Crypto derivatives provider, Bakkt Holdings, Inc. (BKKT) shares are rising more than 84% Monday morning following partnership with Mastercard (MA) to offer cryptocurrency solutions and services.
Mastercard customers can now enable consumers to buy, sell and hold digital assets through custodial wallets powered by the Bakkt platform and streamlined issuance of branded crypto debit and credit cards, Bakkt said.
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