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Coinbase Acquires Liquifi in Fourth Major Deal of 2025

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Zameer Attar and Qadir AK

Coinbase has acquired token management platform Liquifi, marking its fourth acquisition of 2025, as reported by Fortune. This move follows an already aggressive acquisition streak by the U.S.’s largest crypto exchange, which includes crypto ad firm Spindl, privacy protocol Iron Fish, and a record-breaking $2.9 billion deal for Deribit in May. 

Terms of the Liquifi deal were not disclosed. Meanwhile, following the news, COIN stock has risen nearly 2% in pre-market trading today, bouncing back after a 4.33% drop yesterday.

Strengthening the foundation

Liquifi helps crypto companies manage token ownership, track vesting schedules, and handle tax obligations. Big players like Uniswap Foundation, OP Labs, and Zora already rely on its tools. With this acquisition, Coinbase is adding key infrastructure that supports the full life cycle of a cryptocurrency project.

According to Aklil Ibssa, head of corporate development at Coinbase, the goal is to make token creation and management simple enough for mass adoption. Echoing a similar sentiment, Max Branzburg, Head of Consumer Products at Coinbase, shared his excitement about partnering with Liquifi to help more businesses move on-chain. He highlighted the need for simpler tools to manage coin tables, legal and tax hurdles, vesting, and asset distribution as the on-chain ecosystem grows.

End-to-End Platform in Progress

This acquisition moves Coinbase closer to becoming a complete crypto platform. While exchanges like Binance and OKX offer token launchpads, Coinbase has focused more on listings and trading. With Liquifi, Coinbase is stepping earlier into the token process, covering everything from creation to compliance.

Liquifi is not a launchpad but gives Coinbase the tools to support projects long before tokens hit the market. This positions the company to earn value throughout the token’s entire journey, not just after launch.

Liquifi is currently facing a lawsuit from a competitor over alleged document theft. Despite the ongoing legal case, Coinbase remains confident in its decision and has promised to support Liquifi through the process. The company says it conducted a thorough review before finalizing the deal.

Crypto M&A Heats Up

Coinbase is not the only one making moves. Earlier this year, it bought Deribit for 2.9 billion dollars, the largest crypto acquisition to date. Meanwhile, Stripe acquired stablecoin startup Bridge and wallet firm Privy, showing a growing appetite for consolidation across the industry.

With Liquifi now in its corner, Coinbase is building not just for today’s crypto needs but laying the groundwork for the future.

FAQs

What is Liquifi and why did Coinbase acquire it?

Liquifi is a token management platform. Coinbase acquired it to support token creation, vesting, and compliance across crypto projects.

How does Liquifi help Coinbase expand its crypto services?

Liquifi enables Coinbase to manage tokens from creation to compliance, expanding beyond trading into full lifecycle project support.

How many companies has Coinbase acquired in 2025?

Coinbase has made four acquisitions in 2025 so far: Liquifi, Spindl, Iron Fish, and Deribit in a $2.9 billion deal.

Zameer Attar and Qadir AK

Zameer is a financial analyst and writer with a particular interest in cryptocurrency markets. He has been studying cryptocurrencies and their market behavior for several years and deeply understands the factors that affect the price of cryptocurrencies. His expertise lies in his ability to use both technical and fundamental analysis to make informed predictions about the future direction of cryptocurrency prices. He has a strong understanding of market sentiment and uses this to inform his trading decisions and price predictions.

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