8 stories about Payward from across the crypto press, curated and summarized daily. Most recent: Oct 14, 2026.
Payward, the company behind Kraken, plans to acquire Lithuania's Saldo Bank, with the deal expected to close in 2027. The acquisition would help Payward expand traditional banking services into four EU markets where Saldo already operates, as it works toward offering cash, crypto, tokenized stocks and credit in one place.
Payward, the company behind Kraken, and Singapore Gulf Bank have teamed up to offer 24/7 U.S. dollar settlement for institutional crypto transactions. The service will initially be available to select clients in Asia and the Gulf region.
BNY Mellon is in discussions with Payward, the parent company of Kraken, about a potential partnership covering digital assets, custody, trading, and payments. This move could significantly expand Payward's financial infrastructure services.
Payward, the parent company of Kraken, is integrating trading, payments, asset management, and institutional services into a unified financial infrastructure. This move aims to position Payward as a broader financial services provider beyond just a crypto exchange. The company recently secured a $100 million investment from Nasdaq at a $21 billion valuation.
Nasdaq has invested $100 million in Kraken's parent company, Payward, at a $21 billion valuation. This deal will bring tokenized, voting-enabled equities to crypto exchange users. The valuation has surged from $13.3 billion just five months ago.
The London Stock Exchange (LSE) is collaborating with Payward, the company behind Kraken, to bring major UK-listed stocks onchain using the xStocks framework. This move aims to make traditional equities more accessible and tradable in the digital asset space.
Hyperliquid, a decentralized derivatives exchange, is partnering with Payward, the parent company of Kraken, to enter the US market. The deal is pending regulatory approval from the CFTC, with Payward already outlining the proposed structure.
Payward, the parent company of Kraken, plans to let everyday investors buy shares in upcoming IPOs at the offering price using tokenized equities. This move could democratize access to high-profile stock debuts, which are typically dominated by institutional players.