Kraken News
CFTC grants Kraken Derivatives no-action relief on dormancy procedures
U.S. derivatives market oversight is focusing on operational procedures at designated contract markets as exchanges seek regulatory flexibility. The Commodity Futures Trading Commission's Division ...
Kraken parent Payward expands tokenized stocks to Asian and European markets
Payward, the company behind crypto exchange Kraken and the xStocks infrastructure, has announced plans to add tokenized stocks from Hong Kong, the United Kingdom, South Korea, and European ...
Wall Street transfer agents urge SEC to favor issuer-backed stock tokens in U.S. market rules
As competition to move equities onto blockchain infrastructure accelerates, transfer agents are pressing U.S. regulators to draw a sharp line between company-authorized tokenized shares and ...
U.S. prosecutors charge prisoner over alleged crypto laundering from seized Kraken account
Federal prosecutors are pursuing new crypto-related charges against a convicted fraud defendant over assets that were already subject to a court forfeiture order. The case centers on about ...
Payward wins $22 million arbitration against Mazars in Kraken audit dispute
Amid the crypto industry's continuing push for clearer U.S. regulatory rules, Kraken parent Payward is seeking to turn an arbitration win into a final court judgment. The company says Mazars USA ...
Onyx Odds raises $20 million as sports prediction market competition intensifies
Prediction markets operators are drawing fresh capital as competition expands across sports wagering and event-based trading in the U.S. Onyx Odds says it has raised $20 million in a Series A ...
Kraken launches U.S. crypto perps trading on Kraken Pro
Kraken is expanding its derivatives push in the U.S. by introducing perpetual futures trading on Kraken Pro after regulatory conditions for onshore crypto products begin to open up. The launch ...
OCC defends World Liberty charter review as stablecoin rules advance in U.S.
Political tensions around crypto oversight are intensifying as U.S. banking regulators face fresh questions over World Liberty Financial's charter application and the rollout of stablecoin rules. ...
Payward plans tokenized IPO access for U.S. retail investors
Demand for access to high-profile stock market debuts is rising as a new wave of potential listings draws attention from retail traders. Payward says it will soon let eligible users of Kraken and ...
UK watchdog warns Premier League clubs over crypto sponsorship compliance
Premier League clubs are facing closer scrutiny over ties with crypto companies as UK regulators sharpen enforcement of financial promotion rules. The Financial Conduct Authority says arrangements ...
Kraken plans CFTC-regulated perpetual futures launch in U.S. market
Competition to bring crypto perpetual futures under U.S. regulatory oversight is accelerating after federal approval for the instruments opened the door to onshore trading. Kraken says it expects ...
Grayscale delays IPO preparations due to market conditions
Major asset manager Grayscale has become the latest crypto company to postpone its public listing because of market conditions, according to a person familiar with the matter.The Stamford-based ...
Kraken introduces Bitcoin Vault for passive income in BTC
Crypto exchange Kraken has introduced a new product called Bitcoin Vault, available within Kraken Earn. It is designed for users who want to maintain exposure to Bitcoin’s price while also ...
Kraken prepares for Dubai launch after preliminary VARA approval
Cryptocurrency exchange Kraken has taken another step toward launching in the United Arab Emirates. Its operator, Payward, has received preliminary approval from Dubai’s Virtual Assets ...
U.S. Senate scrutiny targets OCC approval of crypto trust charters
Political pressure on U.S. banking oversight is intensifying as Senator Elizabeth Warren challenges the legality of national trust charters granted to cryptocurrency companies. Her letter to ...
Payward seeks fresh funding as Kraken owner prepares for potential IPO
Payward, the parent of crypto exchange Kraken, is seeking new capital at a $20 billion valuation as it expands through acquisitions and positions itself for a future stock market debut. The ...
Augustus wins conditional OCC approval for AI, stablecoin bank in U.S.
Digital asset firms are pushing deeper into regulated banking as competition builds around faster cross-border payments and tokenized dollar settlement. In that context, payments startup Augustus ...
Crypto exchanges sought to remove token-risk provision from U.S. market structure bill
As the U.S. Senate weighs crypto market structure legislation in 2026, major exchanges are reportedly lobbying to narrow wording that could restrict which digital assets they can list. The effort ...
Payward seeks OCC trust charter to expand U.S. digital asset custody
As competition for regulated crypto custody infrastructure intensifies in the U.S., Payward is applying for a national trust company charter with the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency. The ...
Payward seeks OCC trust charter to expand U.S. crypto custody business
As crypto firms push deeper into regulated finance, Payward is seeking a national trust company charter from the U.S. Office of the Comptroller of the Currency to broaden Kraken’s digital-asset ...
Kraken expands U.S. retail crypto trading with onshore spot margin product
Kraken is widening access to leveraged crypto trading in the U.S. by launching spot margin trading for eligible retail users on Kraken Pro. The offering runs through a CFTC-registered entity and ...
