Crypto M&A hits record $8.6 billion in 2025 as Trump’s regulatory stance spurs deals
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Crypto M&A deals reached a record $8.6 billion in 2025, driven by Trump's regulatory stance, with notable acquisitions including Coinbase's $2.9 billion purchase of Deribit and Kraken's $1.5 billion acquisition of NinjaTrader.
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- groq-llama-3.1-8b-instant
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The largest deals of the year included Coinbase's $2.9 billion acquisition of Deribit, Kraken's $1.5 billion purchase of NinjaTrader, and Ripple's $1.25 billion buyout of Hidden Road.
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Original article published by CoinDesk on December 24, 2025. Analysis and insights provided by AnalystMarkets AI.
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