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Came across a partnership between Mesh and Visa: you no longer need to get a separate crypto card to spend cryptocurrency or stablecoins on the Visa network.

Key details: Users of wallets or exchanges integrated with Mesh Connect / Mesh Link can spend their crypto directly at 175 million+ Visa merchants worldwide, across 200+ countries and territories. One option converts crypto to fiat in real time before settlement; another uses Visa Direct for instant payouts. There’s no confirmed launch date yet—they’re laying the groundwork first.

Card networks are increasingly keen to integrate wallet access points—it’s much more seamless to spend from a wallet than to “issue yet another card.”

#加密 #Visa #Mesh #稳定币 #Payments

【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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After the close next Tuesday, Visa reports first: EPS is expected to come in at $3.43, with revenue of $12.08 billion.

It kicks off next week’s earnings rush: Visa reports after Tuesday’s close, Alphabet and Microsoft after Wednesday’s close, and Amazon after Thursday’s close. About a third of S&P 500 companies report that same week.

Expectations are high: EPS is expected to grow 15.1% year over year and revenue 12.6%, with estimates unchanged over the past 30 days.

The first comparable company stumbled on half the test: American Express beat EPS estimates on Friday but missed on revenue. Its stock fell 3.68%, and reports also emerged of plans to cut about 5% of its workforce.

Visa’s baseline from last quarter: revenue of $11.63 billion, up 14%; EPS of $3.32, up 11%; and payment volume topping $4 trillion for the first time in a single quarter, up 10% at constant currency.

I think this report isn’t a test of AI, but of whether consumer spending has cracked. Card spending is the most honest thermometer during an AI-panic week. I’m watching, not chasing.

Thesis invalidation: EPS below $3.43, revenue below $12.08 billion, payment volume growth clearly lagging, or management changing its tune on the consumer outlook would invalidate the thesis.

Would you look at Visa’s payment volume first next week, or wait for Microsoft and Alphabet’s capex guidance on Wednesday?
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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

Axios reported yesterday that Visa was in late-stage talks to acquire Fireblocks for $2.5 billion. Fireblocks immediately shot back: "We heard about it too; it's not true at this time." The blunt numbers tell the story: valued at $8 billion in its 2022 funding round, four years later the offer is just 30% of that. D1 and Spark, who got in last round—how are you holding up? This is the harshest cut of all: buying crypto infrastructure at a discount during a bear market. Mastercard just acquired BVNK for $1.8 billion, while Visa's stablecoin settlements are already running at an annualized $20 billion—up 15-fold in a year. Retail investors bet every day on whether $BTC will rise or fall, while the giants are already buying up the pipes—the kind that let them charge you tolls. Let the debate begin in the comments: are the giants picking over the wreckage a sign the bull market is just around the corner, or a seller's signal that the cycle has peaked? $USDC #Visa #Stablecoin

Visa to Acquire Fireblocks for $2.5 Billion? Parties Respond: “Not True at Present Time”

📰 Axios reported Thursday, citing multiple people familiar with the matter, that Visa is in late-stage talks to acquire Fireblocks, a crypto custody and stablecoin infrastructure company, for around $2.5 billion.
📰 Fireblocks told The Block that rumors of an acquisition are “not true at present time.” Visa declined to comment.
📰 The Block: Fireblocks was valued at $8 billion in its $550 million Series E funding round in January 2022. In September 2025, it launched a stablecoin payments network with more than 40 participants, including Circle, Bridge, and Zerohash.
📰 On the same day, the OCC issued its final rules under the GENIUS Act, removing the provision that “third-party stablecoin yield arrangements are presumed unlawful” and replacing it with a case-by-case review. The American Bankers Association (ABA) criticized the change, saying it could threaten bank deposits.

【Opinion】
“Not true at present time” doesn’t mean “never discussed”—the wording leaves room for interpretation. Even if the deal doesn’t go through, the signal is clear: card networks are moving faster to secure stablecoin settlement rails, and custody and payments infrastructure are now on traditional financial giants’ acquisition lists. On the other hand, if the deal were to close at $2.5 billion, that would be roughly a 70% discount to its $8 billion valuation in 2022, showing that private-market valuations from the previous bull market are still being repriced.

【Opportunities/Risks】
✅ Stablecoin payments and on-chain settlement are among the few sectors this cycle with real revenue. Watch for changes in stablecoin circulation on major settlement chains such as Ethereum.
✅ The OCC’s easing of rules on yield arrangements reduces regulatory uncertainty for stablecoin wealth-management services offered by trading platforms.
⚠️ The rumor has been denied, so avoid chasing “acquisition play” speculation.
⚠️ The broader market remains weak: BTC is around 81,600, and ETFs shifted to net outflows in the latter part of this week. Volatility may pick up ahead of next week’s Fed meeting.

Do you think the entry of traditional payments giants will make the stablecoin sector more concentrated, or bring more growth to public blockchains?

#稳定币 #Visa #Fireblocks #加密新闻 #GENIUS法案
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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 👇

#Visa #Fireblocks #稳定币 #CryptoNews

🚨 Fireblocks Pushes Back on $2.5B Visa Acquisition Rumors

The crypto industry is buzzing after reports suggested that Visa was in talks to acquire Fireblocks for $2.5 billion. But there’s a twist: Fireblocks has publicly disputed the claim, telling Cointelegraph that the report was “not true at present time.”

Visa, meanwhile, has declined to comment on the speculation.

My take: In crypto, a headline can move sentiment before the facts catch up. A deal of this size would be significant for institutional crypto infrastructure, but until there’s official confirmation, it’s better to separate market rumors from actual developments.

Sometimes, the most important part of breaking news is knowing what hasn’t been confirmed yet. 👀

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#CryptoNews #Fireblocks #Visa #blockchain #CryptoMarket

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 👇

$BTC $ETH #Fireblocks #Visa #CryptoMarket
For personal views only; this is not investment advice

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?

#Visa #Fireblocks #加密托管 #Stablecoins

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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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#Visa #Fireblocks

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 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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Axios reported this morning that Visa is in talks to acquire Fireblocks for around $2.5 billion. The talks are said to be at an advanced stage, with more than one source backing the report.
　
Fireblocks provides institutional custody and stablecoin settlement services. It was valued at $8 billion in its 2022 funding round, so this price is just over a 30% discount to that valuation. Visa’s own stablecoin settlement volume has now surpassed $20 billion on an annualized basis. Meanwhile, rival Mastercard completed its acquisition of BVNK in August for up to $1.8 billion.
　
The catch is that Fireblocks quickly denied the report, calling it inaccurate, while Visa has yet to comment. Until there’s an official announcement, it’s still just a rumor.
　
The market has barely reacted. BTC is still trading sideways around $81,800 this hour. I think even if this deal goes through, the stablecoin sector is the one that benefits; it doesn’t have much to do with BTC in the short term. Card networks are buying up infrastructure one after another, and demand for regulated stablecoins will only grow. I won’t trade on this news before it’s officially announced.
　
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#稳定币 #Visa

【Market Flash】$2.5 billion! Visa is reportedly in talks to acquire custody platform Fireblocks. Multiple sources say negotiations are at an advanced stage, but no deal has been officially announced yet. The payments giant isn’t content with being just a payment rail: it plans to buy its way into the institutional on-ramp—custody, tokenization, and asset transfers. While banks are still watching from the sidelines, Visa is making its move. Once it controls the gateway, how much room will be left for independent custodians? Do you see this as traditional finance buying the dip in crypto, or a giant absorbing an entire sector? Comment 1 if bullish, 2 if bearish.
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Visa in talks to acquire crypto custody firm Fireblocks for around $2.5 billion

• Visa is in the final stages of negotiations to acquire crypto custody firm Fireblocks for around $2.5 billion.
• The news was reported by Axios, citing multiple sources.
• The deal could strengthen Visa’s position in the crypto infrastructure sector.
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Source: The Block

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?

#Visa #Fireblocks #稳定币 #CryptoPayments