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【Market Flash】The rumor from three days ago seems more and more off the more I think about it: a company valued at $8 billion, and they want to buy it for just $2.5 billion? Fireblocks’ response was straightforward: We didn’t know anything about this, and it’s not true at this time. Reports claim Visa has entered late-stage talks to acquire it for around $2.5 billion. But Fireblocks was valued at $8 billion in its 2022 funding round, making $2.5 billion just over 30% of that valuation. Do you think it’s a bargain or overvalued?
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Axios reports that Visa is in late-stage talks to acquire crypto custody firm Fireblocks for around $2.5 billion. But Fireblocks flatly denied the report that same day: “We’ve heard the rumors, but they’re not true at this stage.” Visa declined to comment. What’s interesting is that Fireblocks raised $550 million at an $8 billion valuation in January 2022—meaning the rumored acquisition price would be nearly 69% lower. The same report also said Coinbase had appeared on the list of potential buyers, but it denied the report as well. And let’s not forget: Mastercard acquired stablecoin infrastructure company BVNK this August. The giants’ race to dominate the stablecoin sector has entered the harvest phase, but who will end up with Fireblocks is far from settled. / $BTC $ETH #Visa #Fireblocks #Stablecoin

Fireblocks Shuts Down $2.5B Visa Acquisition Rumors 🚨

Fireblocks has denied reports of a potential $2.5 billion acquisition by Visa, calling the claims untrue. The crypto custody firm previously raised $550 million at an $8 billion valuation in 2022. The denial puts the spotlight back on institutional crypto custody and digital asset infrastructure.

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🧐 Fireblocks denies being acquired by Visa—but that denial is worth reading twice

The backstory: Axios reported that Visa is in advanced talks with crypto custody firm Fireblocks over a deal worth around $2.5 billion.

Latest: Fireblocks told The Block, “This is news to us, and not true at present time.” Visa, meanwhile, stuck to its usual line: it doesn’t comment on rumors or speculation.

🔹 Pay attention to “at present time”—it’s “not true” right now, not “never going to happen”
🔹 One side denies it while the other declines to comment, leaving the story up in the air
🔹 Plenty of posts are comparing the $2.5 billion figure with Fireblocks’ roughly $8 billion valuation in 2022 and calling it a “70% discount”—but the deal itself hasn’t even been confirmed

My take: This kind of “acquisition rumor → official denial” drama plays out several times a year in crypto. When the news breaks, some people pile into related tokens; when the denial comes, others panic-sell. Often, it’s the same people getting burned both ways.

My rule is simple: unless both sides make an official announcement, assume it hasn’t happened. And even if it does go through, Visa is buying custody and stablecoin settlement infrastructure—there are still several steps between that and whether any token you hold goes up.

Do you think the talks fell apart, or are they floating trial balloons because they couldn’t agree on a price? Let’s hear your thoughts in the comments 👇

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Visa to acquire Fireblocks for $2.5 billion? A one-word response from the company: “False” 🔥

📰 Citing several anonymous sources, Axios reports that Visa is in late-stage talks to acquire crypto custody leader Fireblocks for around $2.5 billion.
🙅 A Fireblocks spokesperson told CoinDesk: “This is news to us; it is not true at this time.”
📊 For comparison: Fireblocks was valued at $8 billion when it raised $550 million in 2022. If the $2.5 billion figure is true, that would represent a steep discount.

💡 My take:
1️⃣ The trend of traditional payments giants pursuing custody and clearing infrastructure hasn’t changed—and it’ll become more apparent once stablecoin regulatory frameworks are in place;
2️⃣ A denial doesn’t mean it’ll never happen, but “not true at this time” means don’t treat it as a near-term bullish catalyst;
3️⃣ Infrastructure-related news tends to have a limited impact on token prices. The broader market is still focused on support at $BTC 8万 and sentiment around oil prices and AI stocks.

Current market: BTC is around $81,000, down about 4.3% over 24 hours (HTX data). The Fear & Greed Index is at 68 (Greed).

Do you think this is a smokescreen or just a matter of time? Let’s discuss in the comments 👇

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Visa to Acquire Fireblocks for $2.5 Billion? Parties Swiftly Deny Report, Crypto Custody Valuation Down 70%

📰 Axios, citing several people familiar with the matter, reported that Visa is in late-stage talks to acquire crypto custodian Fireblocks for around $2.5 billion.
📰 A Fireblocks spokesperson responded that the rumor "is news to us and is not true at this time"; Coinbase also denied involvement in any deal. Visa declined to comment (CoinDesk).
📰 For comparison: Fireblocks was valued at $8 billion when it raised $550 million in 2022. A $2.5 billion price tag would imply a valuation of roughly 30% of that figure.

【Analysis】
The denial says "not true at this time," rather than "we have never been in talks," leaving the door open. The price is more noteworthy: top-tier custody/MPC infrastructure is being heavily repriced in the private market, suggesting that the inflated valuations of 2022 are still being unwound. On the other hand, traditional payment giants' interest in stablecoin settlement and custody capabilities is real, and crypto infrastructure is becoming an "acquirable asset" for TradFi.

【Opportunities/Risks】
✅ If acquisitions of custody/settlement companies by major players become a trend, it could benefit the narratives around compliant infrastructure and stablecoin payments
✅ Lower valuations could create a buy-the-dip window in the private market; keep an eye out for financing or M&A news involving other custody and wallet companies
⚠️ The report has now been denied, so it should not be treated as a confirmed positive catalyst; overall market risk appetite is weak, and $BTC remains pressured by U.S. AI stocks and oil prices
⚠️ Lower private-market valuations could spill over into public markets, putting infrastructure token valuations under pressure as well

Do you think traditional payment giants are more likely to acquire crypto custodians next, or build their own instead?

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A company valued at $8 billion, and Visa wants to scoop it up for $2.5 billion? Rejected on the spot—Fireblocks sure knows its worth.

Axios reported this morning that Visa was close to finalizing an acquisition of crypto custody giant Fireblocks, with an offer of around $2.5 billion.

A few hours later, Fireblocks publicly denied the report: “This is the first we’ve heard of it, and it’s not true at this time.” A crisp, unequivocal rejection.

A few numbers for context:
• At its peak in 2022, Fireblocks raised $550 million at an $8 billion valuation. The $2.5 billion offer was barely a third of that—and still got rejected.
• Fireblocks has more than 2,500 institutional clients, including BNY Mellon and Revolut.
• The kicker: Visa itself uses Fireblocks’ technology. More than 160 stablecoin card programs run on its system, with annualized stablecoin settlements exceeding $20 billion—15 times higher than a year ago.

On one side, a credit card giant eager to charge into stablecoins (Mastercard just swallowed BVNK for $1.8 billion in August). On the other, a unicorn once valued at $8 billion, now rumored to be up for sale for just $2.5 billion. They won’t even negotiate—is Visa unable to pay, or does Fireblocks think the offer is too low?

Let the debate begin:
A: Just wait—they’ll come back with more money
B: The rejection is just hype, the usual play to drive up the price

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Plot twist 🌀

The news that was all over the place—“Visa is in talks to acquire Fireblocks for around $2.5 billion”—has been directly denied by Fireblocks: it says the report is inaccurate and has no factual basis, and emphasizes that it remains independent. Visa has yet to comment.

A reminder for me:
👉 Don’t get carried away as soon as an acquisition rumor surfaces
👉 Wait until both sides have made official statements before drawing conclusions

That said, traditional payments giants setting their sights on crypto custody is a real trend.

Who do you think will be the next crypto infrastructure company acquired by a giant?

#Visa #Fireblocks #加密支付 #Custody

Fireblocks has directly denied the rumors! Regarding reports that Visa is acquiring the company for $2.5 billion, Fireblocks said, "not true at present," while Visa declined to comment. The acquisition rumors are cooling down!

Fireblocks directly denied the reports! Regarding Visa's $2.5B acquisition, Fireblocks says "not true at present time," while Visa declined to comment. The acquisition rumors are cooling down.

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Fireblocks denies report that Visa is acquiring it for $2.5 billion

- Fireblocks says reports of a $2.5 billion acquisition by Visa are “not accurate at this time.”
- Visa declined to comment on the reported talks.
- The RSS source has not provided further details.

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Source: CoinTelegraph

Fireblocks denied rumors that Visa was acquiring it for $2.5 billion—it looks like fake news. Visa handles payments, while Fireblocks handles custody; they’re a totally mismatched pair. This kind of pump is just meant to fleece retail investors, so don’t get carried away.

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On October 22 (UTC+8), Axios Pro reported that Visa was in advanced talks to acquire custody firm Fireblocks for about $2.5 billion. The Block updated its report the same day: Fireblocks responded, “We are aware of the rumors about Visa acquiring Fireblocks. This is news to us, and it is not true at this time.” A Visa spokesperson said, “We do not comment on rumors or speculation.”

Founded in 2018, Fireblocks provides custody and stablecoin infrastructure. After a funding round in January 2022, its publicly disclosed valuation was about $8 billion. In September 2025, it also launched a stablecoin payments network with more than 40 participants, including Circle. By comparison, Visa says its annualized stablecoin settlement volume has exceeded $20 billion; Mastercard completed its acquisition of BVNK in August for up to about $1.8 billion.

Markets were also weak: $BTC was around 81770, down about 2.6% over 24 hours; $ETH was around 2413, also down about 2.6%. Rumors and denials came in quick succession. Stick to the facts for now; don’t treat this as a done deal.

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Is Visa buying a crypto custodian? 😮

Reports say Visa is in talks to acquire crypto custody firm Fireblocks, at an estimated valuation of around $2.5 billion.

My take: traditional payment giants are no longer just providing the “pipes”—they’re taking direct control of the underlying infrastructure for custody and on-chain settlement.

With card networks moving into the infrastructure layer, competition in stablecoin payments is only going to heat up.

Do you think this is good news for USDC and USDT, or more competition?

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💳 Is Visa buying Fireblocks? Behind the “discounted” $2.5 billion price tag

The news making the rounds tonight: According to Axios and Bloomberg, Visa is in advanced acquisition talks with Fireblocks, a crypto custody and stablecoin infrastructure company, at a valuation of around $2.5 billion.

A few key points to set straight:

🔹 The deal is “under negotiation”; no final agreement has been reached. Some posts are already calling it a “Visa acquisition of Fireblocks,” while others say the price is $250 million. Neither is accurate.
🔹 Founded in 2018, Fireblocks provides digital asset custody, transfers, and stablecoin infrastructure. Its customers are mainly banks, exchanges, and institutions.
🔹 It was valued at $8 billion in 2022. The reported figure this time is around $2.5 billion—roughly 30% of its peak valuation.

My take:
This kind of news isn’t about token prices; it’s about the “plumbing.” Visa isn’t after a particular coin—it wants the underlying systems for institutional transfers, custody, and stablecoin settlement. Nobody sells this cheaply at the height of a bull market. Traditional giants buying infrastructure at a discount during a bear market suggests they’re thinking long term.

But don’t rush to treat this as a reason for a rally tonight. The talks could fall through, and even if the deal closes, it won’t directly translate into buying pressure in your account. What’s really worth watching is whether Visa’s stablecoin card usage and settlement volumes grow afterward.

Do you think traditional payment giants acquiring crypto companies means the industry is gaining acceptance—or being “absorbed”? Share your thoughts in the comments 👇

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Saw this on Bloomberg / Axios: Visa is reportedly in talks to acquire crypto custody infrastructure firm Fireblocks, at an estimated valuation of around $2.5 billion.

Nothing is finalized yet, and the terms and timeline haven’t been disclosed. If the deal goes through, Visa would deepen its push into custody, wallets, and stablecoin payment infrastructure—a parallel to Mastercard’s BVNK deal, as payment giants race to build the foundation for on-chain settlement.

For now, just noting it: talks ≠ a closed deal, but the fact that a custody target of this scale is in the spotlight is significant in itself.

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Kakao Pay and Kakao Bank, two major fintech players in Korea, have just signed an agreement with Fireblocks to build digital asset infrastructure locally, with a focus on stablecoin frameworks.

Korea is firmly committed to legalizing stablecoins and getting them implemented. The bank, payments, and custody parties are all aligned, and infrastructure comes first. What Fireblocks has won is not just a technical contract, but an entry ticket into Korea’s compliant stablecoin market. The real beneficiaries are the projects that can plug into this pipeline—don’t just focus on the news itself.

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Fireblocks integrating @trondao support for custody is a game-changer for institutional adoption. When the leading digital asset custody platform supports a chain, institutions pay attention. The compliance tools are there. The security infrastructure is there. The liquidity is there. With 60 billion USDT on the network, ignoring TRON is no longer an option for serious players. The institutional on-ramp is built. The question is not if institutions will come. It is when. @trondao @justinsun #Institutional #Custody #Fireblocks

⚙️ Fireblocks expands its custody framework by integrating Zerocap with its operations on Deribit

Fireblocks has expanded its digital asset custody framework, enabling Zerocap to fully integrate its operations on the Deribit platform. This development aims to strengthen off-exchange custody solutions and reduce counterparty risk, which may increase institutional confidence in cryptocurrency markets.

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📰 Source: cryptobriefing.com

Stablecoin payments just got another route into the TRON ecosystem.

@TRON DAO is now live on @FireblocksHQ Flow, giving businesses a way to accept stablecoin payments and deposits from TRON wallets through Fireblocks infrastructure.

The setup also gives businesses flexibility on settlement. They can receive stablecoins from TRON wallets and settle in the stablecoin of their choice.

This connects TRON’s stablecoin network with infrastructure designed for businesses managing digital assets at scale.

It also creates a simpler path for businesses looking to integrate onchain payments without building their entire payment infrastructure from scratch.

For users, it means TRON wallets can now interact with businesses through another established payment rail.

For businesses, it opens access to TRON’s growing stablecoin economy through Fireblocks Flow.

As stablecoins continue moving beyond trading and into real world payments, infrastructure like this becomes increasingly important.

TRON is continuing to expand where and how its stablecoins can be used.

Another step toward making onchain payments more accessible, practical and connected to the wider financial system.

Learn more: fireblocks.com/products/flow?…

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