Acquisitions

Acquisitions
NCR Closes Purchase of Crypto Service LibertyX
January 14, 2022

The enterprise technology provider NCR has completed its acquisition of the cryptocurrency software maker LibertyX, the company said Thursday (Jan. 13). “LibertyX is a strong strategic fit for NCR because it accelerates NCR’s ability to rapidly deliver a complete digital currency solution to its customers,...

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SiriusXM Acquires Commercial Music Platform Cloud Cover
January 14, 2022

The audio entertainment juggernaut SiriusXM announced Thursday (Jan. 13) it had acquired the music-for-businesses service Cloud Cover Music. “Cloud Cover Music’s easy-to-use solutions and robust tech platform allow businesses to deliver music, with customized audio messaging if desired, to create the desired atmosphere for their...

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Indian Logistics Firm Shiprocket Acquires Rocketbox
January 14, 2022

Indian logistics fulfillment startup Shiprocket has acquired truck aggregator platform RocketBox to provide online retailers with cargo shipping solutions. As CNBC reports, this is Shiprocket’s second acquisition in the past week, following their announcement that they would purchase a majority stake in Wigzo Tech, a...

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Gemini Acquires BITRIA to Move Into Wealth Management
January 13, 2022

Cryptocurrency exchange Gemini is hoping to duplicate the $7.1 billion success it’s achieved in the digital realm with a move into wealth management through the acquisition of financial advisor-geared digital asset platform BITRIA, according to a CNBC report Thursday (Jan. 13). BITRIA helps advisors manage...

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Flipkart Boosts Smartphone Customers’ After-Sale Potential With Yaantra Acquisition
January 13, 2022

Flipkart Group on Thursday (Jan. 13) acquired electronics recommerce platform Yaantra for an undisclosed amount in a move to boost its after-sale offerings to smartphone customers, according to a Gadgets 360 report. Yaantra joins FK Group entity F1 Info Solutions and Services, which offers repairs...

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GoFundMe Acquiring Nonprofit Software Firm Classy
January 13, 2022

The online fundraising giant GoFundMe says it will acquire Classy, a nonprofit fundraising software company. “The addition of Classy accelerates opportunities to service the nearly $500 billion U.S. philanthropic market as GoFundMe aims to be the most helpful place in the world,” the company said...

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National Australia Bank Acquires Digital Health Claims Platform LanternPay
January 13, 2022

National Australia Bank is acquiring digital health claims startup LanternPay, the latest salvo in an ongoing battle for supremacy in the $120 billion health payments sector, according to an American Financial Review report Thursday (Jan. 13). LanternPay’s technology will help to reduce administration work for...

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Coinbase Buys FairX to Offer Crypto Derivatives in US
January 12, 2022

Coinbase will buy U.S. based derivatives platform FairX, which could allow the company to offer crypto derivatives products in the U.S., CoinDesk reported Wednesday (Jan. 12). That would be a shift from the current situation, where only a few exchanges let U.S. investors to trade...

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Russia’s TCS Acquires Swiss Crypto Startup Aximetria
January 12, 2022

TCS Group Holding, the parent company of Russian bank Tinkoff, now owns a majority share in Swiss-based cryptocurrency startup Aximetria, according to a CoinDesk report Wednesday (Jan. 12), after it bought the shares from Aximetria’s first investor, venture capital fund Digital Horizon.  Aximetria spokesperson Dilyara...