9 stories about Acquisition from across the crypto press, curated and summarized daily. Most recent: Aug 29, 2026.
BitGo is buying NYDIG's institutional trading division for $42.5 million, expanding its derivatives and financing services. This move allows NYDIG to focus on its energy and data-center business while BitGo strengthens its institutional offerings.
Payward, the parent company of Kraken, has acquired Magic Labs' wallet business. The deal brings wallet technology to Payward's enterprise platform, potentially reducing the number of infrastructure providers businesses need to integrate with.
SBI Holdings has completed its acquisition of a majority stake in Singapore-based crypto platform Coinhako, following approval from the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS). This move strengthens SBI's position in the digital asset market in Southeast Asia.
SBI, a major Japanese financial group, is buying Bitbank for $289 million, forming the country's biggest crypto exchange. The deal expands SBI's crypto ecosystem, including trading, stablecoins, and blockchain services.
Franklin Templeton has created a dedicated crypto division following the completion of its acquisition of 250 Digital. The move comes as the firm's tokenized assets grew from roughly $768 million to over $2.5 billion in a year.
Metaplanet is buying Siiibo Securities for $13.1 million, gaining a securities license to offer Bitcoin investment products in Japan. This move positions Metaplanet as a key player in the country's Bitcoin financial ecosystem.
Blockworks has acquired Messari for just over $10 million, combining two major crypto data platforms. This deal highlights the growing trend of consolidation in the crypto data space.
Metaplanet is acquiring Siiibo Securities for $13 million to develop bitcoin-linked yield products. The deal is expected to close in July, and the company plans to rename the business Metaplanet Securities.
Standard Chartered is on track to fully acquire Zodia Custody, with a signing targeted by the end of June and completion by the end of August. Julian Sawyer, CEO of Zodia, says every bank will soon need to hold digital assets to stay competitive.