4th June 2025 Digital Bytes
Digital asset mergers and acquisitions (M&A) in 2025: major deals and trends - digital assets M&A activity surged in 2025, with firms such as Coinbase, Kraken and Ripple leading high-profile acquisitions across derivatives, brokerage and AI. The sector is expanding beyond trading into payments, compliance, analytics and entertainment as firms pursue full-stack digital ecosystems. Traditional banks, FinTechs and data providers are also in play, whilst AI labs, gaming studios and infrastructure firms are becoming prime targets. Regulatory shifts are accelerating consolidation with stablecoin issuers and regional exchanges particularly exposed. The trend signals digital assets’ integration with mainstream finance and tech. Strategic acquisitions, thoughtful diversification and strong execution will define success as the industry enters a more mature phase.
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