Kraken wants to be your bank, but who will protect your money?
Kraken's parent company wants a place in your finances long before you buy Bitcoin and long after you sell it. On Oct. 14, Payward agreed to acquire Saldo Finance Oy, the Finnish owner of Lithuania's Saldo Bank, in a deal expected to close in 2027 if regulators approve it. The purchase would add deposit accounts,… Read the full story on CryptoSlate Understand the crypto stories that matter and what to watch next. Get The Catalyst in your inbox
Key Takeaways
- Kraken's parent company wants a place in your finances long before you buy Bitcoin and long after you sell it.
- 14, Payward agreed to acquire Saldo Finance Oy, the Finnish owner of Lithuania's Saldo Bank, in a deal expected to close in 2027 if regulators approve it.
- The purchase would add deposit accounts,… Read the full story on CryptoSlate Understand the crypto stories that matter and what to watch next.
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