Bakkt Goes All-In on Crypto, Dumps Loyalty Arm for $11M

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Bakkt Holdings is officially moving on from its loyalty business. The company just announced a deal to sell the entire segment for $11 million, with closing expected in Q3 2025.

The deal includes working capital adjustments, debt arrangements, and a short-term loan to make the transition smooth.

It marks the end of an era for Bakkt — and the start of a laser-focused crypto pivot.

Shedding Distractions to Double Down on Crypto

Why does this matter? Because it marks a strategic reset.

Bakkt is cleaning house, eliminating distractions to become a pure-play crypto infrastructure provider, with a focus on stablecoins and digital payments.

No more splitting attention between loyalty programs and blockchain tech — Bakkt is picking a lane.

Earlier this year, Bakkt had already hinted it would exit the loyalty business. The decision was further cemented when two major clients — Bank of America and Webull — chose not to renew their loyalty and crypto service agreements. That’s a major signal to rethink direction.

Stablecoins, Regulation, and Agentic AI

Bakkt’s co-CEO and president, Andy Main, called the sale a major milestone. The goal now?

Go all-in on stablecoins and crypto infrastructure — two areas experiencing major momentum, especially with U.S. regulators rolling out stablecoin laws just this month.

Meanwhile, co-CEO Akshay Naheta dropped hints about using agentic AI to enhance crypto and stablecoin functionality — alongside a new, more aggressive treasury strategy.

These smart tech and finance upgrades come at a critical time, as Bakkt works to stabilize its financial footing and climb out of a long share price slump since 2021.

Crypto Revenue Up, Public Offering Launched

Despite recent financial headwinds, Bakkt’s preliminary Q2 2025 results suggest a turnaround may be in motion.

The company estimates revenue between $577M and $579M, a 13% year-over-year increase. Crypto services alone rose 14%, showing clear momentum in their core business.

To fuel this shift, Bakkt has also launched a $75 million public offering. The funds are expected to go toward purchasing Bitcoin and other crypto assets, and covering broader corporate expenses.

In other words: Bakkt is ditching distractions, refreshing its playbook, and going full steam ahead into the future of crypto, stablecoins — and maybe a little AI-powered edge.


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