411 - Crypto Shake-Up: Mergers, Layoffs, and Market Moves
2026-03-19
Explore the latest in the crypto world as Blockchain Venture Capital Inc. signs a letter of intent for a reverse takeover, Polymarket acquires Brahma, and CoinMarketCap embarks on a hiring spree. Meanwhile, Algorand Foundation announces significant layoffs, and Payward (Kraken) pauses its IPO plans amid market uncertainties.
Sources:
https://www.tradingview.com/news/tmx_newsfile:111cda93e094b:0-blockchain-venture-capital-inc-announces-letter-of-intent-for-proposed-reverse-takeover-transaction-with-world-digital-gold-group-ltd/
https://www.coindesk.com/business/2026/03/18/polymarket-acquires-defi-brahma-to-build-reliable-financial-blockchain-infrastructure
https://coinfomania.com/coinmarketcap-web3-hiring-bd-roles/
https://decrypt.co/361625/algorand-foundation-cuts-staff-crypto-industry-layoffs-grow
https://sherwood.news/crypto/payward-parent-company-of-crypto-exchange-kraken-puts-plans-for-ipo-on-hold/