Transaction · Crypto / Stablecoin · 2026

Kraken Platform Payward acquires Payments Firm Reap

Kraken Platform Payward acquired Payments Firm Reap for $2.0B on July 1, 2026.

Target
Payments Firm Reap
Acquirer
Kraken Platform Payward
Deal value
$2.0B
Announced
July 1, 2026
Sub-sector
Crypto / Stablecoin

Transaction overview

  • Kraken Platform Payward announced the acquisition of Payments Firm Reap on July 1, 2026 for $2.0B.
  • The deal is expected to close pending customary conditions.

Strategic rationale

Payward (Kraken) acquires Reap to expand B2B payments infrastructure for stablecoin and card issuance.

Deal terms & multiples

Deal value
$2.0B
Target revenue
Not disclosed
Target EBITDA
Not disclosed
EV / Revenue
Not disclosed
EV / EBITDA
Not disclosed
Announcement
July 1, 2026
Acquirer
Kraken Platform Payward (Strategic)
Sub-sector
Crypto / Stablecoin

Frequently asked questions

How much did Kraken Platform Payward pay for Payments Firm Reap?

Kraken Platform Payward acquired Payments Firm Reap for $2.0B, announced on July 1, 2026.

When did Kraken Platform Payward announce the acquisition of Payments Firm Reap?

Kraken Platform Payward announced the acquisition of Payments Firm Reap on July 1, 2026.

What sub-sector is Payments Firm Reap in?

Payments Firm Reap is tracked in the Crypto / Stablecoin sub-sector.

Sources

  • pymnts.com /cryptocurrency/2026/kraken-platform-payward-acquires-payments-firm-reap/