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Kraken will launch regulated perpetual futures on Kraken Pro after securing CFTC licenses through NinjaTrader and Bitnomial acquisitions. John Palmer, Kraken's head of derivatives, expects sophisticated proprietary traders and retail users to adopt first, with investment advisers and asset managers following more slowly.
Kraken launched tokenized SpaceX IPO access via xStocks in over 110 markets. Tokenized real-world assets surged 589% since early 2025, with bonds and money market funds adding $6.5 billion. Prediction markets surpassed onchain gambling for the first time. Sam Bankman-Fried formally requested a pardon from President Trump.
AI startup Sierra is partnering with Kraken, the dominant utilities software platform, to integrate customer support agents into Kraken's system. The deal moves Sierra deeper into energy company software, using Kraken's existing data on customer accounts, meters, and rates.
Kraken became the official cryptocurrency exchange sponsor of the FIFA World Cup 2026. The partnership marks a major sports sponsorship for a crypto platform. Kraken will provide crypto services and fan engagement features for the tournament.
Traditional financial firms are rapidly embracing crypto, ending a long-running rivalry with the industry. Kraken co-CEO David Ripley told Axios that nearly all traditional financial services companies will offer crypto, bitcoin, and ethereum to customers, driven by demand from retail and institutional investors.
Kraken became the official crypto exchange supporter of the FIFA World Cup 2026, gaining presence at the first 48-team tournament. The partnership includes fan activations and product experiences. FIFA projects a cumulative global audience of over 6 billion viewers during the seven-week event.
Zcash developers proposed a new shielded pool called Ironwood after a bug raised counterfeit ZEC concerns. Galaxy Digital lowered its odds of the CLARITY Act passing this year to 60%. SpaceX will be the first offering through Kraken's xStocks IPO Access program.
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