Fireblocks-Visa sale talks rebuffed amid surge in M&A activity

Visa’s reported talks to acquire Fireblocks have been denied by the digital asset company. Fireblocks has denied reports that Visa is in late-stage talks to acquire the company for $2.5bn. The crypto and digital asset company responded to the report from Axios , saying acquisition talks with Visa were “news to us” and not true. A company spokesperson said: “We are aware of the rumours about a possible acquisition of Fireblocks by Visa. This is news to us, and not true at present time.” Visa told Payment Expert “we won’t be commenting on rumours or speculation” at this time.