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Kraken parent Payward to become first crypto firm to buy a EU bank as it expands into deposits, lending
Payward agreed to buy Lithuania’s Saldo Bank, which holds $190 million in total assets, securing an EU license for deposits and lending.
Why it matters
BTC (Bitcoin) · Why linked: Payward/Kraken's expansion into EU banking signals growing institutional legitimacy for crypto firms and could broaden crypto adoption in Europe. Market context: Expansion of a major crypto exchange into regulated EU banking services may strengthen confidence in the broader crypto market.
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| Asset | Events | Avg max move | Closed lower |
|---|---|---|---|
| BTC | 9 | +2.02% | 67% |
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