📰 Kraken Parent Payward Moves Into European Banking With Saldo Deal
🗓️ Oct 19 2026 20:00 UTC - NewsBTC Editorial Team
Payward, the company behind crypto exchange Kraken, has agreed to acquire Lithuania-based Saldo Bank, taking a route into European banking that goes
➤ Kraken's parent company, Payward, is acquiring Lithuania-based Saldo Bank to establish a European banking presence.
➤ This move aims to integrate banking services like loans and deposits with crypto offerings, reducing fragmentation for users.
➤ The deal is subject to regulatory approval and signifies a broader industry trend of crypto firms seeking banking licenses and traditional banks developing crypto products.
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