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Payward’s acquisition of Bitnomial secures a full U.S. derivatives stack. The deal allows Kraken to offer regulated crypto futures directly to domestic users.

Stablecoin startup Rain joins Mastercard as a Principal Member following a $1.95B valuation. The move signals a shift toward direct network integration.

Portillo’s (PTLO) reports Q1 2026 earnings on May 5 with a consensus EPS of $0.00. Investors are focused on unit-level margins and future expansion plans.