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Crypto briefing · Thursday, October 22, 2026 · Evening edition · Story 1 of 5
Fireblocks denies Visa acquisition reports
Fireblocks denied reports of $2.5 billion acquisition talks with Visa. Multiple sources cited by Axios claimed late-stage negotiations were underway, but Fireblocks stated the claims are not true.
Why it matters: The denial highlights ongoing interest in crypto custody firms and the importance of verifying acquisition rumors.
Sources: Bitcoin.com News · The Block · Crypto.news · CoinDesk · Bitcoin Magazine · Cointelegraph · BeInCrypto
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