Kraken news and trends

Kraken Becomes Latest Crypto Firm to File for IPO
Cryptocurrency // November 19, 2025

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Kraken Raises $800 Million to Bring Traditional Financial Products On-Chain
Cryptocurrency // November 18, 2025

Cryptocurrency platform Kraken achieved a valuation of $20 billion in the second of two tranches in which it raised a total of $800 million, the company said in a Tuesday (Nov. 18) press release. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...

Kraken Acquires CFTC-Licensed Designated Contract Market Small Exchange
Acquisitions // October 16, 2025

Cryptocurrency platform Kraken has acquired Small Exchange, a Commodity Futures Trading Commission-licensed designated contract market, from IG Group for $100 million. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins...

Kraken Valued at $15 Billion in Funding Round Ahead of IPO
Cryptocurrency // September 26, 2025

Cryptocurrency platform Kraken reportedly raised $500 million in a funding round that closed this month and valued the company at $15 billion. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional...

Interviews & Exclusives
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 article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today. By completing 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...

FinTech IPO Index Surges Nearly 14%, Driven by Crypto and BNPL Momentum

April 11, 2025
The majority of names in the FinTech IPO Index traded lower through a tumultuous five sessions of stock market activity that was dominated by tariffs. Get the Full Story Complete...

Kraken CEO Jesse Powell, Crypto’s First Banker, Steps Down

September 21, 2022
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Quick Reads
Kraken Launches Crypto–Fiat Debit Card

November 25, 2025
Crypto platform Kraken has begun rolling out the Krak Card, a debit card that enables instant spending using multiple balances and earns 1% cash back rewards on all purchases. 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 Becomes Latest Crypto Firm to File for IPO

November 19, 2025
Cryptocurrency platform Kraken is preparing to go public. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no...

Kraken Raises $800 Million to Bring Traditional Financial Products On-Chain

November 18, 2025
Cryptocurrency platform Kraken achieved a valuation of $20 billion in the second of two tranches in which it raised a total of $800 million, the company said in a Tuesday...

Kraken Acquires CFTC-Licensed Designated Contract Market Small Exchange

October 16, 2025
Cryptocurrency platform Kraken has acquired Small Exchange, a Commodity Futures Trading Commission-licensed designated contract market, from IG Group for $100 million. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock...