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Fireblocks disputes reported $2.5 billion Visa acquisition talks
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Published 2026-10-22 13:28 UTCUpdated 2026-10-22 15:46 UTC
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Overview
Reports described potential Visa acquisition talks involving Fireblocks at an approximately $2.5 billion valuation. Fireblocks rejected the report, saying it was unaware of such a deal and that it was not true at the time; Visa declined to comment on the reported talks.
Entities
FireblocksVisa
Why now
- The acquisition report circulated on October 22, prompting a direct response from Fireblocks.
- Visa’s reported interest was not confirmed by the company, which declined to comment.
Why it matters
- The report links a major payments company to crypto custody and stablecoin infrastructure.
- Fireblocks’ denial leaves the reported transaction unconfirmed.
Evidence assessment
Recurring claims
- Fireblocks denied reports that Visa was in talks to acquire the crypto custody and stablecoin infrastructure provider for about $2.5 billion.
- The acquisition report originated with Axios, while Visa declined to comment on the reported talks.
How sources frame it
- Fireblocks: refuting
- Axios Report: neutral
Fireblocks disputed the reported Visa acquisition talks, making the alleged transaction unconfirmed.
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Fireblocks denial and reported acquisition talks
coindesk.com · coindesk.com · 2026-10-22 14:37 UTC
Fireblocks disputes acquisition report
cointelegraph.com · cointelegraph.com · 2026-10-22 14:41 UTC
Original reported Visa-Fireblocks talks
theblock.co · theblock.co · 2026-10-22 13:28 UTC
Fireblocks pours cold water on reports of $2.5bn acquisition talks with Visa
Finextra · finextra.com · 2026-10-22 15:46 UTC
Fireblocks Denies Report of $2.5 Billion Visa Takeover Talks
Bitcoinmagazine · bitcoinmagazine.com · 2026-10-22 14:38 UTC
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