Kraken Expands Reach in Colombia, Implements Local Payments

Kraken is now allowing Colombians to fund their accounts with Colombian pesos, expanding the reach and functionality of its services in the country. Mark Greenberg, Kraken’s Global Head of Consumer, stated that this upgrade offers Colombians secure entry points into crypto. Kraken Opens Local Payments in Colombia Kraken, the U.S.-based cryptocurrency exchange, is making moves … Read more

Kraken Crypto Exchange Launches Elite Service Program for Wealthy Digital Asset Investors

Kraken introduces invitation-only VIP platform targeting ultra high net worth individuals with comprehensive premium crypto services. Kraken announced the public launch of its VIP program on December 4, 2025, designed for sophisticated traders and strategic capital allocators. The invitation-only service requires members to have either a $10 million average platform balance or $80 million in … Read more

Kraken and Deutsche Börse Set Bold Framework Syncing Legacy and Digital

Kraken and Deutsche Börse Group unveiled a sweeping collaboration designed to fuse traditional finance with digital asset markets, signaling accelerating institutional demand and a new phase of tokenized market expansion. Kraken–Deutsche Börse Strategic Market Link Takes Shape Kraken, a global crypto exchange, and market operator Deutsche Börse Group announced on Dec. 4 that they formed … Read more

Kraken Moves to Acquire Backed in Bid to Expand Global Tokenized Equities

Kraken is moving to acquire Backed Finance AG, aiming to pull tokenized equities deeper into the global financial mainstream. Backed to Join Kraken as Tokenized Stock Demand Climbs Worldwide Kraken has agreed to purchase Backed Finance AG, the issuer behind xStocks, in a deal meant to accelerate the expansion of tokenized equities while tightening the … Read more

Early Bitcoin Holder Wraps up $1.3B Selloff With Fresh $230M Kraken Move

Onchain analysts at Arkham Intelligence report that early bitcoin adopter Owen Gunden has moved roughly $230 million in bitcoin to Kraken, marking the final transfer in his monthlong selloff. OG Whale Clears the Decks: $230M BTC Transfer Marks Final Exit Onchain data providers say one of bitcoin’s earliest known whales has officially wrapped up his … Read more

Kraken Quietly Files S-1 as IPO Preparations Move Into Focus

Payward Inc., also known as Kraken, has confidentially submitted a draft S-1 registration statement with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, marking an early but significant step toward a potential initial public offering. Kraken Initiates IPO Process, Submits Draft S-1 to U.S. Regulators Kraken disclosed at 10 a.m. Eastern time on Nov. 19 that it … Read more

Kraken Raises $800 Million; Citadel Securities Commits $200 Million at $20B Valuation

Kraken raises $800 million to accelerate onchain traditional finance, with Citadel Securities investing $200 million at a $20 billion valuation. Kraken announced on November 18, 2025 that it has raised $800 million across two tranches to advance its strategy of bringing traditional financial products onchain, with the primary tranche led by institutional investors including Jane … Read more

Report: Kraken Revenue Doubles as Exchange Eyes 2026 US IPO

Kraken’s quarterly revenue more than doubled as the crypto exchange accelerates plans for a U.S. public listing in 2026. Bloomberg reported on Wednesday that Kraken disclosed a 114% year-over-year jump in third-quarter revenue to $648 million, with adjusted earnings hitting $178.6 million, marking a strong turnaround from a slight loss a year earlier. The report … Read more

Kraken Wallet Analysis: Australians Favor Ethereum and Niche Tokens

Kraken has released an anonymized, aggregate analysis of millions of wallets on its platform showing Australian clients’ holdings and trading activity from August 2024–2025, comparing local trends with global averages. The report finds bitcoin held by 36.70% of Australian users (average AU BTC balance $17,409 vs $29,830 globally) and ethereum comprising 33.17% of the average … Read more

Kraken Acquires CFTC-Licensed Small Exchange for $100 Million

Kraken has acquired Small Exchange, a Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC)-regulated Designated Contract Market, for $100 million, marking a major step in its plan to expand crypto derivatives offerings in the U.S. Small Exchange Deal Expands Kraken U.S. Derivatives Reach Kraken has taken another decisive step in its U.S. expansion by acquiring Small Exchange, a … Read more