Exchanges· ★★★★· bullish·

Kraken to acquire EU-regulated Saldo Bank, deal expected by 2027

  • —Kraken is acquiring EU-licensed Saldo Bank
  • —The deal is expected to close in 2027
  • —Financial Times reported the transaction
Why it matters: An EU banking licence would give Kraken access to regulated payments and deposits under MiCA, sharpening competition with traditional banks.
Source: PANews