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Paxos Buys Fordefi for Over $100 Million to Bolster Institutional DeFi Access

The deal folds Fordefi’s MPC wallet technology into Paxos’ regulated custody to give institutions safer paths into DeFi.

Overview

  • Paxos confirmed the purchase price exceeds $100 million, with other terms not disclosed.
  • Fordefi’s multi‑party computation wallet platform serves roughly 300 institutional clients and will continue operating independently during integration.
  • Paxos plans to integrate Fordefi’s technology into its qualified custody and stablecoin infrastructure to support on‑chain activity for enterprises.
  • The startup, founded in 2021, was last valued at $83 million and employs about 40 people, with its wallet supporting more than 90 blockchain networks.
  • Paxos previously invested in Fordefi’s 2024 round, and this acquisition follows its February purchase of Finland’s Membrane Finance to expand regulated services.