Today in Crypto: Payments firm OpenPayd targets year-end Nasdaq listing to fund U.S. expansion and acquisitions

Latest reporting indicates that openPayd expects to complete its planned Nasdaq listing by the end of the year as it prepares to enter the U.S.

Trading market and pursue further acquisitions, CEO Iana Dimitrova told CoinDesk in an interview.

The London-based payments infrastructure company is in the final stages of the U.S.

Securities and venue Commission’s review of its proposed merger with Titan Acquisition Corp., Dimitrova said.

She expects the deal to close this year, barring a significant external disruption.

The transaction still requires the registration statement to become effective and approval from Titan shareholders, among other conditions.

Has become a more attractive sector for crypto companies as it develops rules for digital assets and stablecoins.

The GENIUS Act established a federal framework for payment stablecoins, while the SEC has proposed rules tailored to some crypto assets.