Crypto News Kraken parent Payward to become first crypto firm to buy a EU bank as it expands into deposits, lending By Coin Gazette Editorial October 14, 2026 1 Min Read Comments Off on 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.