Will the Kraken Bank Deal Change EU Crypto Services?

The Kraken bank deal would move Payward, the parent company of crypto exchange Kraken, further into traditional financial services in Europe. Payward said it agreed to buy Lithuania-based Saldo Bank, a transaction that would give it a European Union banking…

What does Kraken Dubai approval mean for UAE trading?

Kraken Dubai approval marks a new step for the exchange’s expansion in the United Arab Emirates after its parent company, Payward, received full market approval from Dubai’s Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority. The approval covers Payward FZCO and builds on a…

FTX Paid Out $2.2 Billion. Here Is Exactly How Much Creditors Actually Got.

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…

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…