Bakkt announces rebranding and acquisition of stablecoin payment infrastructure provider DTR

According to Odaily, New York Stock Exchange-listed company Bakkt has announced the acquisition of global stablecoin payment infrastructure provider Distributed Technologies Research (DTR). The completion of this transaction is subject to customary closing conditions or waivers, including obtaining approval from relevant regulatory authorities and Bakkt shareholders. In addition, Bakkt also announced plans to change its company name to “Bakkt, Inc.” effective January 22, 2026, with its stock trading symbol remaining unchanged. (Globenewswire)