Kraken news and trends

Kraken Fed Approval Is SPDI Bank Model’s Biggest Test Yet
Cryptocurrency // March 10, 2026

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How the Financial Sector Views Kraken’s ‘We’re the Bankers Now’ Claim
Banking // March 09, 2026

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Kraken Owner Payward and Nasdaq Form Tokenization Pact
Partnerships // March 09, 2026

Kraken parent Payward launched a tokenization-focused partnership with Nasdaq, according to a Monday (March 9) news release. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our...

Crypto Meets the Fed’s Core Payments System
Cryptocurrency // March 04, 2026

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Interviews & Exclusives
Kraken Fed Approval Is SPDI Bank Model’s Biggest Test Yet

March 10, 2026
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Crypto Meets the Fed’s Core Payments System

March 04, 2026
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FinTech IPO Index Up 1.4%, Boosted by BNPL Names and Expensify’s Gains

June 27, 2025
June’s winding to its last few days of trading. Earnings season will begin in earnest in the next few weeks. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...

Kraken’s Payment Chief Hints at What Will Redefine Crypto’s Role in Financial Services

June 17, 2025
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Quick Reads
Kraken Pauses IPO Plans Amid Slumping Crypto Markets

March 18, 2026
Cryptocurrency exchange Kraken has paused its initial public offering (IPO) plans until market conditions improve, CoinDesk reported Wednesday (March 18), citing unnamed sources. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today. […]

Kraken Owner Payward and Nasdaq Form Tokenization Pact

March 09, 2026
Kraken parent Payward launched a tokenization-focused partnership with Nasdaq, according to a Monday (March 9) news release. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy...

Kraken Dismisses CFO Ahead of Crypto Firm’s Public Listing

February 10, 2026
Cryptocurrency exchange Kraken has reportedly fired its chief financial officer. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no...

Kraken-Affiliated KRAKacquisition Plans to Go Public

January 13, 2026
Kraken-affiliated company KRAKacquisition Corp is the latest cryptocurrency firm planning to go public. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...