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As a major U.S.-based exchange, Kraken news covers platform upgrades, regulatory developments, and market trends. Known for its security and fiat on-ramp services, Kraken has expanded into staking and futures trading. Its approach to compliance and innovation continues to shape its role in the global crypto landscape.
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Aave founder Stani Kulechov has challenged reports that Kraken parent company Payward is negotiating to acquire a 15% stake in the decentralized lending protocol at a $385 million valuation, arguing that the reported terms misrepresent the situation. In a post…
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Kraken has entered discussions to acquire a 15% stake in decentralized finance lending protocol Aave through its parent company Payward, in a deal that values the protocol at $385 million. According to a Coindesk report, Kraken is reportedly negotiating a…
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Aave
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Kraken has expanded its institutional lending business through a new Maple-backed financing facility built around a bankruptcy-remote SPV. According to a joint June 24 announcement, crypto exchange Kraken and on-chain asset manager Maple have launched an institutional warehouse financing facility…
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Kraken has expanded access to more than 2,500 Solana-based tokens through on-chain trading while SOL has fallen nearly 8% amid a wider crypto market selloff. According to Kraken, customers in the United States and more than 100 countries can now…
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Kraken has launched perpetual futures for eligible U.S. clients through a CFTC-regulated venue, bringing a product that generated more than $60 trillion in global crypto trading volume in 2025 onto its U.S. platform. According to a June 15 announcement from…
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FIFA has named Kraken the Official Crypto Exchange Supporter of the FIFA World Cup 2026. FIFA said the partnership will cover crypto awareness, fan engagement, and product experiences across North America and Europe. The tournament will feature 48 teams, 104…
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Kraken has opened access to the upcoming SpaceX IPO through tokenized shares across more than 110 markets, bringing a traditionally exclusive Wall Street process to retail investors. According to an announcement from Kraken, SpaceX will become the first company offered…
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Kraken-affiliated Payward Services has unveiled a tokenized IPO program that would give retail investors access to U.S. public offerings. According to Payward Services, customers of Kraken and selected members of its xStocks Alliance will soon be able to register interest…
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Kraken plans CFTC-regulated Bitcoin perps within 30 days, while Coinbase and Kalshi move first in the U.S. regulated derivatives race today.
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Kraken listed PI in March. OKX opened US access in May. Binance and Coinbase still on the sidelines. Here's the structural reason why, and what would change it.
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Kraken has launched AVAX staking for eligible users globally, offering up to 10% APY on bonded positions. Kraken announced AVAX staking on May 21 with three earning options: Bonded Staking up to 10% APY for a limited time, then 7%…
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Kraken nears a UAE launch after Dubai VARA approval, with AED funding, margin, OTC trading and Kraken Prime access planned for clients soon.
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Bitget Wallet brings 130 xStocks tokenized equities to 90M+ users, expanding RWA access as tokenized stocks near $1.5B market cap worldwide.
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Payward, Kraken’s parent, grew Q1 2026 adjusted revenue 3% to $507m as derivatives jumped 51%, even while Bitcoin, market cap and spot volumes all saw steep double‑digit drops. Kraken parent Payward has posted Q1 2026 adjusted revenue of $507 million,…
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Kraken revenue rose 3% year-on-year to $507m in Q1 2026 as futures trading jumped 51%, Payward said Monday. Payward, Kraken’s Wyoming-based parent company, said in a Monday press release that it generated $507 million in Q1 2026 adjusted revenue, up…
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Kraken has reportedly reduced its workforce by around 150 employees as the crypto exchange increases the use of artificial intelligence across its operations, a move that Bloomberg said could delay the company’s planned U.S. public listing until 2027. Bloomberg reported…
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