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Crypto exchange Kraken owner to buy European bank

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Kraken parent Payward agrees to acquire Saldo Bank for EU banking license

Payward signed a definitive agreement to acquire Lithuania-based Saldo Bank, gaining an EU banking license and the ability to offer regulated banking services including deposits and lending across European markets.

Oct 14, 2026·8 sourcesCrypto exchangesEuropean UnionCrypto & banking regulationCrypto regulationInstitutional crypto adoption
Kraken parent Payward agrees to acquire Saldo Bank for EU banking license
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