Win 3 bitcoins this holiday season
From Dec. 4-Jan. 5, every eligible client who opts in and trades $1 (or its equivalent in another currency) will earn one sweepstakes entry to win 3 BTC.
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Kraken expands access in Colombia with local payment integration
Colombian clients can now fund their Kraken accounts in Colombian pesos (COP), improving ease of access to digital assets and further aligning with the platform’s localized strategy across Latin America.
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Kraken launches VIP program, setting new benchmark for ultra high net worth crypto service
Originally developed in 2018 and refined through a private pilot, Kraken VIP brings together elevated client service and extraordinary experiences into one comprehensive program.
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Kraken and Deutsche Börse announce strategic partnership to bridge traditional and digital markets
Combining regulated infrastructure with crypto-native expertise to deliver frictionless institutional access, the partnership encompasses regulated crypto, tokenized markets and derivatives, as well as enhanced liquidity for institutional clients across geographies.
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xStocks: now trading 24/7 on Kraken Pro
Unlocking around-the-clock access to the most popular tokenized equities for Kraken Pro customers in 140+ countries
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Kraken to acquire Backed, accelerating xStocks expansion and unlocking global demand for tokenized equities
The Backed acquisition strengthens our tokenized asset leadership and marks a key milestone toward making global capital markets open, accessible and borderless.
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Kraken launches Market Participation Program
We believe that stronger markets benefit everyone – from individual traders to institutional participants. That’s why we’re introducing a new incentive program that is designed to attract and retain the most active trading participants while creating a more vibrant, efficient trading environment for all.
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Trading spaces recap: Is this a dead cat bounce or the start of a recovery?
After one of the most volatile weeks the market has seen this cycle, we jumped on for an ad-hoc episode of trading spaces to break down the chaos in real time.
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Say goodbye to your bank: make Krak your everything account
What if your assets could keep up with your life, not the other way around? Introducing the new Krak Card.
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New collateral currency available for margin and futures trading: EURC!
We have increased our selection of margin and futures collateral currencies to now include EURC. We’re committed to providing traders with greater flexibility and control, and are excited to announce a significant expansion in our collateral opportunities for Kraken Pro traders. Margin trading is now...
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Introducing Kraken Ramp: The gateway for the digital economy
We’ve always believed that seamless access to crypto is the foundation for accelerating global adoption. Today we’re excited to announce Kraken Ramp. With just one developer-friendly API, Kraken Ramp allows any platform to integrate buy/sell flows directly into their product. No redirects, no compliance headaches,...
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Kraken announces confidential submission of draft registration statement for a proposed initial public offering
CHEYENNE, Wyo. (Nov. 19, 2025) – Payward, Inc. (dba “Kraken”) announced that it has confidentially submitted a draft registration statement on Form S-1 with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) relating to the proposed initial public offering of its common stock. The number...
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Expanding Kraken Custody to Europe under MiCA
Payward Europe Solutions Limited (PESL) now brings Kraken’s trusted digital asset custody to the European Economic Area (EEA) — regulated by the Central Bank of Ireland under the EU’s new MiCA framework.
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Kraken raises $800 million to advance strategic roadmap
Citadel Securities invests $200 million
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Trading Spaces recap: Liquidity jitters, BTC’s “last stand” and why privacy coins won’t quit
BTC on the brink, liquidity gasping for air and privacy coins refusing to die -- here’s why the next few candles could decide the cycle.
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Fair access, evolved: introducing merit-based token sales on Kraken Launch
For years, token sales have been defined by speed. Whoever clicks first wins. We think it’s time for something fairer.
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Kraken partners with Crypto Insights Group to strengthen institutional access to digital asset funds
Introducing a strategic partnership for allocators and fund managers, creating a more seamless bridge between traditional and crypto markets.
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xStocks surpasses $10 billion in total transaction volume, with nearly $2 billion onchain
The gold standard for tokenized equities crosses a major milestone less than six months after launch, underscoring explosive global demand for open, permissionless and interoperable tokenized assets.
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