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Stripe in Talks to Acquire OpenRouter
citing sources familiar with the matter, that Stripe is in talks to acquire OpenRouter. OpenRouter is a popular startup that helps developers choose between various AI models. According to insiders, a deal could be announced soon, but there is also the possibility that negotiations could collapse or other bidders could emerge. The specific price under discussion is not yet clear, but sources suggest the company may be valued at around $10 billion in a sale. The sources added that several other major tech companies have previously explored opportunities to acquire OpenRouter. Founded in 2023, OpenRouter sells software that allows clients to easily access AI models developed by OpenAI and Anthropic, as well as "open-weight" models that anyone can download and run for free. Acquiring OpenRouter would enable Stripe to capture a hot growth area in the AI market. (Jin Shi)
Stripe and Advent Jointly Bid Over $53 Billion to Acquire PayPal
According to Reuters, payment company Stripe and private equity firm Advent International have jointly submitted an acquisition offer to PayPal Holdings (PYPL.O), bidding $60.50 per share for a total valuation exceeding $53 billion, a premium of approximately 28% over PayPal's closing price on Tuesday. The offer is supported by approximately $50 billion in committed bank financing, with both parties planning to hold 50% equity each and not break up the company. The acquisition proposal was submitted earlier this month, following initial contact between the parties in early April. No response has been received from PayPal so far, and Stripe and Advent hope to reach an agreement by the end of the month. Whether the deal will ultimately close remains uncertain.
Tencent in Talks to Acquire Manus: Sources Say It Will Retain Minority Shareholder Status
According to Southern Metropolitan Daily, Tencent is negotiating to become the largest shareholder of general AI Agent company Manus. A consortium of Chinese capital led by Tencent plans to repurchase all equity of Manus from Meta at a valuation of approximately 2 billion USD. However, sources familiar with the matter revealed that upon completion of the transaction, Tencent will still maintain a minority shareholder status and will not hold a controlling stake. Manus is an AI Agent product launched by Butterfly Effect Company. It went viral overnight in China in March 2025, and its annualized revenue has exceeded 100 million USD. Previously, Meta announced the acquisition of Manus, but due to the intervention of the Ministry of Commerce and the foreign investment security review mechanism, the acquisition was legally prohibited and required to be revoked in April 2026. This repurchase by Chinese capital marks the subsequent progress following the halt of the acquisition.
Figure Plans to Raise $600M to Acquire AI Real Estate Lending Platform Kiavi
Figure Technology Solutions, a Nasdaq-listed blockchain financial platform, announced plans to issue senior secured notes to qualified institutional investors to raise $600 million, subject to market conditions. The proceeds from this financing will be primarily used for the cash consideration to acquire Kiavi, as well as for general corporate purposes and related issuance expenses. (Globenewswire)
Forward Industries' Proposal to Acquire Solana Company Parent HSDT Rejected
Odaily reports, Nasdaq-listed Forward Industries has confirmed that it submitted a non-binding proposal to the board of directors of Helius Medical Technologies (HSDT), the parent company of Solana Company, for an all-stock business combination. The HSDT board voted on June 12 to reject the offer and stated that it would not engage in further discussions regarding the transaction.Forward Industries expressed that it is "disappointed and surprised" by this decision, adding that it believes initiating dialogue is in the best interests of both companies and their shareholders. The proposal is indicative in nature, with specific valuation, exchange ratio, and subsequent plans yet to be disclosed.
Keyrock to Acquire Bankrupt Crypto Lender BlockFills for $3.25 Million, Subject to Court Approval
According to CoinDesk, Belgian digital asset services firm Keyrock plans to acquire bankrupt crypto trading and lending company BlockFills for $3.25 million. Keyrock has already been designated the “successful bidder” by the court, and final approval of the deal is pending at a hearing scheduled for June 16, 2026. BlockFills filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in March this year under its parent company, Reliz Ltd., reporting liabilities between $100 million and $500 million, while holding assets valued at only $50 million to $100 million. This acquisition would grant Keyrock access to BlockFills’ institutional client network—including hedge funds, asset management firms, market makers, and mining companies—as well as its proprietary technology and intellectual property. BlockFills processed over $60 billion in trading volume in 2025 and served approximately 2,000 institutional clients. Keyrock previously completed its Series C funding round, led by SC Ventures, the investment arm of Standard Chartered Bank, achieving a valuation of $1.1 billion.
Fanatics to Acquire BGC’s Regulated Exchange and Clearing House, Launching Prediction Market Business
sports merchandise and betting platform Fanatics will acquire a federally regulated exchange and clearing house from BGC to launch and settle its own prediction market operations. Fanatics and BGC also plan to develop new market data products that combine prediction market activity with traditional financial market data. This deal enables Fanatics to enter the prediction market space, competing directly with platforms such as Kalshi and Polymarket.
Tencent in Talks to Acquire Manus: Sources Say It Will Retain Minority Shareholder Status
According to Southern Metropolitan Daily, Tencent is negotiating to become the largest shareholder of general AI Agent company Manus. A consortium of Chinese capital led by Tencent plans to repurchase all equity of Manus from Meta at a valuation of approximately 2 billion USD. However, sources familiar with the matter revealed that upon completion of the transaction, Tencent will still maintain a minority shareholder status and will not hold a controlling stake. Manus is an AI Agent product launched by Butterfly Effect Company. It went viral overnight in China in March 2025, and its annualized revenue has exceeded 100 million USD. Previously, Meta announced the acquisition of Manus, but due to the intervention of the Ministry of Commerce and the foreign investment security review mechanism, the acquisition was legally prohibited and required to be revoked in April 2026. This repurchase by Chinese capital marks the subsequent progress following the halt of the acquisition.
Valour Secures $11 Million Institutional Investment to Acquire Hedera-Related ETP
According to PR Newswire, Valour, a subsidiary of DeFi Technologies, has secured approximately USD 11 million in institutional investment to purchase its Hedera (HBAR)-related ETP products—around USD 10 million for the product listed on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange and approximately USD 1 million for Valour Hedera SEK, listed on Sweden’s Spotlight Exchange. DeFi Technologies stated that both transactions were facilitated by its Abu Dhabi workshop, reflecting growing institutional demand for regulated, exchange-traded products providing exposure to Hedera and supporting the growth of its assets under management in the German market.
Stripe and Advent Jointly Bid Over $53 Billion to Acquire PayPal
According to Reuters, payment company Stripe and private equity firm Advent International have jointly submitted an acquisition offer to PayPal Holdings (PYPL.O), bidding $60.50 per share for a total valuation exceeding $53 billion, a premium of approximately 28% over PayPal's closing price on Tuesday. The offer is supported by approximately $50 billion in committed bank financing, with both parties planning to hold 50% equity each and not break up the company. The acquisition proposal was submitted earlier this month, following initial contact between the parties in early April. No response has been received from PayPal so far, and Stripe and Advent hope to reach an agreement by the end of the month. Whether the deal will ultimately close remains uncertain.
Solana Foundation to Acquire Stake in SBI R3 Japan, Which Plans to Rebrand as SBI Solana Global
SBI and the Solana Foundation have announced a strategic partnership to jointly advance the development of Japan's on-chain financial market. Under the collaboration agreement, the Solana Foundation will acquire a stake in SBI R3 Japan, and work alongside existing shareholders SBI and Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group to drive a new growth strategy. The company plans to rebrand as SBI Solana Global Co., Ltd. SBI Solana Global will focus on promoting the issuance and circulation of yen stablecoins such as JPYSC on the Solana network, supporting the issuance and circulation of corporate bonds and tokenized RWAs, building cross-border payment infrastructure, providing on-chain financial services for institutional investors, and developing the next generation of payment infrastructure for the AI Agent era.
OnRe Finance Completes $5 Million Funding, Forward Plans to Deploy $25 Million to Acquire ONyc Tokens
OnRe Finance has completed a $5 million funding round, co-led by Forward (Solana's largest treasury management firm) and Rockaway. The capital will be used to accelerate the development of on-chain reinsurance business on Solana. Forward plans to deploy up to $25 million into OnRe's ONyc token to gain exposure to tokenized reinsurance yields.
Valour Secures $11 Million Institutional Investment to Acquire Hedera-Related ETP
According to PR Newswire, Valour, a subsidiary of DeFi Technologies, has secured approximately USD 11 million in institutional investment to purchase its Hedera (HBAR)-related ETP products—around USD 10 million for the product listed on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange and approximately USD 1 million for Valour Hedera SEK, listed on Sweden’s Spotlight Exchange. DeFi Technologies stated that both transactions were facilitated by its Abu Dhabi workshop, reflecting growing institutional demand for regulated, exchange-traded products providing exposure to Hedera and supporting the growth of its assets under management in the German market.
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According to TechCrunch, data security company Cyera announced it has signed a letter of intent to acquire Oasis Security, which focuses on non-human identity security such as AI agents, for approximately $1 billion. The deal is expected to be primarily in cash, with the remainder paid in Cyera shares. Oasis mainly focuses on identity and access management for AI agents. After the acquisition is completed, Cyera plans to integrate its technology into a unified identity and data security platform to address the growing AI-driven security threats faced by enterprises.
Fanatics to Acquire BGC’s Regulated Exchange and Clearing House, Launching Prediction Market Business
sports merchandise and betting platform Fanatics will acquire a federally regulated exchange and clearing house from BGC to launch and settle its own prediction market operations. Fanatics and BGC also plan to develop new market data products that combine prediction market activity with traditional financial market data. This deal enables Fanatics to enter the prediction market space, competing directly with platforms such as Kalshi and Polymarket.
Kinetic Group Plans to Acquire Up to 10% of FLUID Token Supply
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Stripe in Talks to Acquire OpenRouter
citing sources familiar with the matter, that Stripe is in talks to acquire OpenRouter. OpenRouter is a popular startup that helps developers choose between various AI models. According to insiders, a deal could be announced soon, but there is also the possibility that negotiations could collapse or other bidders could emerge. The specific price under discussion is not yet clear, but sources suggest the company may be valued at around $10 billion in a sale. The sources added that several other major tech companies have previously explored opportunities to acquire OpenRouter. Founded in 2023, OpenRouter sells software that allows clients to easily access AI models developed by OpenAI and Anthropic, as well as "open-weight" models that anyone can download and run for free. Acquiring OpenRouter would enable Stripe to capture a hot growth area in the AI market. (Jin Shi)
Stripe and Advent Jointly Bid Over $53 Billion to Acquire PayPal
According to Reuters, payment company Stripe and private equity firm Advent International have jointly submitted an acquisition offer to PayPal Holdings (PYPL.O), bidding $60.50 per share for a total valuation exceeding $53 billion, a premium of approximately 28% over PayPal's closing price on Tuesday. The offer is supported by approximately $50 billion in committed bank financing, with both parties planning to hold 50% equity each and not break up the company. The acquisition proposal was submitted earlier this month, following initial contact between the parties in early April. No response has been received from PayPal so far, and Stripe and Advent hope to reach an agreement by the end of the month. Whether the deal will ultimately close remains uncertain.
Solana Foundation to Acquire Stake in SBI R3 Japan, Which Plans to Rebrand as SBI Solana Global
SBI and the Solana Foundation have announced a strategic partnership to jointly advance the development of Japan's on-chain financial market. Under the collaboration agreement, the Solana Foundation will acquire a stake in SBI R3 Japan, and work alongside existing shareholders SBI and Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group to drive a new growth strategy. The company plans to rebrand as SBI Solana Global Co., Ltd. SBI Solana Global will focus on promoting the issuance and circulation of yen stablecoins such as JPYSC on the Solana network, supporting the issuance and circulation of corporate bonds and tokenized RWAs, building cross-border payment infrastructure, providing on-chain financial services for institutional investors, and developing the next generation of payment infrastructure for the AI Agent era.