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The deal gave Circle an enterprise value of $4.5bn, and was struck at a time when the crypto sector was flying high

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A blank cheque company headed by former Barclays boss, Bob Diamond, has called off its planned merger with crypto firm Circle.

Circle and Concord Acquisition Corp — the special purpose acquisition firm where Diamond is chair — announced the "mutual termination" of their tie-up on 5 December.

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