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Transaction · Financial Data / Open Banking · 2026

Global Settlement Network / AKIBA International 2026

Global Settlement Network acquired AKIBA International on April 1, 2026.

Target
AKIBA International
Acquirer
Global Settlement Network
Announced
April 1, 2026
Sub-sector
Financial Data / Open Banking

Transaction overview

  • Global Settlement Network announced the acquisition of AKIBA International on April 1, 2026.

Strategic rationale

Strengthen infrastructure for real-world asset tokenization, cross-border settlement, and digital currencies in Africa.

Deal terms & multiples

Deal value
Not disclosed
Target revenue
Not disclosed
Target EBITDA
Not disclosed
EV / Revenue
Not disclosed
EV / EBITDA
Not disclosed
Announcement
April 1, 2026
Acquirer
Global Settlement Network (Strategic)
Sub-sector
Financial Data / Open Banking

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