Browsing: Kraken

Kraken’s acquisition of Breakout enhances its entry into proprietary trading, focusing on skill-based capital allocation and regulatory compliance, reflecting broader trends in crypto exchange expansions and technological integrations.

Kraken’s Q2 2025 financial results reveal a strategic pivot towards traditional finance, amidst a mixed performance of revenue growth and earnings decline.

Exploring the transformative potential of tokenization beyond Wall Street replication, this article delves into the challenges, opportunities, and future of financial assets on the blockchain.

Kraken is reportedly seeking $500 million in funding at a $15 billion valuation, eyeing a potential 2026 IPO amidst a favorable regulatory environment. Meanwhile, Aave’s community has approved a proposal for centralized lending on Kraken’s Ink blockchain, marking a significant step towards bridging decentralized and centralized finance.

Ji Hun Kim’s appointment as CEO of the Crypto Council for Innovation and the signing of the GENIUS Act mark significant developments in cryptocurrency regulation and advocacy.

The FBI has concluded its investigation into Kraken co-founder Jesse Powell, returning seized property and marking a pivotal moment for the crypto industry amidst ongoing regulatory scrutiny.

Aave’s community has approved a proposal to launch a centralized lending service on Kraken’s Ink blockchain, marking a significant step towards blending DeFi and CeFi solutions.

DeFi Development Corp. launches the DFDV Treasury Accelerator with support from Kraken and Pantera Capital, aiming to expand Solana treasuries globally through a unique franchise model.

Kraken launches a US-based crypto derivatives platform following its acquisition of NinjaTrader, marking a significant expansion in its services and the broader crypto derivatives market.

BitMine Immersion Technologies announces a groundbreaking Ethereum treasury initiative, appointing Tom Lee as chairman, leading to a 400% stock surge and marking a significant step towards integrating blockchain technology with traditional finance.

Kraken expands its financial services with the launch of ‘Krak’, a P2P payment system for crypto and fiat transactions, aiming to compete with giants like Cash App and Venmo.

Kraken cryptocurrency exchange has obtained a MiCA license in Ireland, marking a significant step in its expansion across the European Economic Area under the EU’s new regulatory framework.

DeFi Development Corp announces a partnership with Kraken to tokenize its shares on the Solana blockchain, signaling a new era for decentralized finance and traditional stock markets.

Kraken moves its global headquarters to Wyoming, embracing the state’s crypto-friendly regulatory environment and marking a significant shift in the crypto exchange’s operational strategy.

Kraken launches a Bitcoin staking service with Babylon Labs, allowing users to earn BABY tokens by staking Bitcoin directly on the platform.

Prenetics, a global healthcare company, has invested $20 million in Bitcoin and onboarded key crypto advisors, signaling a strong move towards cryptocurrency adoption in the healthcare sector.