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Kraken and Backed have introduced tokenized equities on the Ethereum blockchain, adding another network to the multi-chain rollout of the xStocks product. Kraken Expands Tokenized Equities Offering to Ethereum The companies said xStocks will be issued as ERC20 tokens on Ethereum, each backed 1:1 with the corresponding equity listed on Kraken’s platform. Eligible clients will … Read more
Kraken has become the first major cryptocurrency exchange to fully integrate distributed validator technology into its Ethereum staking infrastructure using the SSV Network. This deployment is a significant step in enhancing the security and reliability of its staking services. SSV Network’s Distributed Validator Technology Now Live on Kraken The technology decentralizes validator operations by splitting … Read more
Kraken has announced the acquisition of Capitalise.ai, an Israel-based pioneer in no-code, natural-language trading automation. Founded in 2015, Capitalise.ai has developed a platform that allows users to transform everyday text into executable trading strategies across various asset classes, including equities, crypto, FX, futures, and options. The integration of Capitalise.ai’s technology into Kraken Pro is set … Read more
Kraken, in partnership with Backed, is collaborating with Tron DAO to integrate its tokenized equities product, xStocks, with the Tron blockchain. Kraken’s Tokenized Equities Product Launches on Tron Network Kraken said the integration will see Backed deploy xStocks as TRC20 tokens on the Tron network. Each token will maintain a full 1:1 backing with the … Read more
Kraken announced in a security update that the centralized crypto exchange is temporarily halting monero ( XMR) deposits. The platform explained that it had discovered that a single mining pool has captured control of more than half of the network’s hashing power. Qubic’s Controversial Dominance Sparks Exchange Freeze The privacy-focused crypto network Monero has been … Read more
Kraken now operates seamlessly across all 30 EEA countries, unleashing compliant access to 450+ digital assets and institutional services under the EU’s powerful MiCA regulatory framework. MiCA Framework Enables Kraken to Passport Services Across Europe Crypto exchange Kraken announced on Aug. 12 that it had launched operations across all 30 nations in the European Economic … Read more
Crypto exchange Kraken is reportedly planning to raise $500 million at a $15 billion valuation as it prepares for a potential initial public offering (IPO) in early 2026, according to The Information. With a daily trading volume of approximately $1.25 billion, Kraken aims to solidify its valuation and maintain momentum after recent legal victories. The … Read more
The FBI has officially dropped its investigation into Kraken founder Jesse Powell and returned dozens of seized devices, including laptops and cellphones, according to Fortune. The investigation, which stemmed from a management dispute with a non-profit organization Powell founded, had no connection to his operations at the cryptocurrency exchange. Powell expressed relief over the conclusion … Read more
Kraken has officially launched its regulated derivatives platform, Kraken Derivatives US, in Vermont, West Virginia, North Dakota, Mississippi, and the District of Columbia. This new offering allows U.S.-based clients to trade CME-listed cryptocurrency futures contracts alongside Kraken’s extensive spot crypto liquidity. The integrated Kraken Pro trading experience provides users with a unified interface for managing … Read more
Backed Finance has announced the launch of xStocks, a new platform offering over 60 tokenized stocks, now live on Bybit, Kraken, and Solana DeFi. This initiative aims to bridge the gap between traditional finance and decentralized finance (DeFi), allowing users to trade well-known equities such as Apple, Amazon, and Microsoft in a blockchain environment. The … Read more