Kraken stories

Sep 16, 2026

Kraken parent Payward plans to offer Hyperliquid perpetuals to US traders through regulated infrastructure

Payward, the parent company of cryptocurrency exchange Kraken, announced plans to bring onchain perpetual futures markets on Hyperliquid to eligible U.S. clients using regulated infrastructure. The offering would utilize CFTC-regulated Bitnomial for deployment, clearing and settlement, with NinjaTrader Clearing carrying customer accounts, making it the first U.S.-regulated venue to offer such products.

Sep 16, 20265 sources

Sep 10, 2026

Nasdaq invests $100 million in Kraken parent Payward at $21 billion valuation

Nasdaq Inc. is investing $100 million in Payward, the parent company of cryptocurrency exchange Kraken, valuing the firm at $21 billion. The deal will help build infrastructure for trading tokenized stocks, with Kraken set to distribute Nasdaq's tokenized securities that carry the same voting rights as traditional shares.

Sep 10, 20265 sources

Nasdaq invests $100 million in Kraken parent Payward at $21 billion valuation

Nasdaq's venture arm is investing $100 million in Payward, the parent company of cryptocurrency exchange Kraken, valuing the firm at $21 billion. Kraken will distribute tokenized Nasdaq-listed stocks that carry the same voting rights as traditional shares.

Sep 10, 20267 sources

Sep 3, 2026

SoFi and Payward link banking network with Kraken infrastructure

SoFi Technologies and Payward agreed to connect SoFi's banking network with Kraken's trading infrastructure. Kraken will list SoFiUSD stablecoin while SoFi will use Kraken Prime for crypto liquidity, expanding SoFi's real-time settlement system to digital assets.

Sep 3, 20263 sources

Sep 2, 2026

Kraken parent Payward delays IPO to Q2 2027

Payward Inc., parent company of crypto exchange Kraken, is now targeting the second quarter of 2027 at the earliest for its IPO, extending a delay that began in March 2026. The company filed its confidential S-1 in November 2025.

Sep 2, 20264 sources

Sep 1, 2026

London Stock Exchange partners with Payward to tokenize 100 largest UK stocks

The London Stock Exchange and Kraken parent Payward announced a partnership to tokenize the 100 largest LSE-listed companies as xStocks, backed 1:1 by underlying shares and available across 110+ countries.

Sep 1, 20266 sources

London Stock Exchange to launch tokenized stocks in partnership with Kraken owner Payward

The London Stock Exchange Group plans to launch tokenized stocks backed by shares of London-listed companies, partnering with Payward, the parent company of crypto exchange Kraken. The initiative aims to expand global access to UK equities through digital assets and 24-hour trading.

Sep 1, 20264 sources

Aug 31, 2026

North Korean hackers move $30 million in Bitcoin through Hyperliquid

Wallets linked to North Korea's Lazarus Group moved more than $30 million in Bitcoin through decentralized exchange Hyperliquid over three weeks, raising sanctions compliance questions as the platform pursues US market entry through talks with Kraken parent Payward.

Aug 31, 20264 sources

Hyperliquid in talks with Payward to bring perpetual futures to US traders

Hyperliquid Labs is in advanced discussions with Kraken parent Payward to route its perpetual futures through US-regulated Bitnomial, marking the decentralized exchange's first US market entry.

Aug 31, 20263 sources

Aug 28, 2026

Solana validators narrowly approve proposal to double disinflation rate after last-minute votes

Solana's proposal to double its annual disinflation rate passed with 176.29 million SOL in favor versus 66.19 million against, after Kraken and Galaxy switched their votes in the final hours. The closely watched governance vote will accelerate the reduction in new SOL token issuance.

Aug 28, 20262 sources

Aug 27, 2026

Solana validators narrowly approve proposal to double disinflation rate

Solana's first binding on-chain governance vote passed SGP-0002 to double the network's disinflation rate from 15% to 30%, hitting the 1.5% issuance floor by 2029 instead of 2032. The vote passed narrowly after Kraken and Galaxy switched their votes in the final hours.

Aug 27, 202612 sources

Aug 25, 2026

Kraken temporarily restricts customer accounts after 12,000 dust transfers from HTX-linked wallets

Kraken temporarily froze customer accounts after nearly 12,000 unsolicited small cryptocurrency transfers from wallets linked to sanctioned exchange HTX reached the platform between August 17-24. The dust attack triggered Kraken's compliance screening systems, though the exchange has since restored access to affected accounts.

Aug 25, 20265 sources

Aug 20, 2026

Kraken parent Payward explores obtaining full banking license outside the US

Payward, the parent company of cryptocurrency exchange Kraken, is considering obtaining a full banking license outside the United States as it expands beyond crypto trading into broader financial services including asset management and banking.

Aug 20, 20263 sources

Kraken parent Payward explores obtaining full banking license outside the US

Aug 20, 20263 sources

Aug 19, 2026

Trump signals plans to bring Hyperliquid crypto exchange onshore as Kraken tests compliance

President Trump indicated US efforts to bring the Hyperliquid crypto platform under domestic regulation, while evidence emerged that Kraken may be testing a compliant decentralized exchange on Hyperliquid's testnet. The developments sparked significant trading activity in crypto markets.

Aug 19, 20263 sources

Aug 18, 2026

Kraken launches commission-free US stock trading for European customers

Crypto exchange Kraken has rolled out access to over 7,000 US stocks to eligible customers across the European Economic Area, offering traditional equities alongside tokenized assets and cryptocurrencies on a single platform. The exchange claims to be the first trading platform to offer Europeans traditional US stocks and tokenized assets side-by-side.

Aug 18, 20264 sources

Aug 17, 2026

Kraken parent Payward joins Anthropic's Project Glasswing for AI security

Kraken parent company Payward joined Anthropic's Project Glasswing and gained access to Claude Mythos 5 for cybersecurity, using the AI model to scan systems for vulnerabilities with findings reviewed by human security teams.

Aug 17, 20263 sources

Aug 14, 2026

Trump to host Coinbase, Ripple, and other crypto executives at White House meeting

President Donald Trump is expected to attend a White House meeting on August 19 with executives from major cryptocurrency companies including Coinbase, Ripple, Kraken, Gemini, Robinhood, and prediction market firms. The meeting kicks off a week of regulatory discussions involving the SEC and CFTC.

Aug 14, 20266 sources

Payward reports $508 million Q2 revenue as Kraken funded accounts rise 42%

Kraken parent company Payward posted $508 million in Q2 revenue, up 17% year-over-year, with funded accounts growing 42% to 6.6 million despite trading volume declining 13%.

Aug 14, 20266 sources

Aug 9, 2026

Kraken sets August 27 deadline for holders to withdraw 21 delisted tokens

Kraken will close withdrawals for 21 delisted tokens at 14:00 UTC on August 27, after which the exchange will automatically liquidate remaining holdings into thin order books.

Aug 9, 20262 sources

Aug 5, 2026

Kraken Parent Payward Introduces Proxy Voting Rights for Tokenized Equity Holders Through Broadridge Partnership

Payward, parent company of cryptocurrency exchange Kraken, is enabling holders of its xStocks tokenized equities to participate in corporate governance through proxy voting, partnering with Broadridge to facilitate the integration. The move marks a significant shift from the platform's previous policy where xStocks holders had no voting rights.

Aug 5, 20265 sources

Jul 27, 2026

Kraken parent company Payward acquires Magic Labs' embedded wallet business as firm rebrands to Newton Labs

Payward, the parent company of cryptocurrency exchange Kraken, has acquired the embedded wallet business from Magic Labs, which is simultaneously undergoing a restructuring and rebranding to Newton Labs.

Jul 27, 20261 source

Kraken parent company Payward acquires Magic Labs' embedded wallet business as firm rebrands to Newton Labs

Jul 27, 20261 source

Jul 22, 2026

Kraken Parent Payward Partners with GTN to Expand xStocks Tokenized Equities to Hong Kong, UK, and South Korea

Payward, the parent company of crypto exchange Kraken, announced a partnership with fintech infrastructure provider GTN to expand its xStocks tokenized stock platform beyond US equities to international markets including Hong Kong, South Korea, the UK, and Europe, subject to regulatory approvals.

Jul 22, 202613 sources

Jul 20, 2026

Kraken Expands Prop Trading Program to Include Nasdaq 100 Index with 24/7 Trading

Cryptocurrency exchange Kraken has added a Nasdaq 100 market to its Kraken Prop funded-account trading program, marking the program's first expansion beyond cryptocurrency. Kraken said the market is available 24/7, with no contract expiry, rollovers, or forced weekend closures.

Jul 20, 20268 sources

Jul 18, 2026

Kraken launches USD-settled Bitcoin and Ethereum options trading

Kraken has launched USD-settled BTC and ETH options on Kraken Pro, initially through request-for-quote (RFQ) trading, betting that simpler products can expand the derivatives market.

Jul 18, 20262 sources

Jun 11, 2026

Nakamoto Inc. Sells 600 Bitcoin for $48M to Reduce Debt, Authorizes $25M Share Buyback

Nasdaq-listed Nakamoto Inc. sold approximately 600 Bitcoin and related derivatives for $48 million in net proceeds to retire $45 million in debt, while also refinancing remaining Kraken loans at lower interest rates and authorizing a $25 million share buyback program. The company retains 4,467 BTC on its balance sheet.

Jun 11, 20265 sources

Jun 1, 2026

Kraken Parent Payward to Offer Tokenized US IPO Access to Retail Investors Through xStocks Platform

Payward, parent company of crypto exchange Kraken, plans to offer global retail investors access to U.S.-listed IPOs at offering prices through its xStocks tokenized equities framework, breaking down traditional barriers that typically limit retail participation in initial public offerings.

Jun 1, 20265 sources

May 10, 2026

Major US Crypto Exchanges Lobby to Remove Asset Manipulation Restrictions from CLARITY Act

Coinbase, Kraken, and Gemini are pushing lawmakers to eliminate provisions in the CLARITY Act that would bar listing of digital assets at risk of manipulation, seeking to ease restrictions on risky asset trading.

May 10, 20263 sources

May 8, 2026

Kraken Acquires Hong Kong Payments Firm Reap for $600 Million to Expand Asia Stablecoin Operations

Payward Inc., Kraken's parent company, agreed to acquire Hong Kong-based payments firm Reap Technologies for $600 million in cash and stock, deepening its push into Asian stablecoin infrastructure and institutional services.

May 8, 20262 sources

May 5, 2026

Kraken Partners With MoneyGram for Global Crypto Cash-Outs at 500,000 Locations

Kraken has partnered with MoneyGram to enable users to convert cryptocurrency into cash at nearly 500,000 MoneyGram locations across more than 100 countries worldwide, significantly expanding crypto off-ramp infrastructure.

May 5, 20262 sources

Payward Files Amended Complaint Alleging $25 Million Fraud by Former Partner Etana

Kraken's parent company Payward filed a second amended complaint alleging former custody partner Etana and CEO Dion Brandon Russell misappropriated $25 million in a Ponzi-like fraud scheme.

May 5, 20262 sources

May 3, 2026

Kraken Parent Payward Completes Acquisition of Bitnomial to Expand U.S. Derivatives Offering

Kraken's parent company Payward closed its acquisition of CFTC-regulated derivatives platform Bitnomial, gaining a fully licensed derivatives stack covering trading, clearing, and brokerage.

May 3, 20261 source

Apr 17, 2026

Kraken Parent Payward Acquires Bitnomial for Up to $550 Million

Payward, the parent company of Kraken, agreed to acquire CFTC-licensed derivatives exchange Bitnomial for up to $550 million in cash and stock, securing complete U.S. crypto derivatives infrastructure.

Apr 17, 20264 sources

Apr 14, 2026

Deutsche Börse Invests $200 Million in Kraken for 1.5% Stake

Frankfurt exchange operator Deutsche Börse acquired a $200 million stake in Kraken parent company Payward, valuing the crypto exchange at $13.3 billion. The investment deepens ties between traditional finance and crypto markets, subject to regulatory approval.

Apr 14, 20265 sources

Apr 13, 2026

Kraken Faces Extortion Attempt After Insider Access Incidents Affecting 2,000 Accounts

Crypto exchange Kraken disclosed two insider-related support access incidents and is being extorted by criminals who obtained videos of support staff accessing internal systems and limited client data. Kraken says no funds are at risk and will not negotiate.

Apr 13, 20263 sources

Apr 10, 2026

U.S. Secret Service Freezes $12 Million in Crypto Tied to Global Fraud in Operation Atlantic

A joint U.S., UK, and Canadian operation called Operation Atlantic froze over $12 million tied to cryptocurrency approval phishing scams, disrupted more than 120 fraud domains, and identified over 20,000 victims. Crypto firms including Coinbase and Kraken participated in the effort.

Apr 10, 20263 sources

Apr 6, 2026

Galaxy Enables First On-Chain Shareholder Voting via Broadridge Partnership

Galaxy shareholders holding tokenized GLXY shares will be able to participate in proxy voting on-chain in May through a partnership with Broadridge. This represents the first implementation of on-chain corporate governance for tokenized securities.

Apr 6, 20262 sources