Kraken.
cryptocurrency exchange
- Reports this week
- 1
- Active events
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- Connections
- 95
What's happening
Active this week
Earlier this month
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Firelight integrates with Kraken DeFi Earn, which runs on Veda's infrastructure and provides cover for USDC vaults.Some support1 report
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Kraken awarded scholarships to students at the University of Cyprus.Some support1 report
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Evernorth plans to debut on Nasdaq under the XRPN ticker, with Kraken listed as a backer of the transaction.Well supported6 reports
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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 supported12 reports2 developments inside
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CFTC has taken action against Kraken and sent a regulatory framework to the White House following the failure of the Clarity Act in the Senate.Some support1 report
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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
One to three months ago
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Payward launched markets on Hyperliquid's blockchain, and Kraken was identified as Payward's parent company.Some support3 reports
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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
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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
Gone quiet
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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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What's reaching Kraken
Events traced to Kraken, step by step, newest first- SoFi's new product may boost Kraken's transaction volumeKraken may see increased transaction volume from SoFi's new digital asset productPossible
- SoFi's new crypto accounts may increase trading volume for KrakenSoFi's regulated crypto access may boost Kraken's trading activityPossible
- Kraken may integrate Ledger's Atom to expand exchange utilityKraken could expand its exchange utility by integrating support for the new Atom device.Possible
- SoFi's new crypto offerings may increase Kraken's order volumeSoFi's new crypto offerings may increase Kraken's order volumeLikely
Around Kraken this week
News at the entities that move Kraken most-
SoFi StructuralPrudential expands its partnership with SoFi, while Benchmark upgrades SoFi's stock rating to Strong Buy.Moves Kraken
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SpaceX OperationalSpaceX announced it will build a spaceport at Pecan Island, backed by a $100 billion investment confirmed by the Governor.Moves Kraken
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Nasdaq StructuralWall Street indices, including the S&P 500 and Dow Jones, closed lower on January 1, 2025.Moves Kraken
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Robinhood OperationalLSEG acquired Refinitiv in a $27bn takeover, driven by a desire to boost London market appeal through 24-hour crypto trading and retail app integration, gaining SEC approval.Moves Kraken
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Coinbase OperationalCentral Bank of Ireland fined Coinbase for oversight failures related to its operations in Ireland.Moves Kraken
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Bitcoin OperationalBitcoin and Pepe are popular cryptocurrencies currently trading under $1.Moves Kraken
Connections
The 40 strongest of 95, analyzed from the reporting. The bars show how strongly a change on one side reaches the other.-
Payward Structural
Payward functions as the parent company and corporate owner of Kraken.
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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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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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Nasdaq Structural
Nasdaq provides financial investment and strategic partnership to support Kraken's expansion and product development.
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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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Bitcoin Operational
Kraken operates as a cryptocurrency exchange, offering perpetual futures and services for Bitcoin.
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Arjun Sethi Structural
Arjun Sethi serves as co-CEO of the cryptocurrency exchange Kraken.
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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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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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Veda Structural
Kraken's DeFi Earn service operates using Veda's underlying infrastructure.
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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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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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Evernorth Transactional
Kraken has acted as an institutional investor and backer in transactions involving Evernorth.
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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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Visa Inc. Structural
Kraken relies on the Visa network infrastructure for merchant acceptance and card issuance.
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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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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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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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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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Depository Trust & Clearing Corporation Structural
Kraken relies on DTCC's infrastructure to support its tokenized service operations.
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University of Cyprus Transactional
Kraken provided scholarships to students enrolled at the University of Cyprus.
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Carl Rinsch Transactional
Carl Rinsch used funds to bet on the crypto exchange Kraken.
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FTX Structural
FTX utilizes Kraken as a service provider for its fund distribution operations.
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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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Daktronics Transactional
A provided expert advisory services regarding technology strategies to B.
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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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Circle Operational
Kraken functions as a service provider, granting market access to Circle's network.
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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.
History
Events by the month they beganOctober 2026
4 events- Firelight integrates with Kraken DeFi Earn, which runs on Veda's infrastructure and provides cover for USDC vaults.
- Kraken awarded scholarships to students at the University of Cyprus.
- Evernorth plans to debut on Nasdaq under the XRPN ticker, with Kraken listed as a backer of the transaction.
- CFTC has taken action against Kraken and sent a regulatory framework to the White House following the failure of the Clarity Act in the Senate.
September 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.
Show 2 earlier months
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.
June 2026
8 events- Arjun Sethi is the co-CEO of Payward Kraken.
- 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.