GSR Executes Purchase Agreement to Acquire FINRA-Registered Broker-Dealer Equilibrium Capital Services
New York, United States, October 2nd, 2025, Chainwire
GSR, crypto’s capital markets partner, today announced it has executed a purchase agreement to acquire Equilibrium Capital Services, LLC, an SEC-registered broker-dealer and member of FINRA, based in Portland, Oregon. The transaction, which remains subject to customary closing conditions and regulatory approvals, is intended to expand GSR’s U.S. services and develop additional regulated capabilities for institutions.
“GSR has long been committed to building in the United States, and this acquisition is further proof of that commitment,” said Xin Song, CEO of GSR. “With this transaction, we are strengthening our ability to serve entrepreneurs and institutional players with the trusted, regulated market access they need.”
“With regulatory changes well underway in the U.S., GSR is staying on the front foot to remain best-in-class, just as we have worldwide,” said Joshua Riezman, US Chief Strategy Officer at GSR. “This acquisition positions us to meet institutional demand while ensuring we operate at the highest standards of compliance.”
To manage the acquisition process, GSR engaged Compliance Exchange Group (CXG) for regulatory guidance and BrokerDealerForSale.com for the acquisition of Equilibrium Capital Services.
In recent months, GSR has expanded institutional access to tokenised real-world assets through a partnership with DigiFT, invested in Maverix Securities to support the development of regulated structured products, and led digital-asset treasury investment strategies for Nasdaq-listed companies, including MEI Pharma and Upexi. The firm remains focused on building, investing, and collaborating with innovators across the ecosystem, while delivering industry-leading service to clients.
About GSR
GSR is crypto’s capital markets partner, delivering market making, institutional-grade OTC trading, and strategic venture backing to founders and institutions. With more than a decade of experience, we provide strategic guidance, market intelligence, and access to a global network to help teams scale.
Visit www.gsr.io for more information.
About Compliance Exchange Group (CXG)
CXG specializes in building, managing and supporting Broker-Dealer infrastructure, offering full-service compliance, registration, principal outsourcing, and advisory services. Visit www.cxgllc.com for more information.
About BrokerDealerForSale.com
BrokerDealerForSale.com is a platform dedicated to the acquisition and sale of registered Broker-Dealers, providing access to exclusive listings and expert support throughout the acquisition process. Visit www.BrokerDealerForSale.com for more information.
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