Kraken
US Rewinds on Crypto, Europe Consolidates, and Kraken’s Prop Bet Drips with Irony
- The CFTC recently opened doors for global crypto platforms to accept US customers. Paul Golden weighs in on how it will impact the current retail and institutional crypto trading scene.
- He also dived into consolidating European stock exchanges and Kraken's entry into prop.
Thursday, 18/09/2025 | 09:36 GMT by
Paul Golden
Kraken Adds Support for Circle’s USDC and EURC Stablecoins to Increase Liquidity
- Both companies aim to make stablecoins core infrastructure for crypto trading and payments.
- Circle has registered as an EMI in France to issue USDC and EURC under EU MiCA.
Wednesday, 17/09/2025 | 16:42 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
Kraken Turns Crypto Trading Into Sports-Style Bet With New “Perps” Contracts
- At launch, trades must be funded with USD collateral, though Kraken reportedly plans to support other assets in the future.
- Kraken has also expanded into forex trading with perpetual contracts for major FX pairs.
Thursday, 11/09/2025 | 13:23 GMT by
Jared Kirui
Kraken’s Breakout Bet Could Normalize Prop Trading Across the Crypto Industry
- Crypto traders already thrive on leaderboards, challenges, and public P&L flexing. Prop models formalize that culture.
- Binance, Bybit, and OKX may quickly launch acquisitions or in-house prop programs. Coinbase, bound by its conservative U.S. stance, is unlikely to move first.
Wednesday, 10/09/2025 | 10:06 GMT by
Dudu (David) Azaraf
Cryptocurrency Exchange Kraken Expands $3.5B Tokenized Stock Trading to European Union
- The service provides 24/7 equity access to millions of EU-based investors in an increasingly competitive market.
- It builds on the initial June rollout that generated record-breaking trading volumes
Wednesday, 10/09/2025 | 08:00 GMT by
Damian Chmiel
Kraken Enters Prop Trading: Breakout Acquisition Gives Funded Accounts
- Traders can develop strategies across 50+ crypto pairs with up to 5x leverage on BTC and ETH.
- Breakout will be integrated into Kraken Pro, allowing traders strategy access and profit retention.
Thursday, 04/09/2025 | 14:09 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
Kraken Announces Selection by U.S. Commerce Department to Publish Economic Data on Blockchain
- The initiative was announced by President Donald Trump and Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick.
- GDP data will be recorded on nine major blockchains, including Bitcoin, Ethereum, Solana, Avalanche, Stellar, Polygon, and Tron.
Thursday, 28/08/2025 | 18:58 GMT by
Jared Kirui
Kraken Seeks SEC Blessing for 24/7 Tokenized Stock Trading Platform
- The exchange seeks regulatory clarity for blockchain-based asset tokenization amid industry pushback.
- The World Federation of Exchanges warned that blockchain-based stock tokens pose risks to investors and could damage market integrity.
Tuesday, 26/08/2025 | 07:00 GMT by
Damian Chmiel
Kraken Acquires Israeli Trading Automation Firm Capitalise.ai
- The acquisition aims to enable retail and institutional traders to access automated multi-asset strategies without coding expertise.
- It reportedly supports Kraken’s strategy to expand its platform beyond crypto, adding automation tools for stocks, FX, and derivatives.
Wednesday, 20/08/2025 | 15:27 GMT by
Jared Kirui
Kraken Eyes $500M Funding Round at $15B Valuation as IPO Plans Take Shape
- Cryptocurrency exchange positions itself for potential 2026 IPO amid sector boom and rising popularity among institutional investors.
- The funding round represents a significant jump from its $11 billion valuation in 2022 and comes amid a broader wave of crypto companies going public.
Wednesday, 30/07/2025 | 09:21 GMT by
Damian Chmiel
Kraken’s Co-Founder Jesse Powell Cleared of Hacking Charges After FBI Investigation
- Powell faced allegations from the Verge Center for the Arts, a nonprofit he helped found, accusing him of hacking and blocking access to its computer accounts.
- Kraken has previously faced regulatory challenges, including an SEC complaint about operating without registration.
Tuesday, 22/07/2025 | 20:56 GMT by
Jared Kirui
Following NinjaTrader Acquisition, Kraken Opens Access to CME-Listed Crypto Futures
- The exchange recently began offering commission-free equities trading in the U.S., covering more than 11,000 stocks and ETFs.
- In March, Kraken announced the acquisition of NinjaTrader for $1.5 billion.
Tuesday, 15/07/2025 | 15:18 GMT by
Jared Kirui
Bitget Joins Robinhood and Kraken in Offering “Always-On” Stock Markets With Tokenized Wall Street Assets
- Crypto exchanges are launching tokenized stock trading this week, allowing 24/5 trading of Apple, Tesla and other major stocks on blockchain.
- However, critics question whether these products offer real advantages over existing derivatives like CFDs.
Thursday, 10/07/2025 | 06:58 GMT by
Damian Chmiel
Tokenised Stocks Are Here, but Do They Really Bring Added Value over CFDs?
- Robinhood, Kraken, Gemini, and a few other crypto exchanges now offer tokenised stocks outside the US, while Coinbase wants to bring them into the US.
- Critics point out that although tokenised stocks promise round-the-clock trading, there are liquidity limitations.
Tuesday, 01/07/2025 | 11:19 GMT by
Arnab Shome
Tokenized Stocks Mania: Two Mega Crypto Exchanges Enter the Space Nearly 2 Hours Apart
- Kraken and Bybit have announced their listing of tokenized U.S. stocks.
- Meanwhile, Robinhood also announced the launch of tokenized versions of U.S.-listed stocks and ETFs, besides a blockchain network.
Monday, 30/06/2025 | 14:33 GMT by
Jared Kirui
Kraken Now Offers Global Money Transfers via New Finance App
- Dubbed Krak, the new platform is reportedly available in more than 110 countries.
- It reportedly supports peer-to-peer transfers without the need for bank account numbers or crypto wallet addresses, according to the company.
Thursday, 26/06/2025 | 13:30 GMT by
Jared Kirui
Kraken Gains MiCA Licence from Ireland as Euro-Denominated Crypto Trading Doubles
- The exchange revealed that 17.5 per cent of its trading volume now comes from euro-denominated spot crypto trades.
- It now holds both MiCA and MiFID II licences in Europe, allowing it to offer crypto spot and derivative instruments.
Thursday, 26/06/2025 | 04:44 GMT by
Arnab Shome
Kraken Relocates Headquarters to Wyoming Following Launch of Prime Platform
- Since 2021, Kraken invested $300,000 in Wyoming, including a university grant.
- The company co-hosted the 2023 Wyoming Blockchain Symposium and sponsored local blockchain events.
Friday, 20/06/2025 | 17:53 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
Kraken Launches Crypto Prime Brokerage Targeting Wall Street Clients
- The news platform integrates trading, custody, and asset financing into a single interface to streamline operations for large-scale market participants.
- It reportedly includes institutional-grade asset-backed lending and T+1 credit facilities, offering flexible capital management tools.
Tuesday, 03/06/2025 | 17:18 GMT by
Jared Kirui
All that Glitters Is Gold: Brokers Keep Cutting Spreads as Demand Surges
- Paul Golden thinks that there is certainly scope for gold to move closer to that all-time high if geopolitical concerns around Israel and Iran increase, but it is not guaranteed.
- He also weighs in on LMAX's ambitions on building digital asset infrastructure and Kraken's Europe move.
Friday, 30/05/2025 | 11:15 GMT by
Paul Golden
Kraken to Offer Tokenized U.S. Stocks on Solana Blockchain, Eyes Global Clients
- The tokenized equities will reportedly represent actual shares held 1:1 in custody.
- Only clients in select non-U.S. jurisdictions will be able to trade these tokenized assets, giving them 24/7 access beyond traditional market hours.
Thursday, 22/05/2025 | 16:40 GMT by
Jared Kirui
Kraken Puts Cyprus Licence to Use: Launches Crypto Derivatives in Europe
- The exchange is offering both perpetual and fixed maturity contracts to European customers.
- It acquired the Cyprus licence earlier this year, allowing it to offer derivatives across the EEA.
Wednesday, 21/05/2025 | 05:15 GMT by
Arnab Shome
Kraken Completes $1.5B NinjaTrader Acquisition; Funded Accounts Jump 26% in Q1
- The exchange's gross revenue increased 19% year over year during the first quarter, reaching $472 million.
- Kraken's acquisition deal enables it to integrate traditional derivatives into its platform, while allowing NinjaTrader users to access crypto markets.
Thursday, 01/05/2025 | 21:00 GMT by
Jared Kirui
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