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July 3, 2026

  • Kraken Pro now allows eligible xStocks (tokenized stocks) to be used as collateral for futures and margin trading. ( kraken )

July 2, 2026

  • Kraken launched its API Partner Program, enabling platforms to integrate spot and futures trading, including tokenized equities via xStocks, while earning lifetime commissions. ( kraken )

June 30, 2026

  • Kraken partners with Trever to bring full-service prime brokerage to European financial institutions. ( kraken )

June 26, 2026

  • Kraken enables customers in the EEA and global markets to access the Bending Spoons IPO via its xStocks platform. ( kraken )

June 25, 2026

  • Kraken Institutional partners with Centrifuge to offer real-world assets (RWAs) in qualified custody, launching with Janus Henderson's JAAA ETF. ( kraken )
  • Kraken and Maple partnered to close a landmark onchain warehouse facility for digital asset-backed loans, bringing institutional structured credit infrastructure onchain. ( kraken )

June 23, 2026

  • Kraken parent company Payward secures Virtual Asset Service Provider (VASP) registration from the British Virgin Islands. ( finextra )

June 18, 2026

  • Kraken integrated on-chain token trading directly into its app, enabling users in the US and over 100 countries to trade 2,500+ Solana-based tokens. ( kraken )

June 15, 2026

  • Kraken launched pre-IPO perpetual futures for Anthropic and OpenAI, allowing traders to take leveraged positions ahead of the companies' public listings. ( kraken )
  • Kraken announced CFTC-regulated perpetual futures for US traders, available alongside spot, margin, and CME-listed futures on Kraken Pro. ( kraken )

June 12, 2026

  • Kraken was named to FXC Intelligence's 2026 Cross-Border Payments 100 list. ( kraken )

June 11, 2026

  • Kraken was recognized on Fortune's inaugural Crypto 100 list for its role in building global financial infrastructure. ( kraken )

June 9, 2026

  • Kraken named Official Crypto Exchange Supporter of the FIFA World Cup 2026. ( kraken )

June 8, 2026

  • Payward (Kraken) joins the US Tech Force initiative to contribute crypto-grade security and blockchain expertise to federal modernization efforts. ( kraken )

June 7, 2026

  • Kraken launches SPCX pre-IPO perpetual contract for SpaceX with up to 5x leverage. ( kraken )

June 5, 2026

  • Kraken opens SpaceX IPO registration via xStocks for customers in over 110 countries. ( kraken )

May 8, 2026

  • The owner of cryptocurrency exchange Kraken has agreed to acquire stablecoin infrastructure firm Reap for $600 million. ( finextra )
  • Payward, the parent company of cryptocurrency exchange Kraken, has filed for a national trust charter. ( finextra )

April 20, 2026

  • Kraken's parent company has agreed to acquire Bitnomial, a CFTC-licensed derivatives platform, for $550 million. ( finextra )

April 15, 2026

  • Cryptocurrency exchange Kraken is preparing for an initial public offering (IPO). ( pymnts )

April 14, 2026

  • Deutsche Börse has made an investment in the cryptocurrency exchange Kraken. ( finextra , pymnts )

March 9, 2026

  • The financial sector is evaluating crypto exchange Kraken's claims regarding its role as a banking entity. ( pymnts )

March 4, 2026

  • Kraken has become the first cryptocurrency firm to be granted a Federal Reserve master account. ( finextra )

February 27, 2026

  • Onramper has integrated with the cryptocurrency exchange Kraken to expand its global payment coverage. ( finextra )

January 13, 2026

  • KRAKacquisition, a company affiliated with the cryptocurrency exchange Kraken, has announced plans to go public. ( pymnts )

December 8, 2025

  • Kraken selected Avelacom for best execution routing. ( finextra )

December 4, 2025

  • Deutsche Börse has formed a wide-ranging digital asset partnership with Kraken. ( finextra )

November 27, 2025

  • Kraken has begun rolling out its debit card across the UK and EU. ( finextra )

November 19, 2025

  • Kraken is reportedly considering an initial public offering (IPO) following its latest funding round. ( finextra )

August 21, 2025

  • Crypto exchange Kraken has acquired Capitalise.ai, an AI-powered trading automation and analytics platform, to enhance its trading capabilities for advanced users. ( finextra )

July 30, 2025

  • OpenPay has partnered with cryptocurrency exchange Kraken to facilitate instant fiat currency movements for its users. ( finextra )

July 15, 2025

  • Kraken has launched a new US-regulated derivatives offering, expanding its product suite for American customers. ( finextra )

June 27, 2025

  • Cryptocurrency exchange Kraken has been granted a virtual asset service provider (VASP) registration by the Central Bank of Ireland. ( finextra )

June 26, 2025

  • Kraken has launched a new all-in-one global money application. ( finextra )

June 18, 2025

  • Kraken has partnered with Alpaca to broaden access to cryptocurrency trading services for financial institutions. ( thepaypers )

June 4, 2025

  • Cryptocurrency exchange Kraken has partnered with Ivy to offer banking solutions tailored for crypto users. ( thepaypers )

May 23, 2025

  • Kraken is collaborating with Backed to launch xStocks. ( thepaypers )
  • Kraken is collaborating with Backed to launch xStocks, a new offering. ( thepaypers )

May 6, 2025

  • Cryptocurrency exchange Kraken has acquired NinjaTrader, a trading platform, to broaden its market reach. ( thepaypers )

April 30, 2025

  • Kraken has launched a new crypto-as-a-service offering designed for banks and fintech companies, allowing them to integrate crypto services. ( finextra )

April 29, 2025

  • Cryptocurrency exchange Kraken is expanding its services to include US securities trading through a new partnership with brokerage firm Alpaca. ( thepaypers )
  • Bunq has partnered with Kraken to integrate crypto investing services directly within its banking platform. ( finextra )