mergers and acquisitions

Decentralized Exchange dYdX Acquires Social Trading App Pocket Protector
The DEX also appointed Pocket Protector co-founder Eddie Zhang as president.

Crypto Trading Technology Firm Talos to Buy Data Platform Coin Metrics for Over $100M: Source
The combination will create an integrated data and investment management platform for trading cryptocurrencies.

Superstate CEO Robert Leshner Buys Majority Stake in 'Shady' Liquor Vendor With BTC Strategy
Leshner said he plans to dismiss the firm's leadership and explore "strategic transactions" to turn the company around.

Core Scientific Sale Sets Floor Price for Bitcoin Miners: JPMorgan
The deal, however, appears to be a "one-off," and unlikely to be replicated.

Core Scientific Cut to Neutral as CoreWeave Deal Adds Complexity: H.C. Wainwright
The firm's analysts expect shareholder approval for the transaction, with no indication of delays to the closing timeline.

CoreWeave’s All-Stock Bid for Core Scientific Likely to Draw Shareholder Scrutiny: KBW
Deal valued at $20.40/share marks second acquisition attempt; KBW sees limited upside for Core Scientific shareholders.

Core Scientific, Bitcoin Miners Tumble on CoreWeave Buyout; Jefferies Says Price in Expected Range
The deal aligns with CoreWeave's post-IPO growth strategy, leveraging its strong equity position to drive large-scale M&A, according to the investment bank.

Ondo Finance to Buy SEC-Regulated Broker Oasis Pro for U.S. Tokenized Stock Push
The deal, pending regulatory approval, would give Ondo licenses to operate a broker-dealer, ATS and transfer agent for digital securities in the U.S.

Coinbase Acquires Token Management Platform LiquiFi for Undisclosed Amount
Terms of the deal remain undisclosed.

0x Acquires Competitor Flood in Push to Boost Share of $2.3B DEX Aggregator Market
The acquisition is 0x’s first since the firm’s founding in 2017.
