KRAKEN
Kraken Brings SpaceX IPO Access with Tokenized Shares via xStocks
Kraken opens tokenized SpaceX IPO access through xStocks, enabling global retail investors to trade SPCXx shares ahead of SpaceX's $1.8T valuation debut.
Kraken Eyes BTC Perps Launch as Coinbase, Kalshi Move Ahead
Kraken plans to launch CFTC-regulated Bitcoin perpetual futures within 30 days, aiming to compete with Coinbase and Kalshi in the emerging U.S. market.
Kraken Unveils Bitcoin Yield Vault Offering 2.5% APR
Kraken's new Bitcoin vault lets users earn up to 2.5% yearly yield. $30M deposited within 10 hours, highlighting demand for BTC yield products.
Kraken Parent Payward Reports $507M Q1 Revenue Amid Tokenization Expansion
Kraken parent Payward posts $507M Q1 revenue, driven by tokenized equities, derivatives, and stablecoin payment expansions.
Kraken Cuts 150 Jobs Amid AI Push, Delays IPO to 2027
Kraken eliminates 150 roles, citing AI efficiencies. IPO timeline pushed to 2027, reflecting market pressures and restructuring.
Kraken Joins Exodus from LayerZero, Adopts Chainlink CCIP
Kraken switches to Chainlink CCIP after Kelp DAO's $292M exploit, joining a $3B TVL migration from LayerZero.
Kraken Exchange Revenue Triples as IPO Plans Advance
Kraken's revenue tripled to $2.2B in 2025, fueled by trading volume and acquisitions, as the exchange nears its US IPO launch.
Kraken Parent Payward Files for OCC Charter to Enable Banking Services
Kraken's parent company Payward applies for an OCC charter, aiming to establish a national trust company for regulated digital asset custody.
Kraken Pushes for Crypto Tax Reforms After Issuing 56M Forms in 2025
Kraken calls for US crypto tax reforms, including a de minimis exemption and changes to staking income rules, after issuing 56M tax forms in 2025.
Deutsche Börse Drops $200M on Kraken Stake as TradFi Crypto Push Accelerates
German exchange giant Deutsche Börse invests $200M for 1.5% stake in Kraken parent Payward, valuing the crypto exchange at roughly $13.3 billion ahead of its planned IPO.
