The FTX Recovery Trust launched its fourth creditor distribution on March 31, 2026, as scheduled. Payments are now arriving in accounts. Eligible creditors should receive funds by April 2 or 3 at the latest, within the one to three business…
Nasdaq Gets SEC Approval to Trade Tokenized Stocks. NYSE Is Right Behind It. The $126 Trillion Race Has Begun.
On March 18, 2026, the same day the SEC and CFTC published their joint token taxonomy, the Securities and Exchange Commission quietly approved a second landmark rule. Under Release No. 34-105047, the agency greenlit Nasdaq’s proposal to allow certain stocks…
Crypto Layoffs 2022 to 2026: From the Crypto Winter to the AI Pivot
Analysis Updated March 2026 Key Numbers Crypto firms cut approximately 9,500 jobs in 2022, with the largest spike following the FTX collapse in November. CoinDesk tracked nearly 30,000 crypto job losses through March 2023, spanning both the 2022 bear market…
Kraken Becomes First Crypto Bank to Receive Federal Reserve Master Account
3 Key Takeaways Bank of America CEO Brian Moynihan warned that $6 trillion in bank deposits, roughly 30-35% of all U.S. commercial bank deposits, could migrate to stablecoins if Congress allows interest-bearing stablecoin products The banking industry’s fear is simple…
Is Kraken bringing perpetuals to tokenized U.S. stocks now?
Kraken is rolling out a new set of derivatives products that it describes as the first regulated perpetual futures tied to tokenized stocks. Aimed at eligible traders outside the U.S., the launch extends crypto-style perpetual contracts to digital representations of major…
Kraken $500M round with its CEO steering to 2026 IPO?
Kraken faces a pivotal stretch as it readies a public listing targeted for 2026 while folding new products and a large acquisition into a business built for professional traders. The exchange, founded in 2011, reported more than $411 million in…
Is Kraken launching tokenized stocks in Europe with xStocks?
Kraken expanded its tokenized securities push in Europe with the launch of Backed’s xStocks for eligible investors. The rollout adds 24/5 access to certificates that track popular United States equities, plus self-custody and easy movement across compatible platforms. It follows…
Kraken Reports 13% Drop in Q2 Revenue to 412 Million Overall
The second quarter of 2025 saw Kraken navigate a challenging backdrop of macro uncertainty and shifting market dynamics while delivering solid progress across its core metrics. Revenues slipped 13% from $478 million in Q1 to $412 million, reflecting seasonal headwinds and US…
Kraken Exchange Required to Defend Against SEC Claims on Exchange Status
Kraken has recently found itself at the center of a legal battle with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The core of the dispute revolves around whether the platform is operating as an unregistered securities exchange. A federal judge…
Kraken Expands Custody Services to UK and Australia
Kraken, a prominent cryptocurrency exchange, has made significant strides in expanding its custody services to cater to institutional clients in the UK and Australia. This strategic move builds on the successful launch of Kraken Custody in the U.S. earlier this…
$285 Million Gone in 12 Minutes: How the Solana DeFi Hack on Drift Protocol Actually Happened
On April 1, 2026, Solana’s largest DeFi perpetuals exchange, Drift Protocol, lost $285 million in 12 minutes. The team posted on X to confirm it was real, not an April Fool’s joke. By the time most users saw the warning,…
Vitalik Buterin Unveils Kohaku: The Game-Changing Privacy Framework Revolutionizing Ethereum Wallets in 2025-2026
Buenos Aires, Argentina – In a highly anticipated keynote at Ethereum Cypherpunk Congress 2 on November 16, Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin introduced Kohaku, a bold new privacy framework designed to make private transactions the default experience for Ethereum wallet users.…
