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 <li>Paxos is buying wallet startup Fordefi in a $100M+ deal</li>
 <li>The move signals Paxos’ entry into DeFi infrastructure</li>
 <li>Acquisition boosts Paxos’ wallet and custody capabilities</li>
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="strong-paxos-buys-fordefi-in-major-defi-expansion-strong"><strong>Paxos Buys Fordefi in Major DeFi Expansion</strong></h2>
<p>In a major move signaling its entrance into the decentralized finance (DeFi) space, <strong>Paxos has announced the acquisition of Fordefi</strong>, a New York–based crypto wallet startup, in a deal worth over <strong>$100 million</strong>. The deal represents a strategic shift for Paxos, known for its regulated stablecoin and blockchain infrastructure services.</p>
<p>Fordefi is well-regarded for its <strong>multi-party computation (MPC) wallet infrastructure</strong>, offering secure and scalable solutions for institutions operating in DeFi. The acquisition will allow Paxos to directly offer <strong>wallet custody, key management, and transaction signing</strong> tools tailored for both institutional and DeFi use cases.</p>
<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="strong-why-paxos-is-betting-big-on-wallet-infrastructure-strong"><strong>Why Paxos Is Betting Big on Wallet Infrastructure</strong></h2>
<p>Paxos has long maintained a reputation as one of the most <strong>compliance-focused blockchain companies</strong>, having issued regulated stablecoins and powered crypto services for platforms like PayPal and Revolut. However, its <strong>limited direct exposure to DeFi</strong> has been seen as a gap in its offerings.</p>
<p>With this acquisition, Paxos gains a strong foothold in DeFi—<strong>enabling it to serve clients that need direct access to decentralized protocols</strong> while maintaining robust regulatory standards. It’s a significant pivot that combines Paxos’ trust-first model with Fordefi’s agile, developer-centric wallet infrastructure.</p>
<p>By bringing wallet services in-house, Paxos aims to control more of the crypto stack—offering <strong>regulated custody, asset issuance, and now, secure wallet solutions</strong>.</p>
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   <p>BREAKING: PAXOS TO ACQUIRE WALLET STARTUP<br><br>Paxos is expanding into DeFi with an over $100 MILLION deal to buy New York–based wallet provider Fordefi. <a href="https://t.co/CsSrzmfV0X" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">pic.twitter.com/CsSrzmfV0X</a></p>— Coin Bureau (@coinbureau) <a href="https://twitter.com/coinbureau/status/1993337501663346751?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">November 25, 2025</a>
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="strong-what-this-means-for-the-crypto-ecosystem-strong"><strong>What This Means for the Crypto Ecosystem</strong></h2>
<p>The Paxos-Fordefi deal is more than a typical acquisition—it reflects the growing demand for <strong>institutional-grade DeFi tools</strong>. As traditional finance players explore decentralized opportunities, <strong>secure wallets are a critical gateway</strong>. Paxos now positions itself as a key player offering both the backend (compliance, custody) and the front end (wallet access) for future DeFi integration.</p>
<p>With regulatory clarity increasingly shaping market strategies, Paxos is signaling that <strong>regulated DeFi is the next frontier</strong>, and it intends to lead from the front.</p>
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