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Crypto M&A has reached an all-time high and it’s not expected to stop surging any time soon

October 19, 2021 6:58 pm

Crypto M&A has reached an all-time high and it’s not expected to stop surging any time soon

October 8, 2021, 1:55PM EDT  ·  3 min read

Quick Take

  • The number of crypto M&A deals in 2021 is already double what it was in 2020.
  • The larger trend reflects the overall maturity of the crypto industry, particularly the number of large firms with the capacity to buy up smaller ones.
Big crypto firms are hiring roles focused specifically on mergers and acquisitions, and eyeing potential acquisition targets.

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