# Сопутствующие статьи по теме Acquisition

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Bitpush Daily News Digest: Sources say Trump may appoint new Fed chair in first week of January next year; Spot gold breaks above $4,450/oz, hitting new all-time high; Coinbase to acquire prediction market startup The Clearing Company

Bitpush Daily News Digest: Sources indicate that former President Trump may appoint a new Federal Reserve Chair in the first week of January 2026. Spot gold reached a new all-time high, surpassing $4,450 per ounce. Coinbase announced its acquisition of prediction market startup The Clearing Company, though the financial terms remain undisclosed. TD Cowen affirmed a "buy" rating for MicroStrategy (MSTR) with a $500 price target, citing strong liquidity preparations for a potential extended crypto downturn. Fintech firm Erebor raised $350 million at a $4.35 billion valuation and secured an FDIC bank charter. Additionally, Tether CEO Paolo Ardoino hinted at the upcoming launch of USAT, a new stablecoin compliant with U.S. regulations, developed in partnership with Anchorage Digital.

比推12/22 23:34

Bitpush Daily News Digest: Sources say Trump may appoint new Fed chair in first week of January next year; Spot gold breaks above $4,450/oz, hitting new all-time high; Coinbase to acquire prediction market startup The Clearing Company

比推12/22 23:34

ETHZilla liquidates $74.5M in Ether to redeem convertible debt

Cryptocurrency treasury firm ETHZilla liquidated 24,291 Ether (worth $74.5 million) to redeem outstanding convertible debt, according to a filing with the SEC. The sale leaves the company with approximately 69,800 ETH remaining on its balance sheet. ETHZilla recently rebranded from a biotech firm and pivoted to an Ether-focused investment strategy. The move reflects a broader trend of digital asset companies repositioning amid a crypto market downturn, with other firms like FG Nexus and Sequans Communications also selling portions of their crypto holdings to manage debt and strengthen their financial positions.

cointelegraph12/22 22:11

ETHZilla liquidates $74.5M in Ether to redeem convertible debt

cointelegraph12/22 22:11

Coinbase to acquire The Clearing Company in prediction markets push

Coinbase has agreed to acquire The Clearing Company, an on-chain prediction markets startup, as part of its strategy to become an "Everything Exchange." The acquisition, expected to close in January, will expand Coinbase’s offerings beyond digital assets to include prediction markets spanning politics, sports, and culture. The Clearing Company, founded earlier this year and backed by Coinbase Ventures, recently applied to become a Derivatives Clearing Organization with the CFTC. Coinbase views prediction markets as a major growth opportunity, citing regulatory developments and potential tax advantages over traditional gambling. The move aligns with broader industry interest in event-based markets, with players like Polymarket and Kalshi also active in the space.

cointelegraph12/22 15:07

Coinbase to acquire The Clearing Company in prediction markets push

cointelegraph12/22 15:07

EU’s Largest Bitcoin Miner Northern Data Sold to Tether-run Companies, But There’s a Twist

EU's largest Bitcoin miner, Northern Data, sold its mining subsidiary Peak Mining in November for up to $200 million to three companies. An investigation reveals that two of these buyers are controlled by Tether's founders, Giancarlo Devasini and CEO Paolo Ardoino. This raises conflict of interest concerns as Tether already holds a 54% controlling stake in Northern Data and has provided it with a €610 million loan. The sale, not initially disclosed as a related-party transaction due to lighter German market rules, occurred just before Tether-backed Rumble announced a major acquisition of Northern Data. This was the second attempt to sell Peak Mining, following a collapsed $235 million deal with another Devasini-linked entity.

ccn.com12/22 10:09

EU’s Largest Bitcoin Miner Northern Data Sold to Tether-run Companies, But There’s a Twist

ccn.com12/22 10:09

Tether-backed Northern Data sold mining firm to Tether execs: FT

Northern Data, a Tether-backed data center operator, sold its Bitcoin mining business, Peak Mining, for up to $200 million to three companies run by Tether executives, including its co-founder and CEO. The sale occurred just before Rumble, a video-sharing platform in which Tether holds a major stake, agreed to acquire Northern Data. This is the second attempt to sell the mining unit to a Tether-linked entity. Northern Data is under investigation in Europe for suspected tax fraud and has a complex financial relationship with Tether, including a €610 million loan. The sale highlights Tether's expanding interests beyond stablecoins into mining, AI, and other ventures.

cointelegraph12/22 05:39

Tether-backed Northern Data sold mining firm to Tether execs: FT

cointelegraph12/22 05:39

Crypto Biz: Bank stablecoins get a rulebook; Bitcoin gets a land grab

Washington is advancing regulatory clarity for bank-issued stablecoins, with the FDIC proposing a framework under the GENIUS Act. This outlines how insured banks can seek approval to issue payment stablecoins via subsidiaries, subject to public consultation. Meanwhile, corporate Bitcoin accumulation continues, as American Bitcoin surpasses ProCap, now holding over 5,000 BTC. Anchorage Digital expands its institutional services by acquiring Securitize’s advisory platform. Bhutan, a major national Bitcoin holder, plans to use part of its 11,000 BTC reserves to fund the Gelephu Mindfulness City project, balancing economic development with long-term capital preservation.

cointelegraph12/19 21:05

Crypto Biz: Bank stablecoins get a rulebook; Bitcoin gets a land grab

cointelegraph12/19 21:05

Why Are Crypto Project Acquisitions Now Excluding Tokens?

Recent acquisitions in the crypto space, such as Circle’s purchase of Interop Labs (developers of Axelar Network), have sparked controversy by focusing on acquiring teams and intellectual property while excluding the native tokens. In the Axelar case, the AXL token and network remain independent, leading to a 15% price drop and community backlash. Similar patterns emerged in other acquisitions: Kraken’s Ink acquired Vertex Protocol’s team and tech but abandoned the VRTX token, causing a 75% crash. Pump.fun acquired Padre and invalidated its token without compensation, and Coinbase integrated Vector.fun’s tech without involving the TNSR token. These cases reflect a broader “acquihire” trend common in Web2, where companies acquire talent and tech but avoid equity or token obligations. In crypto, however, this often leaves retail token holders with no rights or financial benefits, as tokens are designed to avoid regulatory scrutiny as securities—offering utility or governance instead of ownership or profit-sharing. This has led to growing tension between project teams and token holders, exemplified by Aave’s recent governance proposal to assert DAO control over IP, equity, and revenue—highlighting the misalignment between token-based incentives and traditional equity structures. The trend raises fundamental questions about the value and rights attached to tokens in decentralized ecosystems.

marsbit12/18 01:12

Why Are Crypto Project Acquisitions Now Excluding Tokens?

marsbit12/18 01:12

Coinbase gets nod from Indian regulators to acquire CoinDCX stake

The Competition Commission of India has approved Coinbase's acquisition of a minority stake in cryptocurrency exchange CoinDCX. The approval, confirmed by Coinbase's chief legal officer Paul Grewal, deepens the partnership between the two platforms. Neither the regulatory notice nor Grewal disclosed the exact stake percentage. Earlier reports indicated Coinbase planned to invest with a post-money valuation of about $2.4 billion, while denying rumors of a full $1 billion acquisition. Separately, Coinbase is reportedly planning to reintroduce fiat on-ramps for Indian users in 2026, marking its return to the Indian market after halting services in 2023. India, with over 1.4 billion people, is considered a major crypto market with an estimated 100 million users.

cointelegraph12/17 22:05

Coinbase gets nod from Indian regulators to acquire CoinDCX stake

cointelegraph12/17 22:05

Axelar Team Acquired, Token Abandoned: Circle's 'Take the Team, Not the Token' Move Sparks Heated Debate in Crypto Community

Circle, the stablecoin giant, has announced the acquisition of the core team and intellectual property of Interop Labs, the initial development team behind the cross-chain protocol Axelar Network. The move aims to advance Circle’s cross-chain infrastructure strategy and improve interoperability for its core products like Arc and CCTP. However, the acquisition explicitly excludes the Axelar Network itself, its foundation, and its native token AXL, which will continue to operate under community governance. Another contributing team, Common Prefix, will take over Interop Labs' former activities. Following the news, the price of AXL dropped sharply, falling 15% to around $0.115. The “acquire-the-team-but-not-the-token” approach has sparked intense debate within the crypto community. Critics, including VCs and industry figures, argue that the move unfairly disadvantages token holders, who supported the project early on but received nothing from the acquisition. Some have called it a “rug pull” and raised ethical and legal concerns, emphasizing the misalignment between team incentives and token holder interests. Supporters counter that this reflects standard market reality where tokens sit at the bottom of the capital structure—below debt and equity—and aren’t inherently entitled to proceeds in acquisitions. They see Circle’s decision as a rational business move that follows conventional corporate finance hierarchies. The incident highlights a recurring conflict in crypto: the ambiguous legal and economic status of tokens. While often treated as “quasi-equity” during bullish phases, tokens lack formal rights in events like acquisitions or liquidations. The Axelar situation underscores the need for clearer definitions and structures around token rights and incentives.

marsbit12/17 10:05

Axelar Team Acquired, Token Abandoned: Circle's 'Take the Team, Not the Token' Move Sparks Heated Debate in Crypto Community

marsbit12/17 10:05

Circle Acquires Axelar Team but Excludes Token, How Should Token Holders Respond to Value Stripping?

Circle, the stablecoin giant, has announced the acquisition of the core team and technology behind Axelar Network's initial team, Interop Labs, to advance its cross-chain infrastructure strategy. However, the acquisition explicitly excludes the Axelar Network project itself, its foundation, and the AXL token, which will continue to operate independently under community governance. This has led to a sharp 15% drop in AXL's price. The move has sparked significant controversy, highlighting the ongoing debate over "equity vs. token" interests in the crypto industry. Critics, including VCs and industry figures, argue that the acquisition effectively abandons token holders who supported the project, calling it a "rug pull" and morally questionable. They emphasize that while the team and intellectual property were monetized, token investors were left with depreciating assets. Supporters, however, view it as a standard market practice, noting that tokens sit at the bottom of the capital structure in traditional finance, behind debt and equity. They argue that Circle’s decision reflects rational business logic, where acquirers prioritize valuable assets like talent and IP without obligation to token holders. The core issue revolves around the ambiguous legal and economic nature of tokens—often treated as "quasi-equity" during bullish phases but stripped of rights in events like acquisitions. The incident underscores the need for clearer definitions and structures for tokens to protect investors and ensure fairness in future deals.

比推12/16 15:08

Circle Acquires Axelar Team but Excludes Token, How Should Token Holders Respond to Value Stripping?