Daily brief

October 26, 2026

3 stories curated for this day.

Kraken has launched BTC and ETH options trading on Kraken Pro for eligible clients in the EEA, available on web and mobile from their existing Derivatives accounts. The European-style, cash-settled options are USD-linear, trade via request for quote with up to five legs per trade, share collateral with Futures across 30+ currencies, and have portfolio margin enabled by default. Sources: kraken (opens in a new tab)
Kraken was named Fintech Company of the Year – Established at the Business Post's National Fintech Awards 2026 in Dublin on October 15. The award recognizes innovation, product advances, measurable results, and impact on the wider Irish fintech industry, and Kraken was shortlisted alongside major Irish fintech firms. Sources: kraken (opens in a new tab)
Revolut has launched a personal loan product in the UK, stepping up its challenge to the country's high street banks. Sources: finextra (opens in a new tab)