Bridgepoint Group agreed to acquire a majority stake in ht.digital, a London-headquartered digital asset assurance specialist. Sky News reported a valuation of £200 million (approximately $262 million), though Bridgepoint did not officially disclose financial terms. The transaction is expected to complete in H1 2026 subject to regulatory approvals. Bridgepoint Development Capital V, a fund focused on fast-growing European businesses, will make the investment, according to Bridgepoint’s announcement. Bri ...

Private equity firm Bridgepoint Group (BPT) said it agreed to buy a majority stake in ht.digital, a company that provides financial audit and proof of reserves attestations to cryptocurrency firms, for an undisclosed amount. Sky News reported the deal was worth 200 million pounds ($262 million). Bridgepoint did not immediately respond to requests for confirmation of the figure. Following the collapse of crypto exchange FTX three years ago, the idea that trading platforms should provide audits and be trans ...