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Last updated: June 2, 2026, 5:30 AM ET

Private Equity

A UK‑based stablecoin remittance app launched after $1m in silent‑beta transactions signals a growing appetite for fintech‑enabled cross‑border flows within the sector. Meanwhile, Blackstone closes its largest‑ever Asia fund at $13.1bn, eclipsing the $10bn target and underscoring continued investor confidence in the region. In deal‑making, OEP acquires Leviat while Consolid sells its tax‑advisory arm, illustrating a trend toward targeted, value‑add acquisitions rather than broad AI narratives. Harrison Tull of JMAN Group notes that buyers now demand concrete evidence of measurable operational improvement, a standard reflected in both the Leviat purchase and the tax‑advisor divestiture. Collectively, these moves reveal a PE landscape prioritizing data quality, tangible operational gains, and strategic geographic expansion.