Coinbase Walks Away From $2 Billion BVNK Deal as UK Weighs Strict Stablecoin Caps
Coinbase and BVNK ended exclusive talks over a $2 billion acquisition, a Coinbase spokesperson confirmed. The decision comes days after the Bank of England proposed holding caps and reserve requirements for sterling stablecoins, drawing criticism from industry groups. Fortune first reported the deal’s collapse. BVNK had raised $50 million last December at a $750 million valuation.