The Acquirer

In this newsletter, we cover crypto M&A acceleration despite Q4 volatility and highlight a hybrid perp exchange deal and a Tether equity OTC offering.

Learn how to decipher crypto charts and understand what the data means. While charts can't predict crypto price, they can help mitigate risks when trading.

Risk-on assets are investments people tend to buy in a healthy economy. In this post, we cover the types of risk-on assets and cite examples for each.

We cover how crypto influencers help projects stand out and guide beginners on first use. Plus, dive deep into how they earn trust and shape user behavior.

We compare the various types of private equity, their approaches to different stages of business, risk profiles, and how they generate returns.

The secondaries market enables investors to trade existing assets with one another. This post covers the two types of secondaries + bonus crypto content.

An MSB is a regulated business that transmits money or sells money orders, checks, or foreign exchange. Find out how it works and how it's regulated.

EMIs, banks, and payment institutions all move money but differ in permissions, fund safeguarding, capital, compliance, price, speed, and risk. Find out how.

Electronic Money Institutions (EMIs) are licensed firms that issue e-money and process payments, with safeguarded funds. Find out how they work.

By bringing Arcana Network into the fold, Avail Project is no longer just supporting rollup scalability but also actively shaping the user experience.

Blockstream acquired Elysium Lab on July 21, 2025. The acquisition serves to bolster Blockstream's Lightning, Liquid, and hardware wallet stack.

In this newsletter, we cover Circle's IPO and its effect on the industry. We also highlight the M&A deal of the week and buy-side request for an EMI.