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Fireblocks Denies $2.5B Visa Buyout Report as Stablecoin…

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AI summary of the source article

Fireblocks has denied reports claiming Visa is in negotiations to acquire the digital asset custody firm for roughly $2.5 billion. Visa declined to comment on the speculation, citing company policy.

Key facts

  • Fireblocks denied an Axios report claiming Visa was in late-stage talks to acquire the company for approximately $2.5 billion.
  • The rumored $2.5 billion price is below Fireblocks' $8 billion valuation recorded during its January 2022 Series E round.
  • Visa reported in September that its stablecoin settlement volume exceeded a $20 billion annualized run rate.

Source excerpt · FinanceFeeds

Fireblocks has denied reports that Visa is in talks to acquire the cryptocurrency custody and infrastructure provider for approximately $2.5 billion, contradicting an Axios report that cited multiple sources familiar with the matter. “We are aware of the rumors about a possible acquisition of Fireblocks by Visa. This is news to us, and not true at present time,” a Fireblocks spokesperson told Coin…