Kraken named Fintech Company of the Year at National Fintech Awards 2026
- —Award presented October 15 at the Mansion House in Dublin across 17 categories
- —Kraken's Irish entities are regulated by the Central Bank of Ireland
- —Payward also holds an EMI license from the Central Bank of Ireland
- —Payward signed a deal this month to acquire EU-licensed Saldo Bank
Why it matters: The award reinforces Kraken's standing as a regulated EU player as it expands under MiCA and moves to acquire Saldo Bank.
Source: Kraken Blog