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Kraken is expanding its institutional crypto services by partnering with major exchanges Nasdaq, London Stock Exchange (LSE), and Deutsche Börse, while postponing its own IPO to 2027.

SEC Chair Paul Atkins stated that he expects the Clarity Act to pass this month, despite a recent delay in the vote.

Payward, the parent company of crypto exchange Kraken, has delayed its IPO to no earlier than Q2 2027, citing volatility and structural challenges in the crypto market.

Kraken's parent company, Payward, has delayed its U.S.

The New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) has deployed Anthropic’s Project Glasswing, an AI-driven cybersecurity tool, to strengthen its security infrastructure.

Coinbase’s tokenized stock offerings on its Base network recorded $228 million in decentralized exchange (DEX) trading volume, signaling notable activity in crypto‑based equity trading.

Crypto industry groups, including The Crypto Council for Innovation, Grayscale, and a16z, publicly urged the SEC to adopt tailored rules for novel ETFs, advocating for preserved fund classifications and streamlined review processes for new exchange-traded products.

Kalshi Inc., a private derivatives exchange, is seeking regulatory approval for a novel oil-linked futures contract with no expiration date, potentially introducing a 24/7 trading product to the traditional energy market.

North Korean-linked wallets sold over $30 million of Bitcoin via Hyperliquid, a decentralized exchange, within three weeks.

A judge ordered Google to integrate its ad exchange technology with other systems, preventing the company from selling its ad exchange as previously planned.

The Japanese yen (JPY) experienced a sharp appreciation against the US dollar (USD), prompting traders to monitor closely for potential foreign-exchange market intervention by authorities.

CoinGecko introduced an updated cybersecurity scoring system for cryptocurrency exchanges using Core3 infrastructure, emphasizing vulnerabilities and calling for improved security and transparency to bolster user trust.