SEC files objection to Binance.US’s plans to acquire Voyager Digital

The United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has filed a “limited objection” to crypto exchange Binance.US’s proposed $1 billion takeover of bankrupt crypto lender Voyager Digital, citing a lack of “necessary information.” The limited objection was filed on Jan. 4, with the SEC pointing to a lack of detail regarding Binance.US’s ability to fund … Read more

Blueground Agrees to Acquire Brazil-Based Tabas

Furnished apartment rental provider Blueground has agreed to acquire Brazilian real-estate startup Tabas, the companies announced Thursday. The deal, Blueground’s first acquisition, is expected to be finalized in the first quarter of 2023, according to the company.  Financial terms of the deal were undisclosed. The deal is subject to standard closing practices and awaits regulatory approvals, … Read more

Binance CEO announces intent to acquire FTX to ‘help cover the liquidity crunch’

Following Binance CEO Changpeng Zhao’s announcement that the company would liquidate its position in FTX Token (FTT), FTX CEO Sam Bankman-Fried, also known as ‘SBF,’ took to social media seemingly in an effort to quell rumors of conflict between the major crypto exchanges. According to a Nov. 8 Twitter thread from Bankman-Fried, FTX has “come … Read more

How major crypto tokens are reacting after Binance’s intent to acquire FTX

Most crypto prices jumped Tuesday on news that Binance, the largest crypto exchange in the world, has signed a letter of intent to acquire rival FTX, but prices are still mostly lower than on Monday. Sam Bankman-Fried, chief executive and founder of FTX Sam Bankman-Fried tweeted on Tuesday that the exchange has entered into a … Read more

FTX Token, BNB and Solana soar after Binance CEO inks potential deal to acquire FTX

FTX Token (FTT) and Solana’s SOL (SOL) endured a tough weekend of trading that saw altcoins take double-digit losses in the 15%–30% range, but the tide turned as news broke that Binance could be in the process of acquiring FTX. On Nov. 8, FTX CEO Sam Bankman-Fried first took to Twitter to announce a liquidity-sharing … Read more

Digital asset platform Bakkt set to acquire Apex Crypto for $200M

Digital asset platform Bakkt has entered into an agreement to acquire Apex Crypto, LLC from Apex Fintech Solutions, Inc. According to the agreement, Bakkt is expected to acquire Apex Crypto for the price tag of $200 million, making its first payment of $55million at the closing of the deal. The transaction will likely be completed by the … Read more

Myovant stock pops as Sumitovant to acquire remaining stake for $1.7B

bymuratdeniz Japan’s Sumitovant Biopharma is acquiring the remaining 48% stake in Myovant Sciences (NYSE:MYOV) for $1.7B, which it currently does not own to take the London-based women’s health company private. Sumitovant, a unit of Sumitomo Pharma (OTCPK:DNPUF), will acquire all outstanding shares of Myovant not already owned by the company for $27 per share in … Read more

49ers acquire former Panthers RB Christian McCaffrey ahead of Week 7 matchup vs. Chiefs | FIRST THINGS FIRST

Nick Wright, Chris Broussard and Kevin Wildes discuss the San Francisco 49ers acquiring Pro Bowl RB Christian McCaffrey via trade with the Carolina Panthers. The group also discuss Kyler Murray’s animated exchange with the head coach of the Arizona Cardinals Kliff Kingsbury during the Cards Thursday Night Football win over the New Orleans Saints. 3 … Read more