[MoonPay Plans to Acquire North Capital in an All-Stock Deal Exceeding $60 Million] Odaily Planet Daily News – Fintech company MoonPay has signed a definitive merger agreement to acquire North Capital Investment Technology, a platform specializing in private market technology and regulated brokerage services. The transaction is an all-stock deal, reportedly valued at over $60 million. Upon completion, North Capital will become a wholly-owned subsidiary of MoonPay. This acquisition will integrate North Capital's brokerage, investment advisory, and clearing capabilities into MoonPay's global infrastructure. North Capital operates multiple entities registered with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), including a broker-dealer, alternative trading system PPEX ATS, transfer agent, and investment advisor. North Capital provides technology, custody, escrow accounts, and secondary trading services to private securities issuers, fund managers, and institutional investors. The platform has facilitated over $8.7 billion in primary and secondary transaction volume to date, and PPEX supports secondary trading for more than 1,250 approved assets. The transaction has been unanimously approved by the boards of directors of both companies and remains subject to customary closing conditions and regulatory approvals. (Bitcoin.com News)