25 stories about Kraken from across the crypto press, curated and summarized daily. Most recent: Aug 31, 2026.
Hyperliquid, a decentralized derivatives exchange, is partnering with Payward, the parent company of Kraken, to enter the US market. The deal is pending regulatory approval from the CFTC, with Payward already outlining the proposed structure.
Kraken is now the first crypto exchange to offer both traditional U.S. stocks and tokenized versions of those assets to European customers. This move marks a significant step in integrating traditional finance (TradFi) with the crypto world.
Payward, the parent company of Kraken, has acquired Magic Labs' wallet business. The deal brings wallet technology to Payward's enterprise platform, potentially reducing the number of infrastructure providers businesses need to integrate with.
Payward's xStocks now offers tokenized versions of equities from Hong Kong, the UK, and South Korea, expanding beyond U.S. markets. This move comes as competition heats up to bring global stock markets onchain.
Kraken has launched USD-settled options for Bitcoin and Ethereum, arguing that simpler product design, not lack of demand, has limited crypto derivatives adoption. This move could make crypto options more accessible to everyday investors.
Kraken has won a $22 million arbitration case against Mazars, its former auditor, for abandoning a nearly completed audit. The case stems from Operation Choke Point 2.0, a government initiative targeting financial services for cryptocurrencies.
Kraken, a major crypto exchange, is applying for a banking license in Lithuania to expand its financial services. This move could allow Kraken to offer traditional banking products alongside its crypto services.
Kraken now lets eligible users use select tokenized stocks and ETFs as collateral for futures and margin trades, without needing to sell their holdings. This move bridges traditional finance and crypto trading.
Kraken is considering a significant investment in Aave, valuing the decentralized finance (DeFi) platform at $385 million. This move highlights the growing interest of major crypto exchanges in DeFi projects.
Kraken and Maple have introduced a new onchain warehouse facility for institutional crypto-backed loans, bringing traditional finance models to blockchain. This partnership allows Kraken to expand its lending services using structured credit on the blockchain.
Crypto exchange Kraken is reportedly in talks to buy a 15% stake in DeFi lender Aave, valuing the company at $385 million. This deal comes as Aave recovers from a significant deposit exodus following the KelpDAO exploit in April, despite Aave itself not being hacked.
Ink, a Kraken-incubated project, has partnered with Optimism to outsource its production infrastructure. Under the multi-year deal, Optimism will run Ink's infrastructure while the Ink Foundation focuses on ecosystem growth and new financial products.
Kraken now lets users trade directly on Solana's decentralized exchanges (DEXs) from its main app. This move gives access to thousands of tokens and could expand to other blockchain networks soon.
Kraken has launched perpetual futures trading in the U.S., a product that saw $60 trillion in global volume last year. This move reflects a broader trend of crypto derivatives moving from offshore to U.S. markets.
Kraken has launched perpetual futures trading in the US through Kraken Pro, following its acquisition of CFTC-licensed exchange Bitnomial. This move brings regulated, high-leverage crypto trading to American retail and institutional investors.
Bybit is now offering tokenized shares of SpaceX's upcoming IPO through the xStocks platform. This follows Kraken's similar offering, which was introduced after its acquisition of Backed Finance in late 2025.
Payward, the parent company of Kraken, plans to let everyday investors buy shares in upcoming IPOs at the offering price using tokenized equities. This move could democratize access to high-profile stock debuts, which are typically dominated by institutional players.
Veda is making the vault technology behind Kraken DeFi Earn and EtherFi’s Liquid available to Privy’s 2,000+ developer teams. This move could accelerate DeFi innovation by providing self-serve access to a proven yield-generating infrastructure.
Kraken has introduced a new Bitcoin vault product that lets users earn yield on their holdings. In just 10 hours, the product attracted $30 million in Bitcoin deposits from 4,000 unique wallets.
Payward, the parent company of Kraken, has received preliminary approval from Dubai's VARA, paving the way for regulated crypto services in the UAE. This marks a significant step in Kraken's global expansion strategy.
Kraken is abandoning LayerZero's technology for its wrapped Bitcoin service, joining a wave of firms leaving after a $292 million hack. The exchange will now use Chainlink's cross-chain tech instead.
Kraken is moving over $3 billion in assets from LayerZero to Chainlink after a $292 million exploit. This shift follows a security breach on a LayerZero-powered bridge involving the Kelp project.
Kraken's parent company and Franklin Templeton are collaborating to create blockchain-based investment products. This partnership aims to bring traditional finance closer to crypto, offering new opportunities for investors.
Kraken's parent company, Payward, is applying for a national trust bank charter. This could make it easier for Kraken to offer banking services in the U.S. and improve trust in crypto.