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Fireblocks disputes report of $2.5B Visa acquisition talks

Fireblocks told Cointelegraph that reports of a potential $2.5 billion acquisition by Visa are “not true at present time,” while Visa declined to comment on the reported talks.

By DeFi Tools Guide Editorial Team · Published Oct 22, 2026, 1:27 PM UTC · Updated 2026-10-22 · Risk level: medium
Sources checked: Oct 22, 2026, 2:48 PM UTC

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What happened

Fireblocks told Cointelegraph that reports of a potential $2.5 billion acquisition by Visa are “not true at present time,” while Visa declined to comment on the reported talks.

Reported details

  • Fireblocks denied an Axios report that Visa is in talks to acquire the crypto custody firm for around $2.5 billion.
  • The denial of acquisition talks highlights valuation challenges in the crypto sector, potentially impacting investor confidence and industry dynamics.
  • Fireblocks denies any ongoing acquisition discussions with Visa, dismissing rumors of a $2.5 billion deal. This denial highlights ongoing scrutiny in the crypto and financial sectors.
  • Visa is reportedly in talks to acquire Fireblocks for $2.5 billion, a price nearly 69% below its 2022 valuation, as the card giant expands stablecoin payments.
  • The reported negotiations follow Mastercard’s completed acquisition of BVNK, a stablecoin infrastructure deal priced at up to $1.8 billion.

Why this matters

Fireblocks disputes carries pricing or financing terms rather than a structural change on its face. If it sets out a yield, a spread or a financing cost, the figure worth having is the net one: after issuer fees, redemption friction, and the credit behind the collateral. A headline number without those deductions is not a return, and this brief does not treat it as one.

Evidence boundary

On Fireblocks, the scope is limited to what the linked 6 reports state, and where they diverge both positions are recorded without either being picked in advance; the headline figure is what to check first.

What to verify

Read Fireblocks disputes for any figure it actually states, net of issuer fees and redemption friction where those apply, alongside the credit standing of whatever collateral is named.

Sources and editorial check time

This information is educational and is not financial, legal, or tax advice.

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