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Inflation: Finnish inflation rose to a 31-month high, adding to pressure on households and businesses. Banking: Kraken parent Payward agreed to buy Finnish holding company Saldo Finance, whose Lithuanian-licensed bank could give the crypto group EU-wide deposit and lending capabilities; the deal needs regulatory approval and is expected to close in 2027. Jobs: Ubisoft proposed closing Finnish game studio RedLynx, putting up to 52 positions at risk. Investment: Helsinki startup Ambio raised €5.1 million to expand its AI-powered recycled-plastics procurement platform, while gearbox maker Katsa is building a new Pirkkala facility amid rising demand. Travel: Finnair raised its 2026 revenue and profit guidance.

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Oct. 9, 2026

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Finland threatens €1.2m fines in illegal gambling marketing crackdown

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Kraken moves to acquire $181 million European bank in major push beyond crypto trading

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Kraken parent to buy Lithuanian Saldo Bank amid TradFi expansion

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Feature: Made-in-China toy ball finds place in Finland's beloved "baby box"

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Kraken parent company Payward to become first crypto firm to buy a European Bank

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ORF-Enterprise Acquires Finnish Sperm Bank Comedy ‘Crème de la Crème’

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Kraken Parent Payward Buys Lithuanian Bank in Bid to Blend Crypto With Everyday Finance

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Publication Location	United States, Kentucky, Lexington
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Kraken parent to acquire EU bank, putting the crypto-banking question to the ECB

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Year Founded	2017
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Publication Location	Cyprus, Koukalia
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