Kraken Launches Institutional Platform Offering Credit, 90% Market Access

Kraken Prime is redefining institutional crypto trading with unmatched liquidity access, smart order routing, and elite-grade security built to exceed Wall Street-level performance expectations. Kraken Prime Unveiled With Deep Liquidity, Smart Order Routing, and Institutional-Grade Security Crypto exchange Kraken announced on June 3 the introduction of Kraken Prime, a full-service prime brokerage platform created to … Read more

Kraken to Launch Tokenized US Stocks for Non-American Customers, Enabling 24/7 Trading

Kraken is set to launch tokenized versions of popular U.S. stocks, including Apple, Tesla, and Nvidia, allowing non-U.S. customers to trade these assets over a digital ledger. The initiative, branded as “xStocks,” aims to simplify access to U.S. equities for international investors by enabling 24/7 trading, even when U.S. markets are closed, according to a … Read more

Kraken Launches European Regulated Crypto Derivatives Offering From Cyprus

Kraken has announced the launch of Europe’s largest regulated crypto derivatives offering, enhancing its market-leading position in the region. Eligible clients and partners in the European Economic Area (EEA) can now access a comprehensive suite of liquid futures instruments, including both perpetual and fixed maturity contracts, all compliant with the Markets in Financial Instruments Directive … Read more

How Kraken Outsmarted North Korean Hacker Posing as Job Applicant

Kraken’s security team thwarted a sophisticated infiltration attempt by a North Korean hacker posing as a job applicant. By carefully advancing the candidate through its recruitment process, Kraken identified a larger network of fake identities tied to state-sponsored cyberattacks. Fake IDs, VPNs, and Github: Inside Kraken’s Hunt for a State-Sponsored Hacker In a striking example … Read more

Kraken Seals Ninjatrader Deal and Reveals $472M in Q1 Revenue

The Ninjatrader purchase, originally announced in March, has now been finalized and Kraken has also disclosed a 19% increase in year-over-year revenue during the first quarter. Kraken Finalizes Ninjatrader Purchase, Discloses 19% Jump in Earnings Cryptocurrency exchange Kraken, has wrapped up its $1.5 billion acquisition of retail futures platform Ninjatrader, according to a press release … Read more

Bunq Launches Crypto Investing in Banking App, Expanding Services Across Europe and Beyond

On April 29, 2025, Bunq, the second largest neobank in Europe, announced the launch of Bunq Crypto, enabling users to invest in cryptocurrencies directly through its secure banking app. Initially available in the Netherlands, France, Spain, Ireland, Italy, and Belgium, the service will gradually expand to the entire European Economic Area, as well as the … Read more

Kraken Launches FX Perpetual Futures With 20x Leverage on EUR, GBP Pairs

Crypto exchange Kraken has launched FX perpetual futures (FX perps) on its Kraken Pro platform, introducing real-time trading for EUR/USD and GBP/USD pairs with up to 20x leverage. These instruments, pegged to Dxfeed’s Composite Forex Index, offer continuous trading without expiration and function like traditional crypto perpetuals but are tailored for forex. Kraken aims to … Read more

Crypto Meets Wall Street: 11,000 Stocks and ETFs Now Trade on Kraken

Kraken just shattered the finance status quo, unleashing commission-free trading for 11,000 stocks and ETFs alongside crypto in one seamless, all-access trading platform. Kraken Breaks the Barrier: 11,000 Stocks and ETFs Now Live Alongside Crypto Crypto exchange Kraken announced on Monday that it has entered the equities market, offering commission-free trading for more than 11,000 … Read more

Mastercard Partners With Kraken to Enhance Crypto Payments in the UK and Europe

Mastercard has announced a partnership with Kraken, leveraging its global payments network to enable millions of users to spend their cryptocurrencies at over 150 million merchants worldwide. This collaboration underscores Kraken’s commitment to bridging traditional finance and digital assets, providing simple and secure payment solutions for its customers in the UK and Europe. As part … Read more

Janover Raises $42 Million to Focus on Solana Treasury Strategy

Janover, Inc. (NASDAQ: JNVR) announced the successful raising of approximately $42 million through a private offering of convertible notes and warrants, with participation from notable investors including Pantera Capital, Kraken, and Arrington Capital. The convertible notes, which accrue interest at a rate of 2.5% per year and mature on April 6, 2030, are convertible into … Read more