Global asset manager DWS has announced a definitive agreement to acquire a 40% stake in Nippon Life India AIF Management, a significant move to deepen its presence in the Indian alternative investment market. The partnership aims to combine DWS’s global distribution capabilities with Nippon Life’s domestic expertise in managing alternative assets, reflecting a broader trend of institutional capital flowing into specialized regional markets. In the technology sector, prediction market leader Polymarket has acquired DeFi infrastructure provider Brahma. This strategic acquisition is designed to streamline Polymarket's institutional offerings and improve the execution efficiency of its decentralized platform. The deal underscores a period of consolidation within the blockchain infrastructure space as firms seek to integrate vertically. Additionally, blockchain compliance firm Elliptic has integrated its risk management tools with Tempo, a payments-first blockchain. This partnership focuses on enhancing anti-money laundering (AML) protocols for digital payment networks. These developments coincide with fresh financial reporting from Digital Asset Acquisition Corp., highlighting the continued intersection of traditional finance and emerging digital infrastructure.