Reuters reported that Capital One, a U.S. consumer lender backed by Warren Buffett, plans to acquire credit card issuer Discover. LSEG data shows that Discover Financial has a market value of $27.6 billion, while Capital One is valued at $52.2 billion. The deal, which combines two long-established consumer finance brands, would create the largest U.S. credit card company by loan size, surpassing long-time rivals JPMorgan Chase & Co. and Citigroup, according to data compiled by industry research. The acquisition may benefit crypto companies. Currently, Capital One helps its clients access the cryptocurrency market, where account holders can securely transfer USD to authorized and regulated cryptocurrency exchanges. Discover Financial has hired a new blockchain and digital currency product manager, which could lead to the integration of crypto products or the launch of new products if the acquisition goes through.