The post Coinbase Acquires Investment Platform Echo for $375 Million in Cash-and-Stock Deal appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News Coinbase, one of the world’s largest crypto exchanges, has announced its plan to acquire Echo, a leading onchain investment platform, in a deal valued at approximately $375 million, marking its eighth major acquisition of 2025.  The agreement, completed through a mix of cash and Coinbase stock, strengthens the exchange’s push into blockchain-native capital markets and …The post Coinbase Acquires Investment Platform Echo for $375 Million in Cash-and-Stock Deal appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News Coinbase, one of the world’s largest crypto exchanges, has announced its plan to acquire Echo, a leading onchain investment platform, in a deal valued at approximately $375 million, marking its eighth major acquisition of 2025.  The agreement, completed through a mix of cash and Coinbase stock, strengthens the exchange’s push into blockchain-native capital markets and …

Coinbase Acquires Investment Platform Echo for $375 Million in Cash-and-Stock Deal

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Coinbase, one of the world’s largest crypto exchanges, has announced its plan to acquire Echo, a leading onchain investment platform, in a deal valued at approximately $375 million, marking its eighth major acquisition of 2025. 

The agreement, completed through a mix of cash and Coinbase stock, strengthens the exchange’s push into blockchain-native capital markets and early-stage token offerings.​

Coinbase Signs Deal With Echo for $375 Million

According to a statement published Tuesday, Coinbase plans to integrate Echo’s flagship tool, Sonar, a platform for self-hosted public token sales, into its ecosystem. 

Meanwhile, Sonar lets blockchain startups raise funds directly from investors, making the process more transparent and accessible.

By integrating Echo, Coinbase aims to make fundraising more inclusive, efficient, and community-driven. Founders will gain easier access to capital, while investors can join private or public token sales directly through blockchain, reducing barriers and middlemen.

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Echo’s Founder Confirms Acquisition

Echo’s founder and popular crypto trader Jordan “Cobie” Fish confirmed the acquisition on X, saying, “I definitely didn’t expect Echo to be sold to Coinbase, but here we are. The brand will stay independent for now.”

Since its launch, Echo has helped raise over $200 million across more than 300 projects, providing tools that make it easier for startups and communities to invest and grow together.

Coinbase plans to use Echo’s technology to expand beyond traditional token sales, venturing into areas like tokenized securities and real-world asset offerings in the near future. 

This acquisition marks Coinbase’s eighth major deal of 2025, following earlier takeovers of Deribit, LiquiFi, and an NFT asset connected to the UpOnly podcast brand.

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What is Coinbase acquiring Echo for?

Coinbase is acquiring Echo for $375 million in a mix of cash and stock to expand blockchain-native capital markets.

How will Echo integrate with Coinbase?

Echo’s Sonar platform will be integrated into Coinbase, allowing startups to host public token sales directly on blockchain.

How does this acquisition benefit crypto investors?

Investors can access private and public token sales directly on blockchain, reducing middlemen and improving transparency.

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