32 stories about Kraken from across the crypto press, curated and summarized daily. Most recent: Oct 16, 2026.
A BeaconLayer post revisiting Hyperliquid’s 10/10 event says $641 million was force-sold in one minute, while only $64 million reached the order book. The post contrasts that episode with today’s connections to Coinbase, Kraken and the White House, but does not explain what those institutions are plugging into.
Payward, the company behind Kraken, plans to acquire Lithuania's Saldo Bank, with the deal expected to close in 2027. The acquisition would help Payward expand traditional banking services into four EU markets where Saldo already operates, as it works toward offering cash, crypto, tokenized stocks and credit in one place.
Payward, the company behind Kraken, and Singapore Gulf Bank have teamed up to offer 24/7 U.S. dollar settlement for institutional crypto transactions. The service will initially be available to select clients in Asia and the Gulf region.
BNY Mellon is in discussions with Payward, the parent company of Kraken, about a potential partnership covering digital assets, custody, trading, and payments. This move could significantly expand Payward's financial infrastructure services.
Payward, the parent company of Kraken, is integrating trading, payments, asset management, and institutional services into a unified financial infrastructure. This move aims to position Payward as a broader financial services provider beyond just a crypto exchange. The company recently secured a $100 million investment from Nasdaq at a $21 billion valuation.
Elon Musk's X now lets U.S. users tap cashtags like $BTC to view live charts and trade crypto and stocks directly through Coinbase, Kraken, and Interactive Brokers.
Nasdaq has invested $100 million in Kraken's parent company, Payward, at a $21 billion valuation. This deal will bring tokenized, voting-enabled equities to crypto exchange users. The valuation has surged from $13.3 billion just five months ago.
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.