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Kraken-backed SPAC raises $345M in upsized Nasdaq IPO, creating a new public vehicle tied to the US-based crypto exchange, without yet naming an acquisition target.

Bitcoin has stabilized at $93,000 amidst concerns of increased market volatility due to potential trade war rhetoric from the Davos conference, particularly in relation to Trump's tariff announcements.

House Democrats have criticized the SEC for dropping cases against major crypto companies and individuals with ties to Trump, accusing the agency of enabling a 'pay-to-play' dynamic.

Kraken-backed SPAC has filed for a $250 million initial public offering, focusing on cryptocurrency ecosystem businesses, expanding Kraken's presence in public markets.

Kraken-backed SPAC files for a $250 million IPO to target companies in the digital asset ecosystem, focusing on infrastructure and services.

BitMEX is expanding its offerings by introducing 24/7 Equity Perps, allowing users to gain exposure to major US stocks and indices using crypto as collateral, as the trend of tokenized equities continues to gain momentum.

Kraken's Mark Greenberg highlights that blockchain tokenization is broadening the concept of money beyond traditional fiat currencies, allowing for a diverse range of assets to be traded, saved, and spent.

Crypto M&A deals reached a record $8.6 billion in 2025, driven by Trump's regulatory stance, with notable acquisitions including Coinbase's $2.9 billion purchase of Deribit and Kraken's $1.5 billion acquisition of NinjaTrader.

Kraken's pending IPO and potential M&A deals may reignite the crypto market's 'mid-stage' cycle, attracting more traditional finance capital.

Kraken-backed xStocks has launched on TON Wallet in nearly all markets, excluding the US, allowing Telegram users to access tokenized US stocks via a self-custodial wallet.

The CFTC's CEO Innovation Council has been expanded to include leaders from various exchanges, including Kraken and Nasdaq, to discuss market structure reforms.

Top crypto CEOs have joined the U.S.