Kraken's Parent Buys European Lender Saldo Bank in Banking Push
Payward, the parent company of crypto exchange Kraken, has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Lithuania-based Saldo Bank.
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Kraken Parent Payward Bets Billions to Become Financial Infrastructure
Payward, the parent of crypto exchange Kraken, is expanding beyond trading into banking, tokenized equities, and derivatives.
Revolut Clears the OCC Hurdle for a US Bank, With the Fed and FDIC Still Ahead
Revolut received preliminary conditional approval from the U.S. Office of the Comptroller of the Currency on 3 September 2026 to form a national bank.
Revolut Enters the Euro Stablecoin Race With EURR Token
Revolut began a phased rollout of EURR, its first euro-backed stablecoin, to selected customers in Denmark, Poland, and Portugal.
Figure Profit Nearly Triples as Loan Marketplace Volume Hits $4.3B
Figure Technology Solutions reported $4.3 billion in Consumer Loan Marketplace volume for the second quarter, up 132% year-over-year.
Alpaca Banks $435 Million to Become the Backbone of Tokenized Stocks
Crypto brokerage firm Alpaca raised $135 million in equity funding led by Peak XV, part of a $435 million package that includes debt from Kraken parent Payward and BMO.
FV Bank launches unified fintech platform with stablecoin invoicing
FV Bank launched a unified financial infrastructure platform on 18 June 2026, combining stablecoin settlement, digital asset custody and cross-border banking rails.
Nexo Zero-Interest Credit wins FinTech Breakthrough award
Nexo's Zero-Interest Credit product won "Consumer Lending Product of the Year" at the 10th annual FinTech Breakthrough Awards on 19 March 2026.
LYS Labs Announces Solana Trading Engine and Chainlink Partnership
LYS Labs added QuickNode integration, joined Chainlink Build, and announced a fast Solana trading engine called LYS Flash.
Fintech & Crypto Firms Push for Bank Licenses Under Trump Administration
Fintech and crypto firms seek bank charters under Trump, aiming for growth, lower costs, and legitimacy amid expectations of a more business-friendly regulation.
US Fintech Leaders Push for Federal Regulatory Sandbox
US fintech leaders call for a federal regulatory sandbox to boost innovation, streamline compliance, and strengthen the country's position in global finance.
