Coinbase Global Acquires Deribit

Coinbase Acquires FairX to Build Regulated Crypto Derivatives Offering

January 12, 2022

Financial Services

Coinbase announced it is acquiring FairX (operating as LMX Labs, LLC), a CFTC-designated derivatives exchange, to accelerate the launch of regulated crypto derivatives for retail and institutional customers in the United States. The deal gives Coinbase a regulated trading venue and associated infrastructure and talent, enabling it to offer listed futures initially through FairX's partner ecosystem and eventually to all Coinbase customers; the transaction is subject to customary closing conditions.

Coinbase Acquires Liquifi

July 2, 2025

Payments & Fintech

Coinbase has acquired Liquifi, a token management platform that provides token cap table management, vesting and compliance tooling for early-stage onchain teams. The acquisition brings Liquifi's token issuance and compliance capabilities into Coinbase's product suite (including Coinbase Prime) to support builders earlier in their lifecycle and provide a more integrated onchain issuance workflow.

Paribu Acquires CoinMENA for Up to $240 Million

December 6, 2025

Payments & Fintech

Paribu, Türkiye's leading digital asset platform, has acquired CoinMENA, the largest local crypto exchange in the MENA region, in a deal valuing CoinMENA at up to USD 240 million. The acquisition gives Paribu licensed operations in Bahrain and Dubai, expands its regulated footprint into MENA, and provides access to CoinMENA's ~1.5 million users and institutional capabilities.

Coinbase Acquires Tagomi

May 27, 2020

Financial Services

Coinbase has agreed to acquire Tagomi, an institutional crypto prime brokerage and electronic trading platform, to strengthen its institutional trading and custody offerings. The acquisition will allow Coinbase to offer custody, professional trading features, and prime brokerage services on a single platform for hedge funds, family offices, and other sophisticated investors.

Coinbase Acquires BUX's Cyprus Unit (BUX Europe Limited)

January 5, 2025

Financial Services

Coinbase has acquired BUX's Cyprus unit, BUX Europe Limited, and rebranded it as Coinbase Financial Services Europe. The deal secures a Cyprus Investment Firm (CIF) licence allowing Coinbase to offer contracts for differences (CFDs) and passport services across EEA member states, supporting its European expansion and MiCA compliance.

Capgemini Acquires Delta Capita BV and Delta Capita Academy BV

April 17, 2025

Consulting

Capgemini has acquired 100% of the share capital of Delta Capita BV and its fully owned subsidiary Delta Capita Academy BV, the Netherlands-based Financial Crime Compliance (FCC) practice of Delta Capita Group Ltd. The deal (signed and closed April 16, 2025) brings a team of 200+ KYC analysts and consultants to Capgemini, strengthening its KYC, FCC advisory and managed-services capabilities across Europe and deepening its financial services compliance offering.