At present, Visa is engaged in discussions with Fireblocks, a company specializing in crypto - asset custody infrastructure, about a potential acquisition. The proposed deal is estimated to be worth around $2.5 billion. Should the transaction go through successfully, it would significantly bolster Visa's footprint in the realms of digital asset custody and blockchain - based payment infrastructure. As of now, this news is still pending further verification, and details regarding the specific terms and the current progress of the negotiations remain undisclosed.
