A summary of blockchain M&amp;A activity in Q4 2024:
Q4 set an M&amp;A record with 96 deals, up 57% from Q3, totaling $1.7B. Stripe’s $1B acquisition of stablecoin startup Bridge led the surge in blockchain industry consolidation. 

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2/ Blockchain M&amp;A activity grew strongly in 2024, with 281 deals ( up 26% YoY) compared to 223 in 2023, despite challenges faced by blockchain startups. 

3/ Infrastructure led Q4 blockchain M&amp;A with 25 deals, the highest on record. Cleanspark, http://Crypto.com &amp; Bitwise were key players in 2024, focusing on expansion and diversified services. 

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