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In brief DigitalX purchased 74.7 BTC for $8.8 million at an average price of $117,293. It now holds nearly 500 BTC across direct and ETF holdings. A growing number of firms are also adding Bitcoin to their balance sheets. DigitalX has ramped up its Bitcoin holdings with the acquisition of 74.7 BTC, worth approximately US$8.8…
We’re thrilled to announce that Kraken ranked #2 globally in Kaiko’s Q2 2025 Exchange Ranking, up from our #3 spot in Q1. This advance reflects what our global community already knows: We aren’t just one of the world’s leading crypto exchanges, we’re a platform that’s constantly improving, evolving and pushing the industry forward. Kaiko’s exchange…
Have you ever asked yourself: Why can’t I trade stocks at 2 a.m.? Why is it still so difficult and expensive to access U.S. equities from outside the U.S.? Can’t crypto fix that? The truth is simple: Traditional finance (TradFi) hasn’t kept up with the pace of innovation. Global markets still operate on outdated rails,…
We’ve always believed in breaking down barriers to investing and redefining financial access for our clients. Now we’re taking the next step in our evolution by entering a new asset class: Equities. Today, we’re excited to announce the initial rollout of commission-free trading for over 11,000 U.S.-listed stocks and ETFs, bringing equities and digital assets…
Once again, Kraken has been recognized as the Australian crypto industry’s best in class, taking home two prestigious awards at Finder’s 2025 Crypto Trading Platform Awards. We won both Best Crypto Trading Platform and Best Advanced Crypto Trading Platform, while also taking home a Highly Commended for Beginner Crypto Trading Platform. We won Best Advanced…
March 20, 2025 | News We are excited to announce we have entered into an agreement to acquire NinjaTrader, the leading U.S. retail futures trading platform, for $1.5 billion, subject to certain purchase price adjustments. This acquisition strengthens our position as a 24/7, always-on technology platform built for professional traders, making us a leader in…
Calling all trading maestros! It’s time to showcase your Kraken Pro prowess in our Interface-off Challenge. Your trading desk is a command center, so show us your customized layout that would make Wall Street traders green with envy. Kraken Pro customization features enable you to create your personalized trading screen exactly as you like it.…
We’re thrilled to announce our new licensed broker offering that will service eligible Australian wholesale clients with a broad suite of exciting crypto-based derivatives products. Starting today, we will enable wholesale clients to acquire crypto-based derivatives via our Australian financial services licensed broker. Our new crypto derivatives broker offering provides both flexibility and depth to…
What happened Recently, an Australian Federal Court issued a judgment in a lawsuit filed by ASIC against Kraken concerning the availability of our Margin Extension product to Australian retail investors. We adamantly believe that our clients deserve access to innovative crypto products. We supported the Court’s effort to seek clarification around our Margin Extension product,…
Custody is integral to the institutional crypto space; institutions need a secure and trusted provider to engage in the digital asset class. We’re proud to offer Kraken Custody* to clients outside the U.S., marking a key milestone since it launched in March this year. Kraken Institutional has a strong presence in the UK and Australia.…
