Publicly listed company Bakkt acquires stablecoin payment infrastructure provider DTR

Techub News reports that Bakkt, a company listed on the New York Stock Exchange, has announced the acquisition of stablecoin payment infrastructure provider Distributed Technologies Research (DTR). The completion of this transaction is subject to the satisfaction or waiver of customary closing conditions, including obtaining approvals from relevant regulatory authorities and Bakkt shareholders. Additionally, Bakkt announced plans to change its company name to "Bakkt, Inc." effective January 22, 2026, with its stock ticker symbol remaining unchanged after the renaming.