Gemini Acquires Crypto Custody Developer Shard X
June 9, 2021
Gemini acquired Shard X, a developer of multi-party computation (MPC) cryptographic technology, and will integrate Shard X’s MPC into Gemini’s multi-site key management and signing infrastructure to speed transfers and support new asset listings. Shard X’s team and technology will join Gemini’s UK affiliate as part of the deal; financial terms were not disclosed.
- Buyers
- Gemini
- Targets
- Shard X
- Industry
- Cybersecurity
- Location
- United Kingdom
- Transaction Type
- Buyout
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