Kraken

Highlights: Payward and Franklin Templeton partnered to bring traditional financial products onchain for wider market use. The collaboration will explore tokenized equities, custody, institutional liquidity, and actively managed yield products. Kraken also plans to integrate Franklin Templeton’s BENJI funds for […]

Highlights: Blockchain Capital is raising $700 million across two new funds for crypto investments. The firm plans to back both early-stage projects and more established crypto companies. Overall crypto fundraising in April fell sharply after March was boosted by several […]

Highlights: Payward has agreed to acquire Bitnomial in a $550 million cash-and-stock deal. Bitnomial holds the full CFTC license stack for a US crypto derivatives business. The deal broadens Kraken’s U.S. derivatives reach across retail, institutional, and B2B channels. Kraken […]

Highlights: Kraken rejected an extortion attempt after insider-related incidents exposed limited support data from 2,000 accounts. The exchange said its core systems stayed secure, and customer funds were never at risk. Kraken linked the case to insider misuse, not hacking, […]

Highlights: Maxine Waters has questioned how Kraken received approval to access the Federal Reserve payment system. The Kraken Master Account gives the crypto firm direct access to Fed payment rails used by banks. Banks have challenged the decision, stating that […]

Highlights: Nasdaq and Kraken have partnered to develop a regulated gateway for tokenized stock trading. Nasdaq is planning a new infrastructure that connects stock markets with blockchain systems. Tokenized shares will provide investors with the same voting rights as traditional […]

Highlights: Kraken Financial can now access the Federal Reserve master account system after approval. The approval lets Kraken move dollar funds directly without relying on intermediary banks. More crypto firms are applying for U.S. banking charters as regulators review digital […]

Highlights: Kraken will sponsor Trump Accounts for all Wyoming newborns in 2026. Each eligible child receives $1,000 from the U.S. Treasury savings program. Experts welcome financial inclusion but warn about political influence concerns. Crypto exchange Kraken confirmed Monday that it […]

Highlights: Wyoming launched the FRNT Stablecoin as the first state-issued dollar-backed stable token in the United States. The FRNT Stablecoin runs on Solana and supports low-cost payments across several major blockchains. Wyoming plans to return reserve income to public programs […]

Highlights: Kraken now supports local Colombian peso (COP) deposits for easier access to crypto. Colombia’s crypto market sees growth, boosted by Kraken’s local integration. Kraken continues expanding across Latin America, starting with Colombia, Mexico, and Argentina. Kraken, a leading cryptocurrency […]

Highlights: Kraken and Deutsche Börse have integrated their platforms for institutional access across markets. The partnership expands crypto and traditional market integration through innovative solutions. The collaboration leverages regulated infrastructure to support institutional clients globally. Kraken, a US-based cryptocurrency exchange, […]

Highlights: Kraken boss criticizes UK crypto rules, calling them restrictive and harmful to retail investors. Arjun Sethi says UK regulations block access to 75% of available crypto products. The UK faces growing pressure to match the global crypto innovation pace. […]