Kraken has launched perpetual futures trading for eligible US users through its acquisition, Bitnomial. The offering includes contracts for major cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin and Ether, expanding Kraken's domestic derivatives market presence.
Kraken's DeFi Earn, launched in 2026, attracted 40,000 depositors by offering up to 8% APY directly within its trading interface. This "CeDeFi" model combines a centralized user experience with decentralized infrastructure, signaling a shift towards mainstream adoption of DeFi yield.
Tokenization is a consistent growth area in crypto, with Kraken launching tokenized SpaceX IPO access via xStocks. Prediction markets surpassed onchain gambling in Q1 2026 volume, while former FTX CEO Sam Bankman-Fried formally requested a pardon from Donald Trump.
Major crypto exchanges like Binance, Kraken, Bybit, and Gemini are integrating direct trading of US stocks and ETFs into their platforms. This move challenges Wall Street's century-old dominance in retail brokerage, offering 24/7 trading, stablecoin settlement, and a unified app experience for both crypto and equities.
La plateforme d'échange de cryptomonnaies Kraken devient le partenaire crypto officiel de la Coupe du Monde de football 2026, organisée au Canada, au Mexique et aux États-Unis. L'objectif est de promouvoir les actifs numériques auprès d'un large public.
Pyth Network has launched new pricing indexes for US stocks and commodities to support 24/7 trading on crypto exchanges. Major platforms like Coinbase and Kraken are already using these indexes for perpetual futures and tokenized assets, addressing the need for continuous pricing outside traditional market hours.
Crypto exchanges are shifting focus to tokenized stocks, offering exposure to equities like Nvidia and Apple, after new token listings proved detrimental to retail investors. This pivot aims to attract new users and capital, potentially channeling trillions into global equity markets via crypto infrastructure.
Blockchain.com now offers 24/7 perpetual trading for institutional clients, including a SpaceX-linked contract, expanding beyond crypto into stocks, commodities, and forex.
Kraken provides access to SpaceX's upcoming IPO through xStocks, allowing tokenized equity participation for eligible users across 110+ markets, excluding the US, Canada, UK, and Australia due to regulations.
Kraken lance Kraken Prop, un programme permettant aux traders compétents d'accéder à un portefeuille financé jusqu'à 200 000 $ sans risquer leur propre capital, en passant une évaluation payante et rigoureuse.
Enercity aus Hannover und das britische Technologieunternehmen Kraken planen den Aufbau eines virtuellen Kraftwerks. Dieses soll dezentrale Anlagen wie PV-Systeme und Batteriespeicher bündeln, um erneuerbare Energien besser ins Stromnetz zu integrieren und die Flexibilität zu erhöhen.
Payward Services, affiliated with Kraken, will soon allow retail investors to participate in US IPOs at the offering price through a new tokenized equities program. This initiative aims to broaden access to traditional financial products using blockchain infrastructure.
Melinda French Gates erwirbt eine Minderheitsbeteiligung am NHL-Franchise Seattle Kraken. Die Philanthropin und langjährige Einwohnerin Seattles sieht darin eine Investition in ihre Stadt und glaubt an die Kraft des Sports.
Melinda French Gates investiert in das NHL-Franchise Seattle Kraken und erwirbt eine Minderheitsbeteiligung. Die Philanthropin betont ihre Verbundenheit zu Seattle und die Bedeutung des Sports.
Melinda French Gates investiert in das NHL-Team Seattle Kraken und erwirbt eine Minderheitsbeteiligung. Die Philanthropin betont ihre Verbundenheit zu Seattle und die Bedeutung des Sports.
Melinda French Gates erwirbt eine Minderheitsbeteiligung an den Seattle Kraken. Die Philanthropin betont ihre Verbundenheit mit der Stadt und die Kraft des Sports.
Kraken announced plans to launch CFTC-regulated perpetual futures contracts in the US within 30 days, following CFTC approval. The contracts will be listed on Bitnomial Exchange, recently acquired by Kraken's parent company, Payward.
Kraken Pro offre une palette d'ordres avancés pour gérer la volatilité des cryptomonnaies, accessibles à tous les niveaux d'expérience.
Kraken introduces a non-custodial Bitcoin yield product offering 2.5% yearly yield, supported by Veda, catering to growing investor demand for crypto rewards, with $30M in deposits from 4,000 wallets within 10 hours of launch.
Kraken's parent company, Payward, received preliminary authorization from Dubai's Virtual Asset Regulatory Authority (VARA) to offer virtual asset services to retail and professional investors in the emirate.
Kraken's operator, Payward, received preliminary approval from Dubai's VARA for a broker-dealer, investment, and management license, paving the way for a full launch in the UAE with services like AED funding and institutional access.
Bitget Wallet now offers access to over 130 tokenized stocks and ETFs via xStocks infrastructure, expanding its RWA offerings to 300+ products. The service is unavailable in the US and UK.
Kraken is migrating its wrapped Bitcoin (kBTC) to Chainlink's Cross-Chain Interoperability Protocol (CCIP) due to ongoing security concerns in DeFi. This move shifts the debate around wrapped Bitcoin infrastructure and issuer responsibility.
Kraken migrates its $266M market cap wrapped Bitcoin (kBTC) from LayerZero to Chainlink's CCIP after LayerZero's role in a $292M Kelp DAO exploit, citing enterprise-grade security.
