Tagged: acquisition

April 16, 2026 @ 6:24 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Investment platform eToro (NASDAQ:ETOR) has reached an agreement to purchase Zengo, a specialist in user-managed cryptocurrency storage solutions. The transaction is estimated to be valued at around $70 million. This strategic acquisition reflects eToro’s ongoing efforts to deepen its involvement in DLT or blockchain-based services… Read More

April 16, 2026 @ 4:55 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Global payments provider Euronet Worldwide (NASDAQ: EEFT), known for its role in payment processing, financial technology services, and cross-border transactions, has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire PaynoPain, a Spanish fintech firm. This move represents a calculated expansion of Euronet’s footprint in the European… Read More

April 10, 2026 @ 6:15 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Accenture (NYSE: ACN) has reportedly acquired Keepler Data Tech, a Spanish cloud-native AI and data firm. The recent acquisition will now aim to further expand Accenture’s existing capabilities in order to assist clients across industries reinvent their key business processes with AI breakthroughs now grounded… Read More

April 6, 2026 @ 8:55 am By Omar Faridi  |  

In a move to enhance tools for investment professionals, Carta has acquired ListAlpha and introduced LP CRM, an AI-driven platform tailored for investment firms. This system seeks to streamline the oversight of limited partners (LPs), build detailed investor networks, and optimize the full cycle of… Read More

March 26, 2026 @ 12:19 am By Tony Zerucha  |  

Sokin, a business payments and finance platform, has added stablecoin capability. There are no private keys, no contract addresses or native blockchain fees to worry about. A company’s stablecoin wallet sits alongside its traditional currency accounts in the same dashboard, with the same approvals, compliance,… Read More

March 25, 2026 @ 5:09 pm By JD Alois  |  

RedStone has acquired STM. co and the TokenizeThis brand. Details of the transaction were not immediately available. RedStone is a blockchain oracle firm specializing in yield-bearing assets for DeFi and other onchain financial services, including stablecoins and staking. TokenizeThis claims the title of the longest-running global… Read More

March 24, 2026 @ 5:54 pm By JD Alois  |  

StartEngine, a top securities crowdfunding platform, has acquired Vinovest, a niche wine-and-whiskey investment platform. The terms of the deal were not immediately available. According to a company statement, Vinovest currently is home to 200,00 registered users. Since its founding, Vinovest has secured approximately $140 million… Read More

March 18, 2026 @ 2:15 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

iCapital has signed a definitive agreement to purchase Hexure. This strategic move is designed to establish the first fully integrated technology system dedicated to annuities and insurance products, seamlessly linked with iCapital’s existing infrastructure for alternative and structured investments. The initiative creates a single operating… Read More

March 18, 2026 @ 9:26 am By JD Alois  |  

BVNK is being acquired by legacy payments firm Mastercard for $1.8 billion. BVNK is a stablecoin Fintech that has grown to process payment volumes in the billions. It holds multiple licenses around the world, including a money transmitter approval in the US, an EMI in… Read More

March 18, 2026 @ 3:01 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Mastercard (NYSE: MA) unveiled plans to purchase BVNK, a firm specializing in stablecoin technology, in a deal worth up to $1.8 billion that includes performance-based incentives of $300 million. The acquisition, disclosed on March 17, 2026, from the company’s base in Purchase, New York, aims… Read More

March 17, 2026 @ 9:17 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Accenture (NYSE: ACN) has officially closed its deal to acquire Faculty, a UK based artificial intelligence firm known for its expertise in deploying AI responsibly across government and commercial organizations. The transaction, finalized on March 16, 2026, strengthens the consulting giant’s position as a go-to… Read More

March 15, 2026 @ 10:26 am By Tony Zerucha  |  

Ramp has acquired Billhop, a Stockholm- and London-based payments platform licensed in the UK and Sweden. The acquisition deepens the company’s support for customers operating in the UK and Europe. Additionally, Ramp will open its first international offices in London and Stockholm. Nearly half of… Read More

February 28, 2026 @ 9:28 am By Omar Faridi  |  

In a development for the European fintech investment sector, Augmentum Fintech (LON: AUGM), a growth capital firm based operating in London, has reportedly accepted a cash takeover proposal valued at approximately £185.7 million from Verdane, a Norwegian private equity group specializing in technology-driven businesses. The announcement… Read More

February 20, 2026 @ 2:48 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Global payments processor Visa  (NYSE: V) has announced a definitive agreement to purchase two Argentine payment platforms—Prisma Medios de Pago and Newpay—from private equity firm Advent International. The move represents a major step in strengthening Visa’s operations in one of Latin America’s key markets. Although… Read More

February 19, 2026 @ 7:35 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Cryptocurrency platform Kraken recently made several announcements including a significant acquisition, the release of its latest Proof of Reserves report, and strong endorsement from U.S. Senator Cynthia Lummis highlighting its contributions to Wyoming’s economy. These developments underscore Kraken’s ongoing efforts to expand its services, reinforce… Read More

February 18, 2026 @ 8:05 am By Omar Faridi  |  

UK private equity firm Hypha has completed the acquisition of Pass, a fast-growing education technology company headquartered in Harrogate, North Yorkshire. The move was enabled by a £5 million loan from digital bank OakNorth, highlighting the increasing role of specialist financing in fueling sector consolidation… Read More

February 12, 2026 @ 3:54 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

In its latest effort to further strengthen its offerings in the private markets, fintech iCapital has revealed plans to acquire Passthrough, a specialist in investor onboarding and compliance solutions. Announced on February 11, 2026, this strategic deal aims to streamline operations for general partners (GPs)… Read More

February 4, 2026 @ 7:27 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

IG Group Holdings plc has reportedly wrapped up its acquisition of Independent Reserve, a prominent crypto exchange platform. This development, which received the green light from Singapore’s Monetary Authority, marks a strategic step forward for both entities as they aim to capitalize on the surging… Read More

February 3, 2026 @ 9:15 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Billionaire tech entrepreneur Elon Musk has orchestrated the acquisition of his artificial intelligence venture, xAI, by SpaceX, his pioneering rocket and satellite company. Announced on February 2, 2026, this merger consolidates two of Musk’s flagship private enterprises into a single powerhouse entity, valued at an… Read More

January 26, 2026 @ 9:47 am By Michael Wong  |  

PayPal Holdings (NASDAQ:PYPL)said it has agreed to acquire Cymbio, a multi-channel commerce orchestration platform, as the payments giant steps up its push into AI-powered and agentic commerce. The deal will strengthen PayPal’s ability to help merchants sell products across so-called agentic surfaces, including AI platforms… Read More