Acquisitions
Qualcomm acquires Arduino and unveils Uno Q board
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Qualcomm has acquired Arduino, positioning the open-source hardware pioneer as a subsidiary while promising continued independence. The deal coincides with the launch of the Arduino Uno Q, a Linux-capable single-board computer in the classic Uno form factor. Featuring a hybrid processor setup, the board targets makers with enhanced AI and real-time capabilities.
Mastercard declines comment on reported zerohash acquisition
Mastercard executives sidestepped questions about a reported $2 billion deal to acquire crypto infrastructure firm Zerohash during their third-quarter earnings call. The card network emphasized a broad acquisition strategy without confirming the speculation. This comes amid accelerating mergers and acquisitions in the digital assets sector.
Ripple acquires GTreasury for $1 billion in corporate treasury push
Ripple Labs announced on October 16, 2025, the acquisition of cloud-based treasury management platform GTreasury for $1 billion. The deal aims to integrate Ripple's cryptocurrency solutions, including XRP, into mainstream corporate finance workflows.
Mastercard in late-stage talks to acquire Zero Hash
Mastercard is reportedly in late-stage negotiations to buy blockchain startup Zero Hash for up to $2 billion, amid growing interest in stablecoin payments. The deal values the acquisition between $1.5 billion and $2 billion, according to sources cited by Fortune. This move comes as the payments giant competes in the evolving crypto infrastructure space.
OpenAI acquires team behind Apple's Shortcuts
OpenAI has acquired Software Applications Incorporated, the company whose core team developed Apple's Shortcuts app. The deal brings expertise in AI-driven macOS interfaces to enhance ChatGPT. Financial terms remain undisclosed.