Exodus moves to acquire Baanx, Monavate in $175M deal to bring card and payments infrastructure in-house

Exodus Movement, a self-custodial cryptocurrency wallet provider, today announced the acquisition of digital banking firm Baanx and fintech solutions provider Monavate for $175 million. The deal positions Exodus to transition from a wallet-focused company to a comprehensive digital payments provider.

Baanx specializes in digital banking and crypto solutions, focusing on secure self-custody for buying, spending, and borrowing against digital assets. The acquisition enables Exodus to expand its payment capabilities within the crypto wallet ecosystem.

Monavate provides fintech solutions including card issuing and compliance support for scalable payment infrastructure. The company supports integration of payment options into cryptocurrency services.

The strategic move targets markets with high stablecoin usage, reducing reliance on traditional financial intermediaries for onchain transactions. Exodus operates across multiple blockchains with integrated spending features.