{"id":72112,"date":"2026-05-06T04:17:45","date_gmt":"2026-05-06T04:17:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/crowdfundjunction.com\/blog\/bullish-announces-4-2b-equiniti-deal-to-build-tokenized-securities-transfer-agent\/"},"modified":"2026-05-06T04:17:45","modified_gmt":"2026-05-06T04:17:45","slug":"bullish-announces-4-2b-equiniti-deal-to-build-tokenized-securities-transfer-agent","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/crowdfundjunction.com\/blog\/bullish-announces-4-2b-equiniti-deal-to-build-tokenized-securities-transfer-agent\/","title":{"rendered":"Bullish Announces $4.2B Equiniti Deal to Build Tokenized Securities Transfer Agent"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><b>(Originally posted on : Bitcoin News )<\/b><br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<p><strong>Key Takeaways:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li> <span>Bullish<\/span> plans to acquire Equiniti in a $4.2 billion stock-and-debt transaction.<\/li>\n<li>Equiniti brings nearly 3,000 issuer clients and more than 20 million shareholders.<\/li>\n<li>Tokenization services are expected to drive faster growth after the deal closes.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2> <span>Bullish<\/span> Acquisition Links Digital Assets With Shareholder Records<\/h2>\n<p> <span>Bullish<\/span> (NYSE: BLSH) announced May 5, 2026, a $4.2 billion agreement to acquire Equiniti, a move that would link its digital-asset business with a traditional shareholder-recordkeeping operation. The deal is framed around creating a global transfer agent for tokenized securities, with closing expected in January 2027 pending regulatory approvals and standard closing requirements.<\/p>\n<p>The acquisition would give <span>Bullish<\/span> a direct connection to thousands of public-company clients and millions of registered shareholders, while Equiniti would gain access to <span>blockchain<\/span> tools that could modernize how securities are issued and serviced. Equiniti serves nearly 3,000 issuer clients, supports more than 20 million shareholders, and handles about $500 billion in yearly payments. <span>Bullish<\/span> estimates the combined company will produce about $1.3 billion in adjusted revenue and over $500 million in EBITDA less Capex for 2026. The transaction includes $1.85 billion of assumed Equiniti debt and roughly $2.35 billion in <span>Bullish<\/span> stock consideration. CEO Tom Farley said:<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p>\u201cTokenization is a once-in-a-generation shift in how capital markets operate, the defining infrastructure trend of the next 25 years.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>The stock portion is valued at $38.48 per share, based on <span>Bullish<\/span>\u2019s 30-day VWAP as of May 4, 2026.<\/p>\n<h2>Tokenized Securities Platform Targets Faster Settlement and <span>Liquidity<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The planned platform is structured to connect regulated transfer-agent records with blockchain-based securities systems. It is designed to work with central securities depositories, custodians, and broker-dealers, including DTCC, Euroclear, and Clearstream. Equiniti\u2019s management team will continue handling daily operations, client relationships, and regulatory obligations. <span>Bullish<\/span> will support the tokenization roadmap through its digital asset infrastructure. Outside the United States, <span>Bullish<\/span> also plans to provide trading infrastructure for eligible tokenized equities, giving non-U.S. investors another route to <span>liquidity<\/span>. Issuers could gain faster cap table visibility and automated corporate actions, while investors could access 24\/7 transactions, instant settlement, and easier asset movement.<\/p>\n<p> <span>Bullish<\/span> expects the combined company to reach 6% to 8% annual revenue growth from 2027 through 2029, with tokenization and <a href=\"http:\/\/www.bitcoin.com\/get-started\/what-is-a-blockchain\/\" class=\"lar_link lar_link_outgoing\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">blockchain<\/a> services growing 20%. The transaction also gives Siris two board seats, while Equiniti will operate under the <a href=\"http:\/\/www.bitcoin.com\/get-started\/bull-market-vs-bear-market\/\" class=\"lar_link lar_link_outgoing\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Bullish<\/a> umbrella with <a href=\"http:\/\/www.bitcoin.com\/get-started\/bull-market-vs-bear-market\/\" class=\"lar_link lar_link_outgoing\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Bullish<\/a> Exchange and Coindesk. Equiniti CEO Dan Kramer said:<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p>\u201cThis transaction reflects that intent. It strengthens our ability to support clients as markets evolve, while maintaining the stability, service, and trust they expect from Equiniti.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>The transaction positions <a href=\"http:\/\/www.bitcoin.com\/get-started\/bull-market-vs-bear-market\/\" class=\"lar_link lar_link_outgoing\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Bullish<\/a> to combine regulated shareholder infrastructure with tokenized securities capabilities at institutional scale.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/news.bitcoin.com\/bullish-announces-4-2b-equiniti-deal-to-build-tokenized-securities-transfer-agent\/\">Source link <\/a><br \/>\n<br \/><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>(Originally posted on : Bitcoin News ) Key Takeaways: Bullish plans to acquire Equiniti in a $4.2 billion stock-and-debt transaction. Equiniti brings nearly 3,000 issuer clients and more than 20 million shareholders. Tokenization services are expected to drive faster growth after the deal closes. 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