Crypto Exchange Bullish Strikes $4.2 Billion Deal for Equiniti to Build Tokenized Securities Infrastructure
Bitcoin Magazine
Crypto exchange Bullish is acquiring transfer agent Equiniti for $4.2 billion to integrate traditional securities management with blockchain-based tokenization infrastructure.Summary
Bullish has agreed to acquire Equiniti, a global transfer agent, for $4.2 billion in a deal aimed at merging traditional equity infrastructure with digital asset technology. By combining Bullish’s tokenization and trading capabilities with Equiniti’s role as a record-keeper for thousands of public companies, the companies plan to create an integrated platform for the full lifecycle of tokenized securities. The merger seeks to enable real-time ownership tracking, automated corporate actions, and faster settlement, with the goal of bridging traditional certificated shares with digital formats.
(Source：Bitcoin Magazine)