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Kraken, a crypto exchange, has introduced perpetual trading for tokenized U.S.

Kraken's co-CEO Arjun Sethi expressed confidence in AI, while Dragonfly's Haseeb Qureshi remains skeptical about trusting AI with 100% of crypto assets, sparking a debate at NEARCON 2026.

Kraken's xStocks has surpassed $25B in volume, indicating significant growth in blockchain-based US stock trading, with over 80,000 onchain holders participating.

Deutsche Börse executive Carlo Kölzer views tokenization as an evolution rather than a threat to traditional markets, following the integration of Kraken-backed xStocks into the company's 360T platform.

Kraken's parent company has acquired tokenization platform Magna, a move that could be a strategic step ahead of a potential IPO, as part of a series of acquisitions in 2025.

Kraken has acquired token management firm Magna, expanding its product suite with token lifecycle infrastructure, ahead of a potential IPO push.

Kraken has integrated with ICE Chat to provide institutional users with direct access to OTC crypto liquidity, expanding institutional access to digital assets.

Kraken, a Wyoming-based crypto exchange, has sponsored Trump Accounts in Wyoming, citing the state's 'responsible' approach to crypto regulation as a key factor in its decision.

Kraken has reassigned its Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Stephanie Lemmerman to a strategic advisory role, ahead of its highly anticipated Initial Public Offering (IPO).

A $1 million Lightning transaction has been successfully tested between SDM and Kraken, demonstrating Bitcoin's ability to handle large, institutional-grade payments.

Kraken's parent company Payward saw a 33% revenue increase in 2025, driven by a surge in crypto trading activity, with revenues split almost evenly between trading and asset-based sources.

Payward, the parent company of Kraken, reported a 33% growth in full-year revenue, driven by its adoption of a multibrand corporate structure.