crypto exchange
Crypto Exchanges Are Becoming Banks, and Banks Are Becoming Crypto Exchanges—An Analysis of Market Trends
The line between traditional banks and the crypto industry is rapidly blurring. In March 2026, Kraken Financial obtained a master account with the Federal Reserve, becomin
Cryptocurrency exchange Bullish acquires securities registrar Equiniti for $4.2 bln
Bullish, a cryptocurrency exchange registered in the Cayman Islands, has agreed to acquire the British securities registrar Equiniti from the American private equity firm Siris Capital for $4.2 billion, including $1.85 billion in debt, according to a statement from the buyer.
Deutsche Börse Invests $200 Million in Crypto Exchange Kraken
On Tuesday, Deutsche Börse confirmed the acquisition of a stake in the U.S. crypto exchange Kraken for $200 million. The group’s official statement notes that the investment was structured as a secondary transaction and gives Deutsche Börse a 1.5% fully diluted stake in Payward Inc., the infrastructure company behind Kraken.