business Insider report indicating Chainalysis completed the deal at $150 million. Chainalysis’ announcement did not disclose any financial details. Alterya’s AI-powered architecture allows it to identify scammers before they reach their […]
MoonPay acquires Helio for $175m to boost crypto offerings
Crypto payments giant MoonPay has acquired Solana-based payment processor Helio. Helio, known as Solana’s (SOL) leading payment processor, has powered over $1.5 billion in transactions in just three years. According to Fox Business, the acquisition cost MoonPay approximately $175 million. The deal will allow MoonPay to integrate Helio’s technology, further strengthening its position as a […]
Crypto exchange Backpack, founded by former FTX execs, acquires FTX EU
FTX alumni’s Backpack Exchange completes acquisition of FTX EU, set to launch MiFID II-regulated crypto products. Backpack, a crypto exchange founded by former FTX executives, has acquired FTX EU, the former European arm of FTX, as part of its expansion into the European market. The acquisition, approved by the FTX bankruptcy court and the Cyprus […]
Backpack Exchange acquires FTX EU, plans Q1 2025 launch
Backpack EU will be responsible for distributing court-approved FTX bankruptcy claims to FTX EU customers as part of the acquisition. Source link
Coinbase acquires BUX’s Cyprus unit, secures key European license
Coinbase, the U.S.-based cryptocurrency exchange, has acquired the Cyprus unit of BUX, now rebranded as Coinbase Financial Services Europe. The acquisition grants Coinbase a Cyprus Investment Firm license under the Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission, allowing it to offer contracts for differences across the European Economic Area, according to Finance Magnetes. CFDs are financial instruments […]
