M&A

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Hong Kong-Based About Capital to Acquire Crypto Exchange Huobi Global, Justin Sun and 4 Others Named Global Advisors

Crypto exchange Huobi Global, one of the biggest token trading outposts in the Asia markets, said late Friday that it has agreed to be purchased by Hong Kong-based investment company About Capital Management’s M&A fund. “The Hash” team discusses the potential motivations behind the acquisition and the possible outcomes.

By CoinDesk Staff

Oct 10, 2022 at 5:11 p.m. UTC

Oct 10, 2022

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Kraken

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.

By CoinDesk Staff

Sep 28, 2022 at 6:05 p.m. UTC

Sep 28, 2022

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Rows dedicated to miners at the Bitcoin 2022 Conference in Miami. (Aoyon Ashraf/CoinDesk)

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Marathon digital

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.

By Aoyon Ashraf

Apr 11, 2022 at 9:04 p.m. UTC

Apr 11, 2022

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M&a

Crypto Custodian Fireblocks Acquires Stablecoin Firm First Digital

The move takes institution-focused Fireblocks into the business-to-consumer and cross-border payments spaces.

By Ian Allison

Feb 16, 2022 at 12:00 p.m. UTC

Feb 16, 2022

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Ethereum

ConsenSys Acquires Ethereum Wallet MyCrypto, Plans to Merge It With MetaMask

Ethereum ecosystem titan ConsenSys said Tuesday it acquired Ethereum wallet MyCrypto, for undisclosed terms. MyCrypto will eventually merge with ConsenSys’ hugely popular MetaMask wallet. “The Hash” hosts discuss the implications for Metamask’s acquisition in the latest move bringing the hot wallet service to more platforms and deepening its integrations.

By CoinDesk Staff

Feb 1, 2022 at 8:44 p.m. UTC

Feb 1, 2022

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Coinbase Acquires Derivatives Exchange FairX

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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.

By CoinDesk Staff

Jan 13, 2022 at 8:10 p.m. UTC

Jan 13, 2022