Kraken's payment app, Krak, has introduced a multi-asset debit card in the US, enabling users to spend crypto and fiat with up to 2% cashback. The card, issued by Lead Bank, supports over 600 assets and marks a broader push by parent company Payward into financial services.
Crypto exchange Kraken has launched commission-free trading for over 7,000 US-listed stocks for customers in the European Economic Area. The service, provided by its Cyprus-based firm, integrates traditional equities with existing crypto and tokenized stock offerings.
Payward, Kraken's parent company, has joined Anthropic's Project Glasswing to use Claude Mythos 5 for scanning its systems and the crypto industry's open-source software for security vulnerabilities.
Kraken parent Payward reported $508 million in Q2 adjusted revenue, up 17% year over year despite falling transaction volume, driven by expansion into equities, futures, and tokenized assets.
Binance's bStocks, launched on June 11, have surpassed xStocks to become the second-largest tokenized stock issuer by value, reaching $624 million, behind only Ondo Finance at $927 million, as of August 3, 2026.
US-based crypto exchange Kraken launched an S&P 500 perpetual product on its Kraken Prop program, providing round-the-clock equity exposure with up to 5x leverage and no expiration date.
USBC increased its Bitcoin-backed loan to $18 million with Kraken-affiliated Payward Interactive in July, pledging 479 Bitcoin. The agreement sets a 130% call ratio and a 120% liquidation threshold tied to Bitcoin price fluctuations.
Kraken clients holding 21 delisted tokens face an August 27, 2024 withdrawal deadline before the exchange begins automatic liquidation of remaining balances between September 1 and 5, risking minimal proceeds due to inactive markets.
Cryptocurrency exchange Kraken is automatically liquidating remaining balances of seven delisted tokens—PLANCK, AIR, MICHI, FLY, ANLOG, TERM, and STRD—between August 3 and August 7 after withdrawals closed.
Kraken will automatically liquidate seven delisted tokens (PLANCK, AIR, MICHI, FLY, ANLOG, TERM, STRD) from August 3-7, following the July 31 withdrawal cutoff. Clients with remaining balances face forced conversion, with potential for minimal proceeds due to limited market liquidity.
L'article explique la distinction entre les ordres 'maker' et 'taker' sur les carnets d'ordres des plateformes de trading comme Kraken et Coinbase. Il détaille comment cette différence technique influence les frais payés par les traders, récompensant la patience des 'makers' qui apportent de la liquidité et facturant davantage les 'takers' qui la consomment immédiatement.
Payward, Kraken's parent company, has partnered with global fintech GTN to launch its blockchain-based xStocks outside the U.S. for the first time. The expansion begins with Hong Kong-listed equities, with plans to include U.K., European, and South Korean stocks, aiming to address capital market fragmentation.
FTX is set to distribute approximately $900 million to eligible creditors starting July 31, but only those who cleared June 16 checks and completed onboarding with providers like BitGo, Kraken, or Payoneer will receive funds. Residents of 45 jurisdictions remain blocked from selecting a distribution provider.
The British Virgin Islands (BVI) has become a leading jurisdiction for tokenized US Treasuries, holding $1.5 billion of the $14.98 billion global market. This growth is attributed to its digital asset regulation, legal certainty, and efficient corporate structuring, rather than solely tax benefits.
LimeWire, a generative AI platform, empowers creators to produce, share, and monetize AI-generated content, including images, with upcoming music and video tools, offering NFT minting, ad revenue, and royalty models.
Kraken's mobile app now features AI-powered financial tools to offer personalized investment recommendations and portfolio management, aiming to provide everyday users with sophisticated market insights previously available only to active traders.
Kraken is set to relaunch its app with agentic trading, allowing AI agents to autonomously make trading decisions and manage portfolios. This move signals a broader industry trend towards AI-native financial products, aiming to empower everyday users with capabilities previously exclusive to professional traders.
Rossen Iossifov, a Bulgarian national already serving a federal prison sentence, has been charged with conspiring to withdraw and launder approximately $290,000 in crypto assets from a Kraken account subject to a forfeiture order. The alleged actions occurred in January 2024, after a federal court had ordered the forfeiture following his 2021 conviction for racketeering and money laundering.
Kraken Co-CEO Arjun Sethi highlighted Hong Kong's century-long role as an international business gateway, now being reshaped by stablecoins and blockchain into a 24/7 liquidity hub. Payward's recent US$600M acquisition of Reap Technologies signals expansion into Asia via Hong Kong.
Seattle Kraken center Shane Wright is reportedly seeking a trade, with the New Jersey Devils emerging as a strong potential landing spot. Wright, in the final year of his contract, has been linked to several teams including the Flyers and Canadiens.
La plateforme d'actifs numériques Kraken cherche à obtenir une licence bancaire spécialisée en Lituanie pour étendre ses services dans l'Espace économique européen, s'alignant sur une stratégie d'intégration avec la finance traditionnelle.
Kraken's parent company, Payward, has been awarded $22 million in arbitration against its former auditor, Mazars USA, which withdrew from a nearly completed audit. Payward is seeking final judgment and used the case to call for new crypto legislation.
Payward, Kraken's parent company, secured a $22 million arbitration award against former auditor Mazars USA. Payward alleges Mazars withdrew from a 2022 audit without cause, contributing to a broader campaign against crypto firms.
Kraken, partenaire crypto officiel de la Coupe du Monde, lance "Here We Go! Sweepstakes" jusqu'au 20 juillet 2026. Chaque dollar tradé offre une chance de gagner des prix, dont 1 Bitcoin. L'inscription est obligatoire, et certaines transactions sont exclues.
