Modern Treasury acquires stablecoin startup Beam for $40 million
Summary
Payments company Modern Treasury has acquired stablecoin startup Beam for $40 million. This acquisition merges Beam's stablecoin payment technology with Modern Treasury's existing infrastructure, aiming to expand the company's blockchain-based settlement capabilities. The integration is intended to allow Modern Treasury to offer faster, lower-cost global payments to its enterprise clients. The move also aligns with the growing trend of stablecoin ecosystems being backed by US Treasuries, meeting regulatory demands for compliant reserves.
(Source:Crypto Briefing)