Cryptocurrency17 Apr 2026SEO 801 min read

Analysis: Kraken's parent company Payward to acquire derivatives exchange Bitnomial for $…

The deal gives Payward control of a fully licensed U.S. crypto derivatives stack, accelerating its expansion in regulated markets. Payward agreed to acquire Bi…

The deal gives Payward control of a fully licensed U.S. crypto derivatives stack, accelerating its expansion in regulated markets. Payward agreed to acquire Bitnomial for up to $550 million in cash and stock. The deal brings three licenses under Kraken's roof: a brokerage, a clearinghouse and an exchange. The acquisition will expand Payward’s U.S. derivatives push across Kraken, NinjaTrader and B2B infrastructure. Crypto exchange Kraken's parent company has agreed to acquire digital a…

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