Kraken has launched trading in more than 7,000 US-listed stocks for eligible customers across the European Economic Area under its MiFID II authorization. The offering is available on desktop and mobile through Kraken Pro and the Kraken mobile app, with commission-free trading for eligible customers. However, spreads and foreign-exchange costs ...
Read moreDetailsJust two days before the opening whistle at Estadio Azteca, FIFA quietly made an announcement that had little to do with football formations or squads. Kraken, one of the world’s longest-standing cryptocurrency platforms, was named the Official Crypto Exchange Supporter of the FIFA World Cup 2026, a tournament running through ...
Read moreDetailsUS cryptocurrency exchange Kraken has broken new ground after securing a coveted master account from the Federal Reserve, becoming the first digital asset firm in the country to gain direct access to the central bank’s payment infrastructure. According to a Wednesday report by The Wall Street Journal, Kraken’s banking arm, ...
Read moreDetailsKraken has announced it will sponsor Trump Accounts for every child born in Wyoming in 2026, providing a financial seed contribution to each newborn’s account to foster long-term capital formation. Big news for our home state: @KrakenFX is sponsoring @TrumpAccounts for every baby born in Wyoming in 2026. We picked ...
Read moreDetailsQuick Breakdown Kraken CEO David Ripley challenges the American Bankers Association’s warning against stablecoin interest products. ABA’s Brooke Ybarra claims stablecoin yields could drain trillions from bank deposits and threaten financial stability. Ripley calls the stance “moat building,” saying banks aim to protect profits instead of promoting competition and consumer ...
Read moreDetailsQuick Breakdown Kraken acquires CFTC-licensed Small Exchange for $100 million, gaining a DCM license. The deal enables direct U.S. derivatives trading under a regulated framework. Marks a major step in Kraken’s global network expansion across the U.S., U.K., and EU. Kraken secures $100M deal to acquire small exchange Crypto ...
Read moreDetailsCrypto exchange Kraken has closed a new funding round at a $15 billion valuation, bolstering its resources as it prepares for a long-anticipated public listing in 2026, according to a September 25 announcement. The round, finalized in September, was unusual in that no lead investor was appointed as Kraken set ...
Read moreDetailsQuick 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 ...
Read moreDetailsKraken 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 ...
Read moreDetailsThe 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. ...
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