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Q is available for trading!

September 2, 2025 | Asset Listings We’re thrilled to announce that Q is available for trading on Kraken! Funding and trading Q trading is live as of September 2, 2025. To add an asset to your Kraken account, navigate to Funding, select the asset you’re after, and hit ‘Deposit’.  Make sure to deposit your tokens…

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xStocks launch on Ethereum

We’re excited to announce the next major step in the rapid growth of xStocks, the industry’s gold standard for tokenized equities. In partnership with Backed, Kraken is bringing xStocks to the Ethereum blockchain, unlocking a new wave of opportunities for tokenized stocks and ETFs to be integrated across the world’s most widely adopted smart contract…

Opinion

Morning Minute: Trump Family Makes $6B as WLFI Goes Live

Morning Minute is a daily newsletter written by Tyler Warner. The analysis and opinions expressed are his own and do not necessarily reflect those of Decrypt. Subscribe to the Morning Minute on Substack.GM!Today’s top news: Crypto majors slightly green out of long weekend; BTC at $110,000 Trump family WLFI token has volatile debut, now at $25B FDV…

DeFi

Decentralized Exchange BunniXYZ Loses $8.4M in Liquidity Exploit

In brief Decentralized exchange BunniXYZ has reportedly lost $8.4 million to a liquidity-based security exploit. The DEX has paused all smart contract activity on its network and is “actively investigating” the attack. Hackers reportedly manipulated Bunni’s “liquidity curve,” also known as its LDF, to carry out the exploit. Decentralized exchange (DEX) BunniXYZ has reportedly lost…

Business

Coincheck to Acquire French Crypto Brokerage Aplo in Push Beyond Japan

In brief Japanese crypto exchange Coincheck plans to acquire French digital asset prime brokerage Aplo. Aplo’s founders will remain with the firm and continue expansion under Coincheck’s umbrella. The deal marks Coincheck’s latest effort to broaden institutional and retail offerings abroad. Coincheck, one of Japan’s largest cryptocurrency exchanges, said Tuesday it plans to acquire French…

Business

Metaplanet Shareholders Vote on $884M Capital Raising Plan Amid Fundraising Crunch

In brief Metaplanet shareholders reportedly approved an $884 million overseas share sale, according to Reuters. The Tokyo meeting authorized preferred stock issuance potentially worth $3.8 billion, with Eric Trump attending as strategic adviser. The firm’s stock-dependent “flywheel” financing mechanism has “slowed” after both Metaplanet’s stock and Bitcoin slumped in price. Metaplanet Inc. shareholders reportedly approved…

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WLFI is available for trading!

September 1, 2025 | Asset Listings We’re thrilled to announce that WLFI is available for trading on Kraken! Funding and trading WLFI trading is live as of September 1, 2025. To add an asset to your Kraken account, navigate to Funding, select the asset you’re after, and hit ‘Deposit’.  Make sure to deposit your tokens…

Business

Trump-Backed WLFI Token to Launch on Labor Day: Here’s What to Expect

In brief WLFI begins trading on Labor Day with only a small portion of its 33 billion supply unlocked. The token underpins World Liberty’s plans around stablecoins and payments, though governance details remain limited. Analysts and legal experts warn that concentrated holdings and political ties raise risks for liquidity, integrity, and investor protections. World Liberty…

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USD1 is available for trading!

August 30, 2025 | Asset Listings We’re thrilled to announce that USD1 is available for trading on Kraken! Funding and trading USD1 trading is live as of August 30, 2025. To add an asset to your Kraken account, navigate to Funding, select the asset you’re after, and hit ‘Deposit’.  Make sure to deposit your tokens…