Bakkt announces rebranding and acquisition of stablecoin payment infrastructure provider DTR

According to GlobeNewswire, Bakkt, a company listed on the New York Stock Exchange, announced that it has acquired Distributed Technologies Research (DTR), a global stablecoin payment infrastructure provider.

The completion of this transaction is subject to the satisfaction or waiver of customary closing conditions, including obtaining approval from relevant regulatory authorities and Bakkt shareholders.

Additionally, Bakkt announced plans to change its company name to "Bakkt, Inc." effective January 22, 2026, with no change to its stock trading symbol.