The Crypto M&A Consolidation Wave
๐ฐ The big money is buying everything: Crypto M&A deals surged 93% in 2025. ๐
This record consolidation wave (143 deals this year) shows the market maturing. ๐ข Kraken and Coinbase are vertically integrating by buying derivatives and infrastructure firms.[12] This means stability and scale for exchanges, but it raises a critical question for $DEFI advocates: Are we trading decentralization for convenience and stability? ๐ค
๐ณ๏ธ Vote now! Are you BULLISH or BEARISH on this trend of crypto consolidation? Poll: ๐ Bullish (Stability Wins) vs. ๐ Bearish (Decentralization Loses).