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Payward

2026-10-15 11:01:48

Payward Signs Deal to Buy Saldo Bank, Opening a Path for Kraken Parent Into EU Banking

Payward, the parent company of crypto exchange Kraken, has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Saldo Finance Oy, the Finnish holding company that owns Lithuania-licensed digital lender Saldo Bank UAB. The deal, announced on Oct. 14, would give Payward a route into regulated banking services in the European Union, including the ability to offer interest on deposits and expand lending once the transaction closes. No purchase price was disclosed, and Payward said it expects the acquisition to close in 2027, subject to regulatory approval and customary closing conditions. Saldo Bank operates across Lithuania, Finland, Sweden and Germany, with passporting access into the Netherlands, and serves both retail and small-business customers. Its products include term deposits in all four markets, consumer lending in Lithuania, Finland and Sweden, and business lending in Lithuania and Finland. Payward said it plans to use the bank to pay yield on deposits, broaden lending products such as credit cards, and offer banking-as-a-service capabilities including card issuance and access to SEPA payments. The company said integration work and regulatory approval efforts are already underway.

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Bringin

2026-10-06 16:12:38

Bringin opens beta euro business accounts with bitcoin self-custody support

Fintech company Bringin has opened an invitation-only beta for its euro business account product, targeting companies that use bitcoin and stablecoins. The offering gives businesses a dedicated virtual euro IBAN and access to SEPA payment rails, while letting them retain control of their bitcoin through self-custody infrastructure. According to the report cited by Techub News, the beta is already being used by 15 businesses and is open to companies across 30 European countries. The underlying infrastructure is provided by Lightspark Payments Europe. The item was attributed to NewsBTC.

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Bringin

2026-10-06 15:07:52

Bringin rolls out business banking platform for European companies linking Bitcoin and traditional banking

Bringin is launching a business banking platform for companies in Europe that connects Bitcoin with conventional banking services, according to BitcoinNews as cited by ChainCatcher. The platform is designed to support corporate self-custody while offering a set of payment and treasury tools aimed at business users. The service includes dedicated virtual IBANs, instant SEPA transfers, Bitcoin-euro conversion, Lightning Network payments, stablecoin support and cross-border payments. Companies using the platform can buy Bitcoin directly into self-custody wallets and use Bitcoin, stablecoins or euros to pay employees and suppliers. Bringin also supports API integrations so businesses can plug payment functions into their existing systems. In addition, the company said it plans to add support for AI-focused MPP and x402 payment protocols. Beyond Europe, Bringin plans to expand into the United States, South Africa, the Philippines, Mexico and India.

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Bringin

2026-10-06 15:07:21

Bringin launches a Bitcoin banking platform for European businesses with self-custody support

Bringin is rolling out a business banking platform for companies in Europe that links Bitcoin with traditional banking rails while keeping self-custody in the mix. According to a post shared by Bitcoin News on X, the platform includes dedicated virtual IBANs, instant SEPA transfers, Bitcoin-to-euro conversion, Lightning Network payments, stablecoin support, and cross-border payment functions. Companies can buy Bitcoin directly into self-custody wallets and use Bitcoin, stablecoins, or euros to pay employees and suppliers. Bringin also said the platform can connect to existing business systems through an API, extending payment functionality without requiring a full rebuild of internal workflows. On the product roadmap, the company plans to add support for AI-focused MPP and the x402 payment protocol. Beyond Europe, Bringin said it intends to expand into the United States, South Africa, the Philippines, Mexico, and India.

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Bringin

2026-10-06 07:01:00

Bringin opens euro business account beta for Bitcoin companies in 30 European countries

Bringin has launched an invite-only beta for euro business accounts aimed at companies operating with Bitcoin and stablecoins across 30 European countries. According to a press release shared with Bitcoin Magazine, the product lets businesses hold, receive and send Bitcoin and stablecoins while also making SEPA payments through a virtual IBAN in the company’s own name. The rollout extends Bringin’s consumer platform, which the company said has already processed more than €15 million. Bringin said the new business product is built to address common pain points for European firms dealing with Bitcoin and other virtual assets, including bank account restrictions, blocked transfers, fragmented recordkeeping and compliance burdens tied to the Travel Rule. The company said businesses can add Bitcoin to treasury, accept Bitcoin, Lightning and stablecoin payments, and pay suppliers or payroll in Bitcoin. It also said keys are generated and stored in a hardware security module, with fund movement and approval policies limited to designated company owners. Bringin added that it plans APIs and MCP servers for AI-agent workflows. The service runs on MiCA-authorized infrastructure from Lightspark Payments Europe AS and is currently in pilot with 15 businesses, including Lightning payment tools, mining-rig sellers and Bitcoin conferences.

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Gate Europe

2026-10-05 12:46:41

Gate Europe named a European platform for low-cost spot trading and euro access

Gate Europe has been listed in a newly released guide to European crypto trading platforms as one of the platforms suited to low-cost spot trading and EUR funding access. According to the report, the platform has received authorization under the Markets in Crypto-Assets regulation from the Malta Financial Services Authority, charges a standard 0.1% fee for spot trading, and supports euro transfers through the Single Euro Payments Area banking network. The guide said Gate Europe can serve users with different levels of trading experience, from beginners to advanced traders, and is particularly suited to spot market participants. It also supports migration from USDT to USDC for European users moving assets. BeInCrypto had previously included Gate Europe in its guide to MiCA-licensed platforms and has continued to track its compliance progress and service capabilities in Europe. The report added that Gate Europe has obtained both a MiCA license and a Payment Institution, or PI, license. It also said Gate Connect, Gate Card, and related support systems have completed PCI DSS v4.0.1 Level 1 compliance assessment.

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crypto IBAN

2026-07-24 04:30:16

Mt Pelerin Launches Crypto IBAN: Self-Custodial Wallet Now Works Like a Bank Account

Swiss fintech Mt Pelerin unveiled a crypto IBAN feature that ties self-custodial wallets to the traditional banking system, enabling fiat-to-crypto payments in both directions across 30+ cryptocurrencies and 15 blockchains.

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SEPA

2026-07-24 02:20:16

BVNK Goes Direct SEPA: Instant Euro Payments and Stablecoin Settlement in One Stack

BVNK gains direct SEPA access via Lithuania's CENTROlink, enabling 24/7 instant euro payments with sub-10-second settlement and removing intermediary banks. It becomes the only platform offering both direct SEPA and stablecoin settlement. Targeting 96% automation by 2026.

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