Acquisitions
Tokenized Asset Firm Securitize Acquires Stock Transfer Company
The deal for Pacific Stock Transfer turns Securitize into a top 10 player in an obscure corner of the capital markets.

London Stock Exchange Group Buys Fintech Firm TORA for $325M
The acquisition opens the door to the possibility of LSEG offering crypto or non-fungible token (NFT) trading in the future.

Bitpanda Acquires Crypto Custodian Trustology
The exchange's first acquisition continues a streak of splashy crypto custody deals over the past year.

Crypto Custodian Fireblocks Acquires Stablecoin Firm First Digital
The move takes institution-focused Fireblocks into the business-to-consumer and cross-border payments spaces.

Crypto M&A Surged Nearly 5,000% in 2021, PwC Report Says
The average deal size more than tripled from 2020 to $179.7 million.

Robo-Advisor Betterment Moves Into Crypto Via Makara Acquisition
Betterment customers will now be able to invest in pre-built crypto portfolios alongside their existing traditional investments.

Silvergate's Acquisition of Diem's Assets Positive for Stablecoin Launch, Analysts Say
The crypto-focused bank plans to launch a stablecoin by the end of the year.

FTX Buys Crypto Exchange Liquid Group for Expansion in Japan
The deal announcement follows FTX closing a $400 million round at a $32 billion valuation.

PsyOptions Acquires Tap Finance for Undisclosed Sum
Two projects become one as a Solana options shop looks to expand its offerings.

ConsenSys Acquires Ethereum Wallet MyCrypto, Plans to Merge It With MetaMask
The acquisition will eventually bring MetaMask to more platforms and deepen its integrations.

