Kraken.
cryptocurrency exchange
- Reports this week
- 7
- Active events
- 3
- Connections
- 87
What's happening
Active this week
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Payward announced integrations with Nasdaq and the London Stock Exchange, while placing Kraken under its corporate umbrella.Well supported13 reports1 development inside
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The SEC has sued Ripple over unregistered security claims. In response to the legal uncertainty, Kraken pulled XRP listings, and Coinbase also suspended XRP trading.Well supported10 reports2 developments inside
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Payward launched markets on Hyperliquid's blockchain, and Kraken was identified as Payward's parent company.Some support3 reports
Earlier this month
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Robinhood, Binance, and Kraken are offering tokenized stock products, with Binance tracking SpaceX's Nasdaq listing.Some support1 report
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Robinhood and Kraken are recognized as major platforms operating within the mobile crypto trading space.Some support3 reports1 development inside
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Synthetic products traded on crypto platforms like Robinhood and Kraken are subject to a new regulatory framework.Some support1 report
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Satsuma Technology announced the cancellation of its listing on the London Stock Exchange. The company utilized Bitcoin as a treasury asset and hired Mark Moss as Chief Bitcoin Strategist. Kraken participated in the funding round.Well supported4 reports1 development inside
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Kraken partnered with LSE to launch tokenized UK stocks, while the SEC cleared sister exchanges for single-stock futures, and Nasdaq invested in Kraken's parent company.Some support1 report
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Bybit, a Dubai-based crypto exchange, and Kraken offer forex perpetuals, coinciding with BIS data on FX market size.Some support1 report1 development inside
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X announced partnerships with Interactive Brokers, Kraken, and Coinbase to facilitate trading services.Well supported6 reports
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Kraken partnered with Payward for infrastructure development as geopolitical tensions affect global oil prices.Some support1 report
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OKX opened pre-IPO markets for companies in Europe, listing in ESMA's Interim MiCA Register, and launched a stablecoin-backed Visa card in Colombia.Some support1 report
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Bybit, a Dubai-based firm, holds an Austrian MiCA license, trades Bitcoin, and partnered with rival Kraken.Some support1 report
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SoFi and Robinhood are major players in the fintech sector, with the CEO discussing settlement business on SoFi Exchange and potential crypto settlement ties with Kraken.Some support1 report
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Payward, now the parent company of Kraken, is expanding its financial services through a partnership with SoFi.Well supported4 reports1 development inside
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Kraken-owned xStocks failed to deliver assets on September 4, 2026.Some support2 reports
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Payward and Kraken announce a shared industry focus on digital asset services.Well supported4 reports1 development inside
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Payward is expanding into South Korean markets and bringing Hong Kong-listed stocks onchain, competing in the tokenized equities market.Well supported5 reports1 development inside
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Kraken and Payward facilitate tokenized assets, including SpaceX IPO shares and UK equities, through new partnerships.Some support1 report
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Kraken's vote flip passed a disinflation proposal, while Charles Schwab added SOL spot trading to its platform.Some support1 report
One to three months ago
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Helius and Kraken participated in the Solana governance vote on August 28, 2026.Some support1 report
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EU and UK restrictions triggered compliance checks, leading to micro-transfers from a Huobi-linked wallet.Some support1 report
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Coinbase and Kraken are competing to bring stock trading on-chain, offering tokenized versions of Apple and Nvidia stock while utilizing the Base blockchain network.Some support1 report
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Chainlink is powering Coinbase's tokenized stocks, and TermMax has been listed on the Kraken exchange.Some support1 report
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Solmate Infrastructure maintains key partnerships with Kraken and engages PwC for strategic refinement and expansion.Some support1 report
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Kraken offers services under European Economic Area market conditions.Some support1 report
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Kraken uses the Visa network for merchant acceptance and rewards customers with Bitcoin cashback.Some support2 reports
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Coinbase, Kraken, and Binance are examples of centralized crypto exchanges.Some support1 report
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Kraken is offering S&P 500 perpetual products through funded accounts.Some support1 report
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Kraken and Binance are competing in the major crypto trading market.Some support1 report
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Kraken and Octopus Energy achieved successful spin-out and revenue through AI initiatives.Some support1 report
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Whale transfers moved tokens from Kraken hot wallet, involving the entities Kraken and Solana.Some support1 report
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DTCC is launching tokenized securities services as both exchanges pilot tokenized stock markets, with Kraken leveraging DTCC infrastructure.Well supported3 reports
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Kraken Prime integrates with Trever's operating system, which serves established financial institutions in Europe.Some support2 reports1 development inside
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Kraken is seeking MiFID license approval as part of its expansion into the European market.Some support1 report
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Knaken, a Dutch crypto broker based in Rotterdam, failed to comply with MiCA licensing requirements.Some support1 report
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Kraken and Nasdaq operate within the financial technology sector.Some support1 report
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Kraken plans to secure a European bank license in Lithuania, with the Bank of Lithuania being receptive to the application.Some support1 report
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The SEC has sued Kraken regarding its operation as an unregistered exchange, amidst leadership changes, audit issues with Mazars, and the awarding of damages related to the TradeStation Crypto purchase.Some support1 report
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Kraken is facing competitive pressure from new tokenized equity platforms, with tokenized assets moving away from its platform.Some support1 report
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Kraken acquired Backed Finance, which achieved public trading status after early investment.Some support1 report
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Australia implemented digital asset bill compliance, with Kraken involved in the process.Some support1 report
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Kraken is reportedly considering a strategic investment in Aave Protocol, alongside founder assurances regarding protocol revenues.Some support1 report
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Kraken joined the Avalanche Payments Collective, and AVAX is now handling ticketing for the FIFA 2026 World Cup.Some support1 report
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Arjun Sethi is the co-CEO of Payward Kraken.Some support3 reports
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Around Kraken this week
News at the entities that move Kraken most-
SoFi StructuralSoFi lost a major client, Chime, due to its own charter pursuit, and Fed rate hikes are increasing deposit costs and affecting loan demand.Moves Kraken
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SpaceX OperationalThe UK defence ministry has adopted and begun using SpaceX's Starshield and Starlink services.Moves Kraken
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Nasdaq StructuralApple Inc. stock is traded on Nasdaq, and Jefferies Financial Group restated a hold rating on the company.Moves Kraken
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Robinhood OperationalRobinhood is utilizing its trading platform to acquire customers and manage wealth.Moves Kraken
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Coinbase OperationalCiti is utilizing Coinbase for digital asset infrastructure.Moves Kraken
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Bitcoin OperationalA company managing Bitcoin treasury services was listed on the New York Stock Exchange.Moves Kraken
Connections
The 40 strongest of 87, analyzed from the reporting. The bars show how strongly a change on one side reaches the other.-
SoFi Structural
SoFi utilizes Kraken Prime infrastructure to list its digital assets and route customer orders, relying on Kraken for liquidity.
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SpaceX Operational
Kraken provides shared financial infrastructure for SpaceX's financial activities, including tokenized shares and IPO listings.
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Arjun Sethi Structural
Arjun Sethi holds a formal leadership role, serving as co-CEO or CEO of Kraken or its parent company.
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Payward Structural
Payward functions as the parent company and corporate owner of Kraken.
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Robinhood Operational
Robinhood and Kraken are direct competitors in the mobile crypto trading space, focusing on tokenized securities offerings.
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London Stock Exchange Operational
Kraken partnered with LSE to co-launch a product involving tokenized UK stocks.
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Coinbase Operational
Coinbase and Kraken are direct competitors in the digital asset market, vying for market share through tokenized products and crypto services.
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Nasdaq Structural
Nasdaq provides financial investment and strategic partnership to support Kraken's expansion and product development.
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Bitcoin Operational
Kraken operates as a cryptocurrency exchange, offering perpetual futures and services for Bitcoin.
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Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission Structural
Kraken's Cypriot firm operates under the formal regulatory oversight of the Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission.
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David Ripley Structural
David Ripley serves as co-CEO of Kraken, holding a key leadership role in the entity's operational structure.
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Securities and Exchange Commission Structural
Kraken operates within the formal regulatory pathways being established by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission for digital investing.
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New York Stock Exchange Operational
Kraken offers access to listings on the New York Stock Exchange via a third-party service.
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Visa Inc. Structural
Kraken relies on the Visa network infrastructure for merchant acceptance and card issuance.
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Bank of Lithuania Structural
Kraken is seeking operational licensing and regulatory approval from the Bank of Lithuania to operate in its jurisdiction.
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Financial Conduct Authority Structural
Kraken is required to seek formal operational authorization from the Financial Conduct Authority to operate in the UK market.
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Forvis Mazars Structural
Forvis Mazars provides critical audit and licensing support to Kraken, and its withdrawal has caused operational crises for Kraken.
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SEC Structural
The SEC establishes the regulatory framework and takes enforcement actions against Kraken regarding its business operations.
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Helius Operational
Helius and Kraken actively participated in the Solana governance vote, with Kraken's vote flip passing a disinflation proposal.
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BLOCK Operational
Both companies are actively competing by pursuing the national trust bank charter.
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Bybit Operational
Bybit and Kraken actively compete in the crypto market by offering similar products and have also engaged in strategic partnerships.
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Ripple Operational
Ripple and Kraken are active competitors in the digital asset market, with Kraken's listing decisions being influenced by regulatory events involving Ripple.
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Carl Rinsch Transactional
Carl Rinsch used funds to bet on the crypto exchange Kraken.
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Depository Trust & Clearing Corporation Structural
Kraken relies on DTCC's infrastructure to support its tokenized service operations.
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Solana Operational
Kraken and Solana are noted to compete in the market, specifically concerning new tokenized equity platforms, and Kraken utilizes Solana ecosystem services.
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Daktronics Transactional
A provided expert advisory services regarding technology strategies to B.
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FED Operational
FED policy influences market conditions, and Kraken engages in debates regarding direct payment rail access with the regulatory body.
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FTX Structural
FTX utilizes Kraken as a service provider for its fund distribution operations.
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CME Group Operational
Kraken is actively challenging the established financial market presence of CME Group as a competitor.
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NESO Structural
NESO utilizes Kraken's AI platform for market analysis, indicating a functional dependency.
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Ethereum Operational
Kraken integrates Ethereum into its trading platform by offering perpetual futures contracts, establishing a functional market partnership.
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Europe Structural
Kraken is actively pursuing necessary licenses and planning future market expansion into Europe.
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Binance Operational
Kraken and Binance are major, actively competing entities within the global cryptocurrency trading market, expanding into traditional finance products.
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Hong Kong Transactional
Kraken plans to integrate tokenized stocks originating from Hong Kong into its platform.
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European Economic Area Structural
Kraken operates its services under the regulatory and market conditions established by the European Economic Area.
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Royal Marines Transactional
Kraken supplied unmanned vessels to the Royal Marines in a specific transaction.
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Circle Operational
Kraken functions as a service provider, granting market access to Circle's network.
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Donald Trump Shared context
The entities are observed together in high-profile contexts, such as meetings with company executives.
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Mark Uyeda Transactional
Uyeda's commission took specific action regarding cases filed against Kraken.
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White House Transactional
Kraken attended a specific event hosted by the White House.
History
Events by the month they beganSeptember 2026
15 events- Payward announced integrations with Nasdaq and the London Stock Exchange, while placing Kraken under its corporate umbrella.
- Payward launched markets on Hyperliquid's blockchain, and Kraken was identified as Payward's parent company.
- Robinhood, Binance, and Kraken are offering tokenized stock products, with Binance tracking SpaceX's Nasdaq listing.
- Synthetic products traded on crypto platforms like Robinhood and Kraken are subject to a new regulatory framework.
- Kraken partnered with LSE to launch tokenized UK stocks, while the SEC cleared sister exchanges for single-stock futures, and Nasdaq invested in Kraken's parent company.
- Bybit, a Dubai-based crypto exchange, and Kraken offer forex perpetuals, coinciding with BIS data on FX market size.
- X announced partnerships with Interactive Brokers, Kraken, and Coinbase to facilitate trading services.
- Kraken partnered with Payward for infrastructure development as geopolitical tensions affect global oil prices.
- OKX opened pre-IPO markets for companies in Europe, listing in ESMA's Interim MiCA Register, and launched a stablecoin-backed Visa card in Colombia.
- Bybit, a Dubai-based firm, holds an Austrian MiCA license, trades Bitcoin, and partnered with rival Kraken.
- SoFi and Robinhood are major players in the fintech sector, with the CEO discussing settlement business on SoFi Exchange and potential crypto settlement ties with Kraken.
- Payward, now the parent company of Kraken, is expanding its financial services through a partnership with SoFi.
- Kraken-owned xStocks failed to deliver assets on September 4, 2026.
- Kraken and Payward facilitate tokenized assets, including SpaceX IPO shares and UK equities, through new partnerships.
- Kraken's vote flip passed a disinflation proposal, while Charles Schwab added SOL spot trading to its platform.
August 2026
12 events- Helius and Kraken participated in the Solana governance vote on August 28, 2026.
- EU and UK restrictions triggered compliance checks, leading to micro-transfers from a Huobi-linked wallet.
- Coinbase and Kraken are competing to bring stock trading on-chain, offering tokenized versions of Apple and Nvidia stock while utilizing the Base blockchain network.
- Chainlink is powering Coinbase's tokenized stocks, and TermMax has been listed on the Kraken exchange.
- Solmate Infrastructure maintains key partnerships with Kraken and engages PwC for strategic refinement and expansion.
- Kraken offers services under European Economic Area market conditions.
- Kraken uses the Visa network for merchant acceptance and rewards customers with Bitcoin cashback.
- Coinbase, Kraken, and Binance are examples of centralized crypto exchanges.
- Kraken is offering S&P 500 perpetual products through funded accounts.
- Kraken and Binance are competing in the major crypto trading market.
- Kraken and Octopus Energy achieved successful spin-out and revenue through AI initiatives.
- Whale transfers moved tokens from Kraken hot wallet, involving the entities Kraken and Solana.
July 2026
10 events- The SEC has sued Ripple over unregistered security claims. In response to the legal uncertainty, Kraken pulled XRP listings, and Coinbase also suspended XRP trading.
- Satsuma Technology announced the cancellation of its listing on the London Stock Exchange. The company utilized Bitcoin as a treasury asset and hired Mark Moss as Chief Bitcoin Strategist. Kraken participated in the funding round.
- Payward is expanding into South Korean markets and bringing Hong Kong-listed stocks onchain, competing in the tokenized equities market.
- DTCC is launching tokenized securities services as both exchanges pilot tokenized stock markets, with Kraken leveraging DTCC infrastructure.
- Kraken is seeking MiFID license approval as part of its expansion into the European market.
- Knaken, a Dutch crypto broker based in Rotterdam, failed to comply with MiCA licensing requirements.
- Kraken and Nasdaq operate within the financial technology sector.
- Kraken plans to secure a European bank license in Lithuania, with the Bank of Lithuania being receptive to the application.
- The SEC has sued Kraken regarding its operation as an unregistered exchange, amidst leadership changes, audit issues with Mazars, and the awarding of damages related to the TradeStation Crypto purchase.
- Kraken is facing competitive pressure from new tokenized equity platforms, with tokenized assets moving away from its platform.
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June 2026
8 events- Robinhood and Kraken are recognized as major platforms operating within the mobile crypto trading space.
- Payward and Kraken announce a shared industry focus on digital asset services.
- Kraken Prime integrates with Trever's operating system, which serves established financial institutions in Europe.
- Kraken acquired Backed Finance, which achieved public trading status after early investment.
- Australia implemented digital asset bill compliance, with Kraken involved in the process.
- Kraken is reportedly considering a strategic investment in Aave Protocol, alongside founder assurances regarding protocol revenues.
- Kraken joined the Avalanche Payments Collective, and AVAX is now handling ticketing for the FIFA 2026 World Cup.
- Arjun Sethi is the co-CEO of Payward Kraken.