Global investment firm KKR is reportedly in advanced talks to acquire a majority stake in a European crypto custody platform, signaling the firm’s renewed interest in blockchain-based financial infrastructure. Sources close to the deal revealed that KKR’s investment could exceed $1.2 billion, with the transaction potentially closing by early 2026.
The move aligns with a broader trend of private equity firms pivoting toward regulated digital finance solutions. As institutional investors continue to demand secure ways to hold tokenized assets, crypto custody has emerged as a critical growth area.
KKR’s potential acquisition would mark its most significant venture into blockchain since its 2023 investment in Anchorage Digital. Analysts say the firm aims to leverage its existing network of financial partners to expand the platform’s reach across the U.S. and Asia, while maintaining compliance with MiCA and U.S. SEC regulations.
Industry experts view this as a strategic response to the evolving regulatory clarity around crypto markets. “Institutional money is ready for blockchain, but it needs trusted custodians. Private equity can fill that gap,” said fintech strategist Laura Kim.
The acquisition, once finalized, would further blur the line between traditional finance and decentralized assets — setting the stage for a wave of hybrid financial products.
