Latest News and Articles about Kraken
Kraken Opens Tokenized SpaceX IPO Access via xStocks Platform
Kraken is taking a direct shot at Wall Street’s old gatekeeping machine, opening tokenized access to SpaceX’s upcoming IPO through its xStocks platform. xStocks IPO Access now includes SpaceX Eligible retail users in more than 110 markets can apply SPCXx represents SpaceX equity and is described as 1:1 backed U.S., Canada, Australia, and the U.K. […]
Read MoreKraken to Launch CFTC-Regulated Bitcoin Perpetual Futures for U.S. Institutions
Kraken is moving to launch regulated Bitcoin perpetual futures for eligible U.S. clients within 30 days, joining a fast-moving race to bring offshore-style crypto derivatives under American oversight. Kraken Bitcoin perpetual futures are planned for eligible U.S. institutional clients. The contracts are expected to trade through Kraken Pro and list on Bitnomial Exchange. Payward, Kraken’s […]
Read MoreKraken Revenue Rises 3% as Bitcoin Slumps, Derivatives Drive Growth and IPO Delays
Kraken’s parent company, Payward, posted a quarter that says a lot about where crypto exchange revenue is headed: less dependence on spot trading, more weight on derivatives, institutional flow, and a broader financial stack. Even with Bitcoin down 22% and industry spot volume falling 38%, the company still managed to grow. $507 million in adjusted […]
Read MoreKraken Parent Payward Revenue Rises 3% to $507M as Derivatives Boom in Q1 2026
Kraken’s parent company, Payward, posted a surprisingly solid Q1 2026, growing adjusted revenue 3% year-on-year to $507 million even as the crypto market got dragged through a hedge fund’s worst nightmare. Q1 2026 adjusted revenue: $507 million, up 3% year-on-year Derivatives trading: daily average revenue trades jumped 51% Spot market share: rose to 5.2% from […]
Read MoreKraken Replaces LayerZero with Chainlink CCIP for kBTC Wrapped Bitcoin Security
Kraken drops LayerZero for Chainlink CCIP in a wrapped Bitcoin security shift Kraken is phasing out LayerZero and moving its wrapped asset infrastructure to Chainlink CCIP, a move that puts security, compliance, and risk controls ahead of convenience. The exchange says the switch will cover Kraken Wrapped Bitcoin (kBTC) and future wrapped assets, signaling that […]
Read MoreKraken Switches kBTC to Chainlink CCIP as Wrapped Bitcoin Security Takes Center Stage
Kraken is swapping LayerZero for Chainlink’s Cross-Chain Interoperability Protocol, or CCIP, to secure kBTC and other wrapped assets. It’s a small-sounding infrastructure change with a big message: when Bitcoin moves beyond its native chain, the rails matter as much as the asset itself. Kraken is moving kBTC and other wrapped assets to Chainlink CCIP from […]
Read MoreKraken Moves kBTC to Chainlink CCIP as Cross-Chain Security Takes Center Stage
Kraken is moving its wrapped Bitcoin product to Chainlink CCIP, a pretty clear sign that crypto’s cross-chain plumbing is finally getting treated like the security-sensitive mess it always was. Kraken is migrating kBTC and future wrapped assets to Chainlink CCIP. The exchange is ending its legacy cross-chain provider relationship. Security, risk controls, and broader DeFi […]
Read MoreKraken and Franklin Templeton Expand Tokenized Assets Push with xStocks and BENJI Integration
Kraken’s parent company Payward has teamed up with Franklin Templeton to push tokenized assets deeper into institutional finance, with retail access possibly following later if regulators stop acting like progress is a controlled substance. Payward + Franklin Templeton: A major TradFi and crypto partnership xStocks traction: Reportedly over $30 billion in trading volume since launching […]
Read MoreKraken Parent Payward Files for OCC Trust Charter to Expand Crypto Custody
Kraken’s parent company is pushing for a federal trust charter in the U.S., a move that could give it a stronger hand in regulated crypto custody while rattling the old banking club. Payward filed for an OCC National Trust Company charter The goal is a federally regulated custody business for digital assets The proposed entity […]
Read MoreKraken Seeks OCC Trust Charter to Expand Regulated Crypto Custody in the U.S.
Kraken is seeking an OCC national trust company charter to expand its regulated crypto custody business in the U.S., a move that could give institutions bank-like storage for digital assets under direct federal supervision. Payward filed for an OCC national trust company charter The proposed entity would be Payward National Trust Company (PNTC) The focus […]
Read MoreKraken Buys Hong Kong Stablecoin Firm Reap for $600M to Expand Payments Rails
Kraken is paying $600 million for a Hong Kong stablecoin firm, and the real target is clear: the payment rails, not just the trading screen. Payward Inc., Kraken’s parent company, is acquiring Reap Technologies for $600 million. The deal uses a cash-and-stock structure tied to Kraken’s $20 billion valuation. Reap specializes in stablecoin-based business payments, […]
Read MoreCrypto Market Structure Bill Advances as Kraken Launches U.S. Retail Leverage
Washington’s long-stalled crypto market structure bill is finally inching forward, but it’s doing so in classic D.C. fashion: with compromise, suspicion, and a side order of political mud wrestling. At the same time, Kraken is rolling out regulated leverage for U.S. retail traders, World Liberty Fi is reshaping WLFI token unlocks, and fresh geopolitical tension […]
Read MoreKraken IPO and MoneyGram Deal Heat Up Crypto’s Fight With Banks Over CLARITY Act
Kraken is signaling it wants to go public while widening its payments reach through MoneyGram, even as U.S. banks dig in against crypto-friendly legislation in the CLARITY Act fight. That’s not just corporate theater. It’s a clean snapshot of where the power struggle is heading: exchanges want legitimacy, banks want to protect their turf, and […]
Read MoreKraken and MoneyGram Launch Crypto Cashout Network Across 100+ Countries
Kraken is joining forces with MoneyGram to make crypto cashouts far more practical, giving users a global route from digital assets into local fiat across nearly 500,000 locations in more than 100 countries. Nearly 500,000 MoneyGram cashout locations Available in 100+ countries Built for users in volatile markets Strengthens Kraken’s global off-ramp network This is […]
Read MoreKraken Sues Etana Over $25M Client Fund Misuse, Completes Bitnomial Acquisition
Payward, the company behind Kraken, has filed a lawsuit accusing former custodian Etana Custody and its CEO Brandon Rusell of misusing more than $25 million in client funds, falsifying balances, and running what it calls a “Ponzi-like” scheme. At the same time, Kraken is pushing deeper into regulated U.S. derivatives after completing its Bitnomial acquisition. […]
Read MoreKraken Pushes U.S. Lawmakers for Crypto Tax Exemption on Small Payments and Staking Rewards
Kraken is pressuring U.S. lawmakers to stop treating tiny crypto payments and staking rewards like a paperwork crime scene. The exchange wants Congress to modernize crypto tax rules with a de minimis exemption for small transactions and a better approach to staking income, arguing the current setup is a blunt, outdated mess. 56 million digital […]
Read MoreKraken’s $550M Bitnomial Buy Aims to Dominate U.S. Crypto Derivatives Market
Kraken’s $550M Bitnomial Acquisition: A Bold Grab for U.S. Crypto Derivatives Control Payward Inc., the parent company behind the cryptocurrency exchange Kraken, has unleashed a game-changing move with its $550 million acquisition of Bitnomial, a Chicago-based crypto derivatives platform. This cash-and-stock deal, pending regulatory nods from the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) and set to […]
Read MoreKraken’s $550M Bitnomial Buyout: Revolutionizing US Crypto Derivatives Market
Payward’s $550M Bitnomial Acquisition: A Game-Changer for US Crypto Derivatives Payward, the parent company behind the heavyweight crypto exchange Kraken, has dropped a bombshell with its $550 million acquisition of Bitnomial, a Chicago-based crypto derivatives platform. Valuing Payward at a staggering $20 billion, this deal isn’t just a flashy headline—it’s a calculated strike to dominate […]
Read MoreDeutsche Börse Invests $200M in Kraken as UK Pushes Crypto Regulation
Deutsche Börse Drops $200M on Kraken as UK Tackles Crypto Regulation Two major events are reshaping the cryptocurrency landscape: Deutsche Börse, a titan of German finance, has invested a staggering $200 million in Kraken, a leading crypto exchange, while the UK government has launched a public consultation to craft a regulatory framework for digital assets. […]
Read MoreKraken Acquires Bitnomial for $550M, Eyes IPO and Regulated Crypto Derivatives Market
Kraken’s Power Play: $550M Bitnomial Acquisition Sets Stage for IPO and Regulated Crypto Derivatives Kraken has just made a seismic move in the cryptocurrency exchange space by acquiring Bitnomial, a US-based crypto derivatives platform, for $550 million. Through its parent company Payward, Kraken is not only eyeing dominance in the regulated derivatives market but also […]
Read MoreDeutsche Börse Invests $200M in Kraken: TradFi Meets Crypto with Bold Hybrid Vision
Deutsche Börse’s $200M Kraken Investment: A TradFi-Crypto Power Play Deutsche Börse Group, a heavyweight in global financial markets, has just pumped $200 million into Payward, the parent company of U.S.-based crypto exchange Kraken. This isn’t just a flashy headline—it’s a seismic signal that traditional finance is no longer sitting on the sidelines of the digital […]
Read MoreKraken’s IPO Filing and $200M Deutsche Börse Deal Signal Crypto’s Mainstream Shift
Kraken’s IPO Filing: A Bold Leap for Crypto’s Mainstream Push Kraken, a titan among US-based cryptocurrency exchanges, has dropped a bombshell by confidentially filing for an initial public offering (IPO), as revealed by Co-CEO Arjun Sethi at the Semafor World Economy event in Washington, DC. This seismic move, paired with a hefty $200 million investment […]
Read MoreKraken Security Breach 2025: Extortion Threat Met with Defiant Resistance
Kraken Security Breach 2025: Extortion Threat and a Defiant Stand Kraken, a titan among cryptocurrency exchanges, finds itself in the crosshairs of a criminal group wielding an extortion threat over unauthorized access to internal systems. Kicking off in February 2025, this incident has exposed not just a lapse in security but the gritty underbelly of […]
Read MoreKraken Stands Firm Against Extortion After Data Breach: “We Will Not Pay
Kraken Refuses Extortion Demands After Client Data Breach: “We Will Not Pay” Kraken, the second-largest cryptocurrency exchange in the US, has taken an unyielding stand against a criminal group demanding payment after two incidents of unauthorized access to client data since 2025. Chief Security Officer Nick Percoco has declared that the exchange will not cave […]
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