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Kraken

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August 27, 2026

Kraken has launched a redesigned Kraken Prime interface, now live, making execution, settlement, access controls, and order management available to institutional clients without requiring API use. Sources: kraken (opens in a new tab)

August 25, 2026

Kraken Pro is now live on TradingView: users can connect their Kraken Pro account and place trades directly from the TradingView charting terminal, an integration between the two named platforms. Sources: kraken (opens in a new tab)

August 21, 2026

Kraken has launched an AI side panel assistant on Kraken Pro, a new live in-chart analyst feature that helps traders build market context from the chart they already have open. Sources: kraken (opens in a new tab)

August 20, 2026

Kraken has brought its multi-asset debit card to the US, now live, letting users spend hundreds of crypto and cash currencies. Sources: finextra (opens in a new tab)

August 18, 2026

Kraken launches its Krak Card in the US, a debit card offering up to 2% cashback in US dollars or Bitcoin and spending from 600+ supported cash and crypto balances, including Bitcoin and USDC. Sources: kraken (opens in a new tab)
Kraken launches US-listed stock trading for EEA customers, giving European investors access to thousands of regulated US stocks and 100+ xStocks within one unified multi-asset platform. Sources: kraken (opens in a new tab)

August 13, 2026

Kraken and Mesh launched web-based crypto deposits from Coinbase without manual address entry, with more exchanges and mobile support planned. Sources: kraken (opens in a new tab)
Kraken Institutional partners with Lombard to support LBTC's transition from Bitcoin staking to an institutional covered-call yield strategy managed by Bitwise Asset Management. Sources: kraken (opens in a new tab)

August 12, 2026

Kraken launches S&P 500 and Nasdaq 100 trading on its Kraken Prop platform, with commodities planned next in a broader multi-asset expansion. Sources: kraken (opens in a new tab)
Kraken partners with MEXC to provide referral and transition services for MEXC's Netherlands clients as MEXC winds down its offering in that market. Sources: kraken (opens in a new tab)

August 6, 2026

Kraken introduced new security features that let users verify inbound calls are genuinely from Kraken Support, aimed at combating phone scams. Sources: kraken (opens in a new tab)

July 30, 2026

Kraken launched Kraken Funded, a program that lets traders trade with firm capital and keep 80% of profits. Sources: kraken (opens in a new tab)

July 29, 2026

Kraken Cyprus honored at the 14th Invest Cyprus International Investment Awards for its contribution to international investment. Sources: kraken (opens in a new tab)

July 28, 2026

Kraken launches Fixed Rate Rewards, offering accredited US investors fixed APYs of up to 7% on cash and stablecoins with locked terms and automatic compounding. Sources: kraken (opens in a new tab)
Kraken launches IPO access for Jersey Mike's, allowing users to invest in the sandwich chain before it begins public trading. Sources: kraken (opens in a new tab)

July 20, 2026

Kraken adds Nasdaq 100 trading to Kraken Prop, offering 24/7 no-expiry access with evaluations starting at $20. Sources: kraken (opens in a new tab)

July 16, 2026

Kraken launches linear, USD-settled BTC and ETH crypto options as the first phase of a broader derivatives product expansion. Sources: kraken (opens in a new tab)

July 15, 2026

Kraken Institutional partners with Upshift to offer custom institutional DeFi yield vaults through its qualified custody solution. Sources: kraken (opens in a new tab)
Kraken launches Kraken Borrow, a product allowing users to spend beyond their cash balance by using their crypto holdings as collateral. Sources: kraken (opens in a new tab)

July 14, 2026

Kraken launches xStocks through its API Partner Program, enabling partners to offer tokenized stock trading to their users. Sources: kraken (opens in a new tab)

July 13, 2026

Kraken launches the Kraken Card, enabling eligible UK and EEA customers to spend their crypto and cash balances globally wherever Mastercard is accepted. Sources: kraken (opens in a new tab) , finextra (opens in a new tab)

July 10, 2026

Kraken announced that a new app is coming soon, described as a personalized, proactive experience built around users' financial goals. Sources: kraken (opens in a new tab)

July 9, 2026

Kraken overhauled its Pro fee tiers to factor in assets held and futures volume, not just spot trading volume. Sources: kraken (opens in a new tab)

July 7, 2026

Kraken adds four native volume profile indicators to its Desktop trading platform for structural market analysis. Sources: kraken (opens in a new tab)

July 3, 2026

Kraken Pro made 10 xStocks eligible as collateral: futures outside the US, including the EEA, and margin outside the US, excluding the EEA, with 10–30% haircuts and asset limits. Sources: kraken (opens in a new tab)

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. Sources: kraken (opens in a new tab)

June 30, 2026

Kraken partners with Trever to bring full-service prime brokerage to European financial institutions. Sources: kraken (opens in a new tab)

June 26, 2026

Kraken enables customers in the EEA and global markets to access the Bending Spoons IPO via its xStocks platform. Sources: kraken (opens in a new tab)

June 25, 2026

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

June 23, 2026

Kraken parent company Payward secures Virtual Asset Service Provider (VASP) registration from the British Virgin Islands. Sources: finextra (opens in a new tab)

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. Sources: kraken (opens in a new tab)

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. Sources: kraken (opens in a new tab)
Kraken announced CFTC-regulated perpetual futures for US traders, available alongside spot, margin, and CME-listed futures on Kraken Pro. Sources: kraken (opens in a new tab)

June 12, 2026

Kraken was named to FXC Intelligence's 2026 Cross-Border Payments 100 list. Sources: kraken (opens in a new tab)

June 11, 2026

Kraken was recognized on Fortune's inaugural Crypto 100 list for its role in building global financial infrastructure. Sources: kraken (opens in a new tab)

June 9, 2026

Kraken named Official Crypto Exchange Supporter of the FIFA World Cup 2026. Sources: kraken (opens in a new tab)

June 8, 2026

Payward (Kraken) joins the US Tech Force initiative to contribute crypto-grade security and blockchain expertise to federal modernization efforts. Sources: kraken (opens in a new tab)

June 7, 2026

Kraken launches SPCX pre-IPO perpetual contract for SpaceX with up to 5x leverage. Sources: kraken (opens in a new tab)

June 5, 2026

Kraken opens SpaceX IPO registration via xStocks for customers in over 110 countries. Sources: kraken (opens in a new tab)

May 8, 2026

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

April 20, 2026

Kraken's parent company has agreed to acquire Bitnomial, a CFTC-licensed derivatives platform, for $550 million. Sources: finextra (opens in a new tab)

April 15, 2026

Cryptocurrency exchange Kraken is preparing for an initial public offering (IPO). Sources: pymnts (opens in a new tab)

April 14, 2026

Deutsche Börse has made an investment in the cryptocurrency exchange Kraken. Sources: finextra (opens in a new tab) , pymnts (opens in a new tab)

March 9, 2026

Kraken Financial received limited direct access to Federal Reserve payment infrastructure through a limited master account for a one-year pilot as a Tier 3-designated institution; banking groups opposed the pilot, arguing that it gives the uninsured Wyoming SPDI Fed-system benefits without bank-equivalent regulation. Sources: pymnts (opens in a new tab)

March 4, 2026

Kraken has become the first cryptocurrency firm to be granted a Federal Reserve master account. Sources: finextra (opens in a new tab)

February 27, 2026

Onramper has integrated with the cryptocurrency exchange Kraken to expand its global payment coverage. Sources: finextra (opens in a new tab)

January 13, 2026

Kraken-affiliated SPAC KRAKacquisition Corp filed for a $250 million IPO of 25 million units at $10 each. Sources: pymnts (opens in a new tab)

December 8, 2025

Kraken selected Avelacom for best execution routing. Sources: finextra (opens in a new tab)

December 4, 2025

Deutsche Börse has formed a wide-ranging digital asset partnership with Kraken. Sources: finextra (opens in a new tab)

November 27, 2025

Kraken began rolling out the Mastercard-powered Krak Card in the UK and Europe, enabling spending from more than 400 crypto and fiat assets with 1% cashback. Sources: finextra (opens in a new tab)

November 19, 2025

Kraken is reportedly considering an initial public offering (IPO) following its latest funding round. Sources: finextra (opens in a new tab)

September 25, 2025

bunq launched flexible crypto staking through services provided by Kraken for users in the Netherlands, France, Spain, Belgium, Italy, Ireland, Germany, and the wider EEA, offering up to 10% annual rewards on selected cryptocurrencies with no lock-up period. Sources: finextra (opens in a new tab)

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. Sources: finextra (opens in a new tab)

July 30, 2025

OpenPay has partnered with cryptocurrency exchange Kraken to facilitate instant fiat currency movements for its users. Sources: finextra (opens in a new tab)

July 15, 2025

Kraken has launched a new US-regulated derivatives offering, expanding its product suite for American customers. Sources: finextra (opens in a new tab)

June 27, 2025

Cryptocurrency exchange Kraken has been granted a virtual asset service provider (VASP) registration by the Central Bank of Ireland. Sources: finextra (opens in a new tab)

June 26, 2025

Kraken has launched a new all-in-one global money application. Sources: finextra (opens in a new tab)

June 18, 2025

Kraken has partnered with Alpaca to broaden access to cryptocurrency trading services for financial institutions. Sources: thepaypers (opens in a new tab)

June 4, 2025

Kraken agreed to integrate Ivy's SEPA Instant bank payments and local-IBAN collection accounts for European users; the source did not say the integration was live. Sources: thepaypers (opens in a new tab)

May 23, 2025

Kraken is collaborating with Backed and will soon offer Backed's new xStocks tokenized-equities product in select non-US markets. Sources: thepaypers (opens in a new tab)

May 6, 2025

Cryptocurrency exchange Kraken has acquired NinjaTrader, a trading platform, to broaden its market reach. Sources: thepaypers (opens in a new tab)

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. Sources: finextra (opens in a new tab)

April 29, 2025

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

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