Bakkt announces rebranding and acquisition of stablecoin payment infrastructure provider DTR

Odaily Planet Daily reports that NYSE-listed company Bakkt announced it has acquired the global stablecoin payment infrastructure provider Distributed Technologies Research (DTR). It is understood that the completion of this transaction depends on the satisfaction or exemption of customary closing conditions, including obtaining approval from relevant regulatory agencies and approval from Bakkt shareholders. Additionally, Bakkt also announced plans to change its company name to “Bakkt, Inc.” starting January 22, 2026. After the name change, its stock trading symbol will remain unchanged. (Globenewswire)