Quick Breakdown Kraken has expanded its xStocks tokenized equity platform to Europe, easing investor access to U.S. markets. Over $3.84 billion in xStocks trade volume has been recorded since launch in June. Support is expanding to BNB Chain, Tron, and other blockchains to enhance adoption. Kraken Opens U.S. Equity Access ...
Kraken reported robust results for the second quarter of 2025 with revenues hitting $412 million—an 18% increase from the prior year. Despite this surge in topline growth, the platform’s adjusted earnings softened, sliding 7% year-over-year to $79.7 million, underscoring Kraken’s heavy investment in product diversification and infrastructure expansion. Trading volumes ...
The FBI has officially concluded its investigation into Jesse Powell, founder of the cryptocurrency exchange Kraken, and has returned the devices it had previously seized from him. This development closes a chapter of uncertainty surrounding Powell, a prominent figure known for advocating privacy and regulatory clarity in the crypto industry. ...
Kraken has launched a new regulated cryptocurrency derivatives feature, opening up futures trading to its U.S. customers for the first time. In a blog post dubbed Kraken Derivatives US, the new service integrates with the Kraken Pro platform to provide access to cryptocurrency futures listed on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange ...
Kraken has received a pivotal Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) license from the Central Bank of Ireland, unlocking full regulatory access to all 30 member states of the European Economic Area (EEA). The approval, announced in a June 25 blog post, strengthens Kraken’s foothold in Europe and enables the platform to ...
DFDV has partnered with Kraken to tokenize its publicly traded equity on the Solana blockchain, marking a significant milestone in the convergence of traditional finance and decentralized technology. This groundbreaking move positions DFDV as the first U.S.-listed company with a crypto-native treasury strategy to bring its stock fully onchain. Through ...
In a move that deepens institutional involvement in Bitcoin-native DeFi, Kraken has introduced a new staking service allowing users to earn a yield on their Bitcoin without moving it off the Bitcoin blockchain. Announced in a June 19 blog post, Kraken's latest offering is powered by Babylon’s smart contract-based infrastructure, ...
Kraken has launched a new institutional platform designed to meet the growing needs of professional traders and large organizations. The platform, announced this week, offers advanced trading features, access to over 90% of global crypto market liquidity, and a unique credit facility for qualified clients. Kraken Launches Institutional Platform With ...
Kraken announced plans to introduce tokenized versions of US stocks for its non-American customers. This move aims to provide global investors round-the-clock access to US equities, breaking the traditional market hours barrier. JUST IN: 🇺🇸 Kraken to offer tokenized US stocks to users worldwide. — Watcher.Guru (@WatcherGuru) May 22, 2025 ...
Kraken has exposed an elaborate infiltration attempt by a suspected North Korean hacker who posed as a job applicant for an engineering role, highlighting growing concerns over state-backed cyber threats in the digital asset industry. In a blog post, Kraken revealed how a seemingly routine recruitment process evolved into a ...
