[Capital One plans to acquire fintech company Brex for $5.15 billion; the latter had previously planned to launch a stablecoin instant payment feature] Odaily Planet Daily News: Technology-driven financial services company Capital One has agreed to acquire fintech company Brex in a cash + stock deal (50% each) valued at $5.15 billion, integrating it into its commercial banking and payment business. The transaction is expected to be completed by mid-2026, with Franceschi continuing to oversee the integration of Brex into Capital One's commercial banking and payment business. Brex had previously announced plans to launch a native stablecoin instant payment feature.