Fireblocks Denies Talks with Visa over $2.5 Billion Acquisition
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On October 22, 2026, CoinDesk reported that Fireblocks denied it was in talks with Visa about a potential $2.5 billion acquisition; the same report also said Axios had reported that the two parties were negotiating the deal. On October 23, Cryptopolitan reported that Fireblocks again denied Visa was acquiring the digital asset custody company for about $2.5 billion, saying the reports were “not true at this time”; Visa said it does not comment on rumors or speculation. Earlier reports said the two parties were in talks, while later reports said the reports were “not true at this time.” The reports also noted that Fireblocks was valued at $8 billion in January 2022 and launched a stablecoin network in September 2025, attracting more than 40 participants, including Circle, Bridge, Zerohash, and Yellow Card.
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- CryptopolitanFireblocks denies Visa is seeking to acquire it for $2.5 billion, but leaves room by saying it is “not true at this time”
Fireblocks denied that Visa is seeking to acquire the digital asset custodian for about $2.5 billion, saying the reports were “not true at this time”; Visa said it does not comment on rumors or speculation. Fireblocks was valued at $8 billion in January 2022 and launched its stablecoin network in September 2025, attracting more than 40 participants, including Circle, Bridge, Zerohash and Yellow Card.
- CoinDeskFireblocks denies negotiating a $2.5 billion acquisition with Visa
Fireblocks denies that it is negotiating a potential $2.5 billion acquisition with Visa, but Axios reported that the two sides are discussing the deal.
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