Payward to Acquire Bitnomial in $550 Million Deal

Payward has announced an agreement to acquire Bitnomial for up to $550 million in a combination of cash and stock. According to NS3.AI, Bitnomial possesses the necessary approvals to function as a designated contract market, a derivatives clearing organization, and a futures commission merchant within the United States. The acquisition is anticipated to be finalized in the first half of 2026, subject to customary conditions and regulatory approvals.