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Kraken Completes Major Acquisition of Breakout to Offer Prop Trading to Clients Globally
September 5 2025
Kraken, a technology platform built on crypto that unlocks access and reduces inefficiencies to drive financial freedom, today announced its acquisition of Breakout, an evaluation-based proprietary trading firm that provides skilled traders with the opportunity to earn payments for successfully deploying strategies at scale.
xStocks Launch on Ethereum
September 3 2025
Kraken and Backed expand access to tokenized equities on the Ethereum Mainnet, the world’s largest blockchain.
xStocks Expands to the TRON Blockchain
August 22 2025
Kraken and Backed Announce Strategic Partnership with the TRON DAO to Broaden Access to Tokenized Equities
Kraken Acquires Capitalise.ai to Bring No-Code Trading Automation to Kraken Pro
August 21 2025
Kraken announced the acquisition of the assets and technology of Capitalise.ai, a pioneer of no-code, natural-language trading automation
OpenPayd Partners with Kraken to Launch Instant Fiat Movement to UK and European Users
July 30 2025
Kraken OpenPayd partnership enables real-time fiat payment capabilities for crypto clients worldwide. Through this partnership, […]
Kraken to Integrate $INK Token and Ink Layer-2 Protocols Into Core Products, INK Airdrop to Follow
July 25 2025
Kraken, a technology platform built on crypto that unlocks access and reduces inefficiencies to drive financial freedom, plans to introduce the $INK token and Ink Layer-2 into its existing product suite to unlock a new wave of use cases powered by onchain protocols and infrastructure. This move is intended to deliver seamless onchain experiences and new opportunities to Kraken’s global client base.
Kraken Launches US Regulated Derivatives Offering, Creating Unified Access to Futures and Crypto Spot Markets
July 15 2025
Kraken, a technology platform built on crypto that unlocks access and reduces inefficiencies to drive financial freedom, today announced the launch of Kraken Derivatives US, a regulated US derivatives offering. The launch will initially provide direct access to crypto futures listed on the CME through an integrated Kraken Pro trading experience.
Backed’s xStocks Go Live Today on Bybit, Kraken, and Solana DeFi
July 1 2025
Backed, the pioneer issuer of tokenized stocks, today announced the official launch of xStocks, bringing over 60 tokenized stocks, including household names like Apple, Amazon, and Microsoft, to Bybit, Kraken, and the Solana blockchain over the course of the day. Following the announcement of xStocks last month, this groundbreaking launch marks a significant leap in making tokenized stocks accessible to everyday investors, usable in DeFi 24/7, at the speed of blockchain.
Kraken Secures MiCA License from Central Bank of Ireland, Cementing Leadership in European Crypto Markets
June 26 2025
Kraken has been granted a license under the European Union’s MiCA by the Central Bank of Ireland
Kraken Launches Bitcoin Staking via the Babylon Bitcoin Staking Protocol
June 19 2025
Kraken announced the launch of Bitcoin (BTC) staking through a new integration with the Babylon Bitcoin staking protocol,
Kraken Partners With Ivy to Offer Instant Bank Payments
June 5 2025
Kraken, one of the longest-standing, most liquid, and secure crypto platforms, has chosen Ivy as a new instant payment provider in Europe. Ivy’s payment platform is one of the de facto standards for European crypto leaders, offering crypto-native accounts, real-time deposits, withdrawals, and settlement in stablecoins.
Kraken Launches Embed, a Crypto-as-a-Service Enabling Banks and Fintechs to Provide Clients Seamless Access to Crypto
April 30 2025
Kraken announced the launch of Kraken Embed, a new Crypto-as-a-Service (CaaS) solution for neobanks, fintechs, traditional banks
Mastercard Unveils End-to-End Capabilities to Power Stablecoin Transactions – From Wallets to Checkouts
April 29 2025
Mastercard is advancing the future of payments, finance and technology with new, global end-to-end stablecoin […]
Kraken Offers US Securities Through Strategic Partnership with Alpaca
April 28 2025
Kraken has launched this new asset class through a strategic partnership with Alpaca– an API-first brokerage platform and self-clearing broker-dealer for stocks, ETFs
Kraken Launches U.S.-Listed Stock & ETF Trading, Expanding Beyond Crypto
April 14 2025
Kraken, one of the longest standing and most secure cryptocurrency platforms, today announced the initial rollout of commission-free trading for over 11,000 U.S.-listed stocks and ETFs to clients in New Jersey, Connecticut, Wyoming, Oklahoma, Idaho, Iowa, Rhode Island, Kentucky, Alabama and the District of Columbia. A continuous, phased, national rollout to all eligible U.S. clients will follow.
ClearBank Expands Banking Services for Kraken’s UK Operations
April 3 2025
ClearBank will provide Kraken’s UK based clients with GBP clearing services enabling seamless on and off ramps into the digital exchange ecosystem
Kraken to Acquire NinjaTrader: Introducing the Next Era of Professional Trading
March 21 2025
Kraken has entered into an agreement to acquire NinjaTrader, the leading U.S. retail futures trading platform for $1.5 billion
Kraken Introduces Colocation Service for Institutional and Individual Clients, Enabling Ultra-Low Latency Trading
March 17 2025
Kraken, one of the longest-standing, most liquid and secure cryptocurrency exchanges, has announced plans for its new colocation service, aimed at clients and partners seeking ultra-fast execution.
Kraken Secures UK EMI Authorization; Creates Foundation for Next Phase of UK Growth Ambitions
March 11 2025
Kraken are excited to announce they have officially secured an Electronic Money Institution (EMI) authorization from the U.K.’s Financial Conduct Authority (FCA)
Kraken Appoints Stephanie Lemmerman as CFO
November 1 2024
Kraken, one of the longest-standing and most secure crypto platforms, today announced that Stephanie Lemmerman […]
Tottenham Hotspur Partners With Crypto Platform Kraken
July 16 2024
Tottenham Hotspur has today announced a global brand partnership with Kraken. Ahead of the 2024/25 […]
Kraken and Atlético de Madrid Partner to Drive Engagement and Crypto Adoption Among Spanish Football Fans
July 11 2024
Kraken, one of the largest crypto platforms globally, is partnering with Atlético de Madrid, one […]
Kraken Launches New Brand to Offer Dedicated Crypto Solutions for Institutions
February 27 2024
Kraken, one of the longest-standing and most secure cryptocurrency exchanges, is delighted to announce the […]
Kraken Strengthens Leadership Team with Two Key Appointments
January 25 2024
Kraken, one of the world’s longest-standing and most secure crypto platforms, today announced it is […]
Kraken Progresses European Expansion, Secures EU E-Money License
September 26 2023
Kraken, one of the world’s longest-standing and most secure crypto platforms, today announced it has […]
Kraken Reaffirms Commitment to Driving Crypto Adoption in Canada
March 30 2023
Kraken, one of the world’s longest-standing and most trusted crypto platforms, announces it has filed […]
Kraken Opens NFT Marketplace Beta to the Public
December 23 2022
Kraken, one of the world’s largest and most-trusted digital asset platforms, is excited to announce […]
Announcing Kraken Pro: The Secure Trading Platform for Advanced Clients
December 23 2022
Kraken, one of the world’s longest standing and most trusted crypto platforms, is proud to […]
Money20/20 Europe with Curtis Ting, Kraken
July 1 2022
Kraken is one of the largest and most trusted digital asset platforms globally, empowering people […]
Kraken Launches Proof of Reserves Audits Allowing Clients to Verify Crypto Balances
February 7 2022
Kraken, one of the world’s largest digital asset exchanges, is announcing its implementation of next-generation […]
Kraken Ventures Raises $65 Million for Early Stage Fund to Invest Across the Crypto & Fintech Ecosystem
December 17 2021
Kraken Ventures, an independent investment fund led by Kraken alumni targeting early-stage companies and protocols […]
Kraken now supports Apple Pay and Google Pay in the Kraken App
September 22 2021
Kraken are committed to continually offering faster, easier and more convenient ways for their clients […]
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ClearBank Expands Banking Services for Kraken’s UK Operations
April 3 2025
ClearBank will provide Kraken’s UK based clients with GBP clearing services enabling seamless on and off ramps into the digital exchange ecosystem
Money20/20 Europe with Curtis Ting, Kraken
July 1 2022
Kraken is one of the largest and most trusted digital asset platforms globally, empowering people […]