🚀 Capital One to Acquire Fintech Startup Brex for $5.15 Billion
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Capital One has agreed to acquire fintech startup Brex for $5.15 billion, according to CoinDesk. According to ChainCatcher, the transaction will be settled with a mix of 50% cash and 50% stock.
Founded in 2017, Brex provides corporate credit cards and cash management tools to startups and large enterprises. In September 2025, the company announced plans to introduce a native stablecoin payment feature, aiming to become the first global corporate card platform to support instant balance payments using stablecoins.
This acquisition will allow Capital One to establish a foothold in the emerging payment technology sector while integrating Brex into the mainstream banking system. Several blockchain companies, including Figure, Solana, and Alchemy, have joined the waiting list for Brex's stablecoin product.
Upon completion of the acquisition, Brex will be integrated into Capital One's commercial banking and payment operations.#CapitalOne #Brex #Fintech #Acquisition #Stablecoin #Blockchain #CorporateCreditCards #CashManagement #PaymentTechnology #Startups #CommercialBanking #PaymentOperations
🚀 Standard Chartered Appoints Former JPMorgan Executive to Lead Global Payments
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Standard Chartered has announced the appointment of a former global co-head of JPMorgan’s blockchain division to oversee its payments business globally. Bloomberg posted on X, highlighting the strategic move aimed at enhancing the bank's capabilities in the payments sector. This appointment reflects Standard Chartered's commitment to strengthening its position in the financial services industry by leveraging blockchain expertise. The new leader is expected to drive innovation and efficiency in the bank's payment operations, aligning with the institution's broader goals of digital transformation and customer-centric solutions. This development comes as financial institutions increasingly focus on integrating advanced technologies to improve service delivery and operational effectiveness.#StandardChartered #JPMorgan #blockchain #globalpayments #digitaltransformation #financialservices #innovation #efficiency #customersolutions #paymentoperations