Global Settlement Holdings to Acquire Majority Stake in Uganda’s AKIBA International
Global Settlement Holdings (GSH) announced it will acquire a majority stake in Uganda‑based AKIBA International, giving GSH licences and infrastructure to run a broker‑dealer off‑ramp and a regulated tokenised asset exchange. The deal, pending regulatory approval, expands GSH’s tokenisation push in Africa and includes plans to raise up to $1.5 billion for platform assets.
Morph Launches $150M Payment Accelerator Backed by Bitget
Morph announced the launch of its Payment Accelerator, backed by a $150 million commitment from the Bitget ecosystem, to support companies scaling high-volume stablecoin payments. The accelerator will provide production-grade infrastructure, technical integration, and performance-based incentives as stablecoins gain institutional...
Polymarket Acquires Brahma to Strengthen DeFi Infrastructure
Polymarket announced the acquisition of Brahma, a DeFi infrastructure provider, on April 8, 2026. The deal aims to enhance Polymarket's trading performance and technical infrastructure. The acquisition reflects ongoing consolidation in the DeFi sector.
Republic Secures Strategic Investment From Hamilton Lane
Republic, the online investment platform, has received a strategic investment from Hamilton Lane to expand its tokenization and secondary market capabilities. The amount was undisclosed, but the funding underscores Hamilton Lane’s confidence in Republic’s vision for digital securities.
INXY Payments Raises $7M to Expand Global Crypto-to-Fiat Payments Platform
INXY Payments announced it has raised a total of $7 million across two funding rounds to expand its EU‑authorized crypto‑to‑fiat payment platform. The new capital will be used to enhance its global gateway, allowing merchants to accept altcoins and stablecoins...
Pepeto Token Presale Raises over $8M
Crypto project Pepeto completed its token presale, raising more than $8 million from investors. The presale, featuring a cross‑chain bridge and 189 % APY staking, locked its total supply at 420 trillion tokens ahead of a Binance listing. The fundraising marks a significant...
XBTO Raises $217M From ValueLabs in Strategic Partnership
XBTO, a global institutional digital asset solutions provider, announced a $217 million capital raise with ValueLabs taking a minority equity stake in XBTO Global Limited. The funding will be used to scale client‑facing technology, seed new hedge‑fund strategies, and develop structured...
ZeroStack Commits $107M to Acquire 21% of 0G Token Supply via Texas Blocker
ZeroStack announced a $107 million commitment to acquire roughly 21 % of the 0G token supply, forming Texas Blocker Corp. to hold the tokens. The transaction will make Texas Blocker a subsidiary of ZeroStack and settle a convertible note, with closing expected...
Pixie Chess Secures $5.2M Seed Funding to Launch On-Chain Chess Platform
On April 2, 2026, on-chain chess startup Pixie Chess announced the close of a $5.2 million seed round, enabling the launch of its platform with collectible chess pieces and player-funded tournaments. The funding will support development and prize pools, including...
Franklin Templeton Acquires 250 Digital, Launches Dedicated Crypto Division
Franklin Templeton announced the acquisition of 250 Digital, a crypto investment management firm spun out of CoinFund, to create a dedicated Franklin Crypto division for institutional investors. The deal includes the full 250 Digital team and liquid crypto strategies, with...
CoinShares Merges with SPAC Vine Hill Capital in $1.2B Deal, Begins Nasdaq Trading
Crypto investment firm CoinShares completed its merger with SPAC Vine Hill Capital, forming CoinShares PLC and launching on Nasdaq under ticker CSHR. The transaction valued the business at around $1.2 billion and included a $50 million institutional investment.
OpenFX Raises $94 Million in Funding Round Led by Accel, Lightspeed Faction, M13, Northzone, and Pantera
Fintech infrastructure startup OpenFX announced it has closed a $94 million funding round led by Accel, Lightspeed Faction, M13, Northzone and Pantera, valuing the company at about $500 million. The capital will be used to expand its stablecoin‑native cross‑border payments platform into...
C1 Fund Invests in Uphold in Undisclosed Funding Round
C1 Fund Inc., a venture investor in digital‑asset companies, announced an investment in Uphold, the 11‑year‑old crypto platform. The terms of the funding were not disclosed. The deal highlights continued investor interest in crypto infrastructure.
Hamilton Labs Secures Undisclosed Funding From AXIAN Investment to Expand Dollar Stablecoin Infrastructure in Africa
Egyptian fintech infrastructure provider Hamilton Labs announced it has raised an undisclosed investment from AXIAN Investment, the venture arm of AXIAN Group, to scale its dollar-pegged stablecoin USDh across Africa. The funding will support the launch and integration of the...
World Foundation Raises $65M in OTC WLD Token Sale
World Foundation raised $65 million by selling roughly 239 million WLD tokens in an over‑the‑counter transaction to four counterparties, with the first tranche settled on March 20 at an average price of $0.27 per token. $25 million of the tokens are locked for six...
Bitcoin Miners Raise Debt Financing to Fund AI Pivot
Bitcoin miners are securing large debt financing deals to fund AI-driven data center operations, with companies like Core Scientific, Cipher, IREN, and TeraWulf expanding facilities and issuing notes worth billions of dollars. The financing supports their shift from pure mining...
Megapot Raises $5M in Funding Round Led by Dragonfly
Megapot announced a $5 million funding round led by Dragonfly with participation from Coinbase Ventures and Bankless Ventures. The capital will help the crypto-powered global lottery expand to more countries. The round was disclosed on March 26, 2026.
MARA Holdings Sells $1.1B of Bitcoin to Retire $1B of Convertible Debt
MARA Holdings, the largest U.S. Bitcoin miner, sold 15,133 BTC for about $1.1 billion between March 4‑25, 2026. The proceeds were used to repurchase roughly $1 billion of its 0 % convertible senior notes due 2030 and 2031 at a 9 % discount, cutting its...
Startale Group Secures $50M From SBI Group to Complete $63M Series A
Japanese blockchain firm Startale Group closed a $50 million investment from SBI Group, completing its $63 million Series A round. The funding will be used to scale tokenized securities infrastructure, stablecoins and consumer‑facing on‑chain products. The round follows a $13 million first close led...
Obex Deploys $1B USDS to Eight Sky Ecosystem Projects
Obex, the stablecoin incubator backed by the Sky ecosystem, announced its inaugural cohort of eight projects and began deploying up to $1 billion in USDS into them, targeting sectors such as mortgages, AI hardware, and solar energy. The deployment is part...
Invesco Acquires Superstate’s $900M Tokenized T‑Bill Fund
Invesco announced it will take over the Superstate Short Duration US Government Securities Fund (USTB), a tokenized Treasury‑bill fund with over $900 million in assets under management. The asset manager will assume branding and operational control, positioning itself in the growing...
Pepeto Raises $8.1M in Presale as Next Pepe Coin Contender
Crypto token Pepeto, built by a PEPE co‑founder, raised $8.1 million in its presale at $0.000000186 per token. The funds will support the launch of its exchange ecosystem, including PepetoSwap, Pepeto Bridge, and Pepeto Exchange, ahead of upcoming listings.
PEPE Cofounder’s Presale Raises $8.1M in Token Funding
The PEPE cofounder’s token presale has raised $8.1 million from thousands of wallets at $0.000000186 per token. The funds will support the launch of three products – PepetoSwap, Pepeto Bridge, and Pepeto Exchange – ahead of exchange listings.
Canaan Acquires 49% Stake in Cipher's Texas Mining Venture for $39.75M
Canaan Inc. announced it has purchased a 49% equity interest in a West Texas joint mining venture from Cipher Digital for $39.75 million. The deal, funded through the issuance of Canaan shares, includes three mining sites with a combined 120 MW capacity...
Mastercard to Acquire Stablecoin Infrastructure Firm BVNK for up to $1.8B
Mastercard announced an agreement to acquire BVNK, a stablecoin payment infrastructure company, for up to $1.8 billion. The acquisition is intended to expand Mastercard’s cross‑border remittance and business payment capabilities. The deal was reported on March 18 2026.
Polymarket Acquires Brahma to Scale Blockchain Trading Infrastructure
Prediction markets platform Polymarket announced the acquisition of Brahma, a financial infrastructure company that builds real‑time execution and settlement systems for high‑volume digital‑asset and fintech transactions. The terms of the deal were not disclosed. The acquisition is intended to strengthen...
ICE Invests $25B in Crypto Exchange OKX
Intercontinental Exchange (ICE) has made a strategic corporate investment of $25 billion in crypto exchange OKX, marking one of the largest recent infusions into the digital asset sector. The investment was reported in a weekly Web3 commentary on March 16, 2026,...
TeraWulf Secures $500M Bridge Loan Led by Morgan Stanley
TeraWulf announced it has secured a $500 million, 364‑day senior secured bridge facility led by Morgan Stanley to fund construction of its Hawesville, Kentucky data center, providing development capital while longer‑term financing is arranged.
Crypto Wealth Platform Abra to Go Public Through $750 Million SPAC Deal
Crypto wealth platform Abra announced a merger with SPAC New Providence Acquisition Corp. III, valuing Abra at $750 million and creating Abra Financial Inc., which will list on Nasdaq under the ticker ABRX. The deal could deliver up to $300 million in cash...
Ledn Sells $188M Bitcoin‑backed ABS in First Rated Transaction
Ledn has sold $188 million of asset‑backed securities backed by Bitcoin‑collateralized consumer loans, marking the first rated ABS transaction of its kind. The notes were issued in Class A ($160 million) and Class B ($28 million) tranches, priced at 335 bps over the benchmark. Proceeds will...
Metaplanet Raises $255M in Share Placement to Fund Bitcoin Accumulation
Japanese bitcoin‑treasury firm Metaplanet raised 40.8 billion yen ($255 million) from global institutional investors via a premium‑priced share placement and warrants, potentially unlocking up to $531 million. The capital will be used to expand its bitcoin reserves as it targets 210,000 BTC. The financing...
Ripple to Acquire Australian Payments Firm BC Payments
Ripple announced its plan to acquire BC Payments, an Australian blockchain payments company, as part of its expansion into the Australian market. The deal, reported in a March 2026 industry digest, underscores Ripple's push into new geographies and regulatory engagement.
APEMARS Token Presale Raises $297K, Sells 12.4B Tokens
APEMARS, a crypto project, is conducting a token presale now in Stage 11. The presale has sold 12.4 billion tokens, raising roughly $297 k from 1,395 holders, with the token priced at $0.000107 and a projected listing price of $0.0055, implying a potential...
Mutuum Finance Raises over $20.8M in Funding
Ethereum‑based DeFi protocol Mutuum Finance announced it has raised over $20.8 million in funding, supporting its rapid token price jump from $0.01 to $0.04. The capital will be used to expand its lending‑borrowing platform and accelerate development.
FundBank Acquires Irish Blockchain Startup Trrue Chain for €10M
US institutional bank FundBank announced the acquisition of Irish blockchain startup Trrue Chain for €10 million ($11 million). The deal expands FundBank’s European footprint and strengthens its crypto‑custody capabilities as institutional demand for digital assets rises. The founders will remain with the...
PerpTools Raises $3M Seed Round Led by DEXForce and Orderly
PerpTools, the on-chain perpetual futures trading platform built by the DEXTools team, announced a $3 million seed funding round led by DEXForce and Orderly. The funding will support integration of PerpTools within the DEXTools ecosystem and further development of decentralized...
Cryptio Raises $45M Series B to Expand Enterprise Crypto Accounting
Cryptio, a provider of enterprise crypto accounting software, closed a $45 million Series B round co‑led by BlackFin Capital Partners and Sentinel Global, with participation from 1kx, Alven, BlueYard Capital and Ledger Cathay Capital. The funding will be used to expand its...
Jito Foundation Acquires Solana News Outlet SolanaFloor
Jito Foundation announced it has acquired SolanaFloor, a Solana‑focused news outlet, with operations resuming on March 10, 2026. The acquisition retains SolanaFloor’s editorial independence under the foundation’s stewardship. The deal underscores a growing trend of consolidation in crypto media.
Pepeto Raises $7.85M in Token Presale, Launching Exchange-Backed Meme Coin
Pepeto, a meme‑coin project with its own exchange and revenue‑sharing model, has raised $7.85 million in its ongoing presale. The fundraising supports the launch of PepetoSwap across Ethereum, BNB Chain and Solana, and positions the token for a Binance listing.
Cyclops Secures $8M Strategic Investment From Castle Island Ventures, F‑Prime and Shift4 Payments
Cyclops announced an $8 million strategic investment from Castle Island Ventures, F‑Prime and Shift4 Payments to build a payments‑industry‑focused stablecoin and crypto platform. The funding will enable the company to offer crypto and stablecoin capabilities to payment service providers through a...
OKX Receives Strategic Investment From Intercontinental Exchange, Valued at $25B
Crypto exchange OKX announced it has received a strategic investment from Intercontinental Exchange (ICE), valuing the San Jose‑based firm at about $25 billion. The investment, part of a partnership that will also bring tokenized stocks and crypto futures, was disclosed on...
Kraken Secures $800M Funding Round, Valued at $20B, with Investors Citadel Securities, Jane Street and DRW Venture Capital
Kraken announced the closing of an $800 million funding round that values the crypto exchange at $20 billion. The round included a $200 million investment from Citadel Securities and additional capital from Jane Street and DRW Venture Capital. The funding comes as...
Beast Industries Acquires Step, Expanding Into Youth Financial Services
Beast Industries announced the acquisition of Step, a banking app for teenagers and young adults with over seven million users. The deal, disclosed on March 3, 2026, positions the company to offer a suite of financial services, including spending, savings,...
Five Bells Secures Seed Funding Led by Ego Death Capital
NYC-based digital asset post‑trade infrastructure provider Five Bells announced the closing of its seed round, raising an undisclosed amount. The round was led by Ego Death Capital with participation from Timechain, Epoch and Fulgur Ventures. The funds will be used...
FundBank Acquires Irish Blockchain Startup Trrue Chain for €10M
FundBank, a US institutional banking firm, has completed the acquisition of Irish Layer‑1 blockchain startup Trrue Chain for €10 million (≈ $11 million). The deal, completed last week, will see the founders stay on as employees and supports FundBank’s expansion in European digital...
Flux Raises $17M in New Funding Round to Expand Decentralized Cloud Platform
Decentralized cloud infrastructure platform Flux announced it has secured $17 million in new funding to grow its node network, ecosystem and enterprise offerings. The cash will be used to add more operators, improve performance and expand developer tools as Web3...
Pepeto Raises over $7M in Token Presale
Pepeto, a meme‑utility token, announced a presale that has raised over $7 million at a price of $0.000000186, offering 211% staking rewards. The fundraising round is open to investors ahead of the anticipated crypto bull run and includes plans for PepetoSwap,...
JPYC Secures $12M Series B Funding Led by Asteria Corporation
Japanese yen stablecoin issuer JPYC completed the first close of its Series B round, raising ¥1.78 billion ($12 million). The round was led by Asteria Corporation and included investors such as BitFlyer Holdings, Meiji Yasuda Life Insurance and West Japan Railway. The...
STS Digital Secures $30M Funding Round Led by CMT Digital
Swiss‑based principal trading firm STS Digital announced it has raised $30 million in a funding round. The round was led by CMT Digital with participation from Payward, Strobe Ventures, Arrington Capital, F‑Prime and BitRock Capital. The capital will be used...
VanEck Seeks SEC Approval to List JitoSOL Liquid Staking Token ETF on Nasdaq
Nasdaq has filed a proposed rule change to list the VanEck JitoSOL ETF, a fund that will hold the Solana‑based liquid staking token JitoSOL. The filing seeks SEC approval for the ETF, which would reflect staking rewards in its net...
