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Hi DeFiChain Community,Welcome to your weekly round-up of the DeFiChain ecosystem! It’s been another bustling week with plenty of developments. Let’s dive in and explore what’s new and exciting.DFIP Spotlight: Listing of New Wrapped Crypto Tokens on the Native Side of DeFiChainA new DFIP proposal is live, aiming to enhance seamless cross-chain interoperability through the…
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 Global markets still operate on outdated rails,…
The newest DFIP governance proposal marks a decisive advance in enabling native cross-chain asset movement. It taps into Crypto Factor’s INTERCHAIN infrastructure to seamlessly integrate wrapped crypto assets, streamlining transfers and enhancing interoperability across blockchains.A Four-Step Framework to On-Chain ListingsWith the integration of DMC support, DeFiChain users would then be able to move assets seamlessly…
We’re excited to announce our launch of regulated crypto derivatives in Europe, providing our clients and partners with access to a full suite of liquid futures instruments – all within a recognized regulatory framework. Eligible clients and partners in the European Economic Area (EEA) can now trade a broad range of crypto derivatives, including both…
By Pete Rizzo, The Bitcoin HistorianBack then, Bitcoin was the toast of the financial mainstream. Books were being written about the subject, Bloomberg hosted a “12 Days of Bitcoin” Christmas special (where the host got robbed on air), and every Silicon Valley thought leader had an opinion about its future. Then, reality hit. The trough…
Kraken began 2025 building on 2024’s solid momentum, navigating a shifting and softening market to outperform, even growing volume share. Our sustained performance across cycles demonstrates the resiliency of our platform, which continues to attract new clients and deepen existing relationships. We took a meaningful step toward our multi-asset vision by acquiring NinjaTrader, and rolled…
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…
Designed for fairness, accessibility, and ultra-fast execution, we are proud to announce the coming debut of colocation services in partnership with Beeks Exchange Cloud®. This offering, set to go live later this year, represents a major step forward in how we support both institutional and individual clients who demand the very best in trading performance.…
March 31, 2025 | Kraken Wallet, New Features Kraken Wallet users can now link their Kraken accounts directly to their Kraken Wallet, unlocking a seamless and secure way to manage their crypto. No more switching platforms or copying addresses — just connect and go. What is Kraken Connect? Kraken Connect is a secure OAuth2-based integration…
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…
