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AI Financial Corporation Completes Acquisition of Block Street
Acquisition of Block Street expected to extend payment processing infrastructure into tokenized assets as financial markets increasingly explore on-chain
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[{"type":"text","content":"Acquisition of Block Street expected to extend payment processing infrastructure into tokenized assets as financial markets increasingly explore on-chain systems LAS VEGAS, NV / ACCESS Newswire / April 30, 2026 / AI Financial Corporation (NASDAQ:AIFC)(FRA:5AR1) (\"AiFi\" or the \"Company\"), a fintech company providing blockchain-powered payment, trading, and settlement infrastructure for digital assets, today announced the completion of its acquisition of Block Street Corp. (\"Block Street\"), a platform designed to support token issuances aligned with applicable regulatory frameworks and real-world asset tokenization.The acquisition represents a strategic step toward expanding the Company's platform into tokenized capital formation with the objective of increasing transaction volume, settlement activity, and overall platform utilization over time. The transaction was completed following the satisfaction of customary closing conditions.Industry TransitionFinancial markets are experiencing increasing interest in on-chain infrastructure as activity expands beyond traditional off-chain systems, driven by the growth of Web3 technologies, tokenization of real-world assets, and the increasing adoption of stablecoins for settlement.These developments are beginning to extend beyond digital-native assets into broader financial markets, including equities, commodities, and other instruments, where blockchain-based systems may enable more efficient, transparent, and programmable financial transactions.Recent industry estimates, including data from RWA.xyz, suggest that the value of tokenized assets on public blockchains has grown to tens of billions of dollars, with continued expansion expected as institutional participation increases.The Company believes this evolution will drive growing demand for infrastructure across payments, settlement, and tokenization. The addition of Block Street's capabilities positions the Company to participate in this shift, supporting the continued buildout of on-chain financial infrastructure, while also potentially accelerating the growth of its other product lines.Platform ExpansionBlock Street has developed infrastructure that is designed to bring elements of traditional capital formation on-chain, enabling companies to pursue tokenized offerings aligned with applicable regulatory considerations.The plat...