Kraken news and trends

Kraken Platform Payward Acquires Payments Firm Reap
Cryptocurrency // July 01, 2026

Payward, the financial infrastructure platform behind cryptocurrency exchange Kraken, has acquired payments infrastructure firm Reap. 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,...

Crypto Exchange Kraken Prepares for IPO
IPO // April 14, 2026

Kraken Co-CEO Arjun Sethi said Tuesday (April 14) that the crypto exchange confidentially filed for an initial public offering (IPO), Semafor reported Tuesday. 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...

Kraken Lands $200 Million Investment From Deutsche Börse
Investments // April 14, 2026

German stock exchange operator Deutsche Börse has invested $200 million in cryptocurrency exchange Kraken. 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. By completing...

Kraken Reports Criminal Extortion Attempt Involving Insider Recruitment
Cybersecurity // April 13, 2026

Global digital asset exchange Kraken is being extorted by a criminal group that is threatening to release videos of the company’s internal systems with client data shown if the firm does not comply with the group’s demands, Kraken Chief Security Officer Nick Percoco said in a Monday (April 13) post on...

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
Building the plumbing for the next generation of financial services is the goal of the cryptocurrency sector. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy...

Quick Reads
Kraken Debuts Debit Card to Let Customers Pay in Crypto

July 13, 2026
Cryptocurrency exchange Kraken has introduced a debit card for British and European Economic Area customers. 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. By completing this form, you agree to receive marketing communications […]

Kraken Platform Payward Acquires Payments Firm Reap

July 01, 2026
Payward, the financial infrastructure platform behind cryptocurrency exchange Kraken, has acquired payments infrastructure firm Reap. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...

Crypto Exchange Kraken Prepares for IPO

April 14, 2026
Kraken Co-CEO Arjun Sethi said Tuesday (April 14) that the crypto exchange confidentially filed for an initial public offering (IPO), Semafor reported Tuesday. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...

Kraken Lands $200 Million Investment From Deutsche Börse

April 14, 2026
German stock exchange operator Deutsche Börse has invested $200 million in cryptocurrency exchange Kraken. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...