Bakkt announces rebranding and acquisition of stablecoin payment infrastructure provider DTR

ChainCatcher reported that Bakkt, a company listed on the New York Stock Exchange, announced it has acquired Distributed Technologies Research (DTR), a global stablecoin payment infrastructure provider. The completion of this transaction is subject to customary closing conditions, 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. After the name change, its stock trading code will remain unchanged.