WonderFi Acquires IREN for Billions
@SignalPlus raises $50M for derivatives trading tech; @WasabiCard secures $10M for stablecoin payments; @Robinhood acquires @WonderFi for $180M #Update #Crypto $BTC
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Ethereum Gains $235 Million from BitMine Investment
@BitMine acquires nearly 112,000 $ETH for approximately $235 million, raising reserves to 5.39 million ETH (4.47% of total supply), aiming for 5% by 2026. #Update #Crypto $ETH
Coincheck Acquired by KDDI for $65M
KDDI invests $65M for a 14.9% stake in Coincheck Group, shares rise 35% on May 12. Partnership to launch non-custodial wallet for 30M users in summer 2026. #Update #Crypto
Binance Launches $4.2B Tokenized Securities Deal
@Bullish plans to acquire Equiniti for $4.2B, linking digital assets with shareholder records. The deal aims to create a global transfer agent for tokenized securities. #Update #Finance
Ethereum Soars After $240M Acquisition Deal
@Bitmine acquires 100,000 $ETH, raising reserves to 5.1 million amid a predicted market recovery termed “crypto spring,” driven by asset tokenization and AI demand. #Update #Crypto $ETH
Kraken Funding Fuels $550M DeFi Surge
@Payward acquires Bitnomial for $550M, expanding into US derivatives; secures $200M from Deutsche Börse Group. @Slash raises $100M for a global financial platform. #Update #Crypto $BTC
Kraken Acquires Bitnomial in $550M Deal
Payward, parent of Kraken, will acquire Bitnomial for up to $550M, enhancing its U.S. crypto derivatives platform with CFTC-licensed infrastructure. Closing expected in 2026. Crypto
OpenAI Acquires TBPN Podcast Startup
OpenAI acquires Technology Business Programming Network, integrating its team to enhance AI communication strategies while maintaining editorial independence. Co-founders report to Chris Lehane. #Update #Tech
Bitcoin Soars as Binance Acquires $1 Billion
@Binance has converted $1 billion of SAFU fund reserves into Bitcoin, acquiring 15,000 BTC over five transactions in 30 days. The company plans to regularly rebalance the fund based on market values. #Update #Crypto $BTC
Farcaster Returns $180M After Neynar Deal
@Farcaster returns $180 million to investors after its acquisition by @Neynar, which will focus on developer enhancements. Merkle Manufactory continues responsible capital management. #Update #Crypto
Ethereum Secures $100M Acquisition Funding
@Republic Technologies secures a $100 million investment to expand its Ethereum holdings and staking capabilities, utilizing zero-interest financing. This highlights growing institutional interest in $ETH. #Update #Crypto $ETH
Coinbase Launches $2 Billion BVNK Acquisition
@Coinbase is nearing a $2 billion acquisition of stablecoin startup BVNK, with negotiations expected to finalize by early 2026. Mastercard has also shown interest in BVNK. #Update #Crypto $USDT
Crypto Fundraising Firm Echo Acquired for $375M
@Coinbase acquires Echo for $375M to enhance onchain capital formation, aiding startups and investors. Echo will remain standalone while integrating with Coinbase’s platform. #Update #Crypto $ETH
Ripple Acquires GTreasury for $1B Expansion
@Ripple is acquiring treasury software provider GTreasury for $1 billion, enhancing its corporate finance offerings and targeting legacy systems in treasury departments. #Update #Crypto $XRP