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Bullish to acquire Equiniti for tokenization push

PUBLIC · BLSHAug 12, 2026about 3 hours ago

Acquiring Company

Bullish

Acquired Company

Equiniti

New YorkBlockchainCryptocurrencymarketing & advertisingFinancial ServicesFinance

Description

Bullish has announced its agreement to acquire Equiniti to enhance its tokenization capabilities. The acquisition is expected to close in January 2027, subject to customary conditions. This move will provide Bullish with the necessary infrastructure to tokenize equities effectively. The collaboration aims to create a regulated platform for trading tokenized securities.

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Company

Bullish

Location

3 W 18th St

About

Bullish is a crypto exchange entity that competes with many of the companies it covers. It was spun out of EOS-operator Block.one and acquired CoinDesk for $75 million in 2023.

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Frequently asked

Who acquired Equiniti?

Equiniti was acquired by Bullish. The deal was reported on August 12, 2026. Bullish is a crypto exchange entity that competes with many of the companies it covers. It was spun out of EOS-operator Block.one and acquired CoinDesk for $75 million in 2023. Bullish is publicly traded (BLSH) and operates in Blockchain.

When did Bullish acquire Equiniti?

Bullish's acquisition of Equiniti was reported on August 12, 2026. Bullish has announced its agreement to acquire Equiniti to enhance its tokenization capabilities. The acquisition is expected to close in January 2027, subject to customary conditions. Fundz records the date the transaction was first publicly reported, sourced from filings and company announcements.

What does Equiniti do?

EQ are specialists in helping you better understand and manage the ownership of your company through critical events across the corporate lifecycle. It is privately held, operating in Financial Services, and is based in New York.

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