Spain says 'no exceptions or extensions' for Binance, other crypto firms ahead of MiCA deadline
Industry leaders remain divided over MiCA, with some praising the framework while others warn it could limit customer access to liquidity.
Sports-based prediction markets app Onyx Odds raises $20 million in round led by Kraken parent Payward
The app will face stiff competition in the prediction markets space, competing with dominant market leaders Kalshi and Polymarket.
Ripple MiCA Approval Boosts RLUSD, Leaves XRP at $1.10 Support
Ripple has secured preliminary Crypto Asset Service Provider approval from the Luxembourg CSSF under the EU’s MiCA regulation, and XRP dropped 3% on the news. The token is trading at $1.10, down 5% over 24 hours, with the crypto market providing no…
Kraken Main App Adds On-Chain DEX Trading For 2,500+ Solana Tokens
Kraken has added direct on-chain trading for nearly 2,500 Solana tokens inside its main mobile app for eligible users.
Coinbase launching tokenized US stocks, backed 1:1, with holders able to receive dividends
Both rivals like Robinhood and Kraken and traditional financial institutions have shown an interest in offering tokenized shares.
Kraken Launches CFTC-Regulated U.S. Perps For Eligible Traders
Kraken says it has launched CFTC-regulated U.S. perpetual futures for eligible traders, bringing a major offshore-style product into a domestic framework.
No More Venue Hopping: Kraken Pro Adds US Perpetual Futures for Eligible Clients
Kraken just handed eligible U.S. crypto traders access to perpetual futures, bringing one of the industry’s most heavily used trading tools onto a CFTC-licensed venue through Kraken Pro. The Cheyenne, Wyoming-based exchange Kraken disclosed Monday that…
Kraken launches crypto perps trading in the US on Kraken Pro
Kraken completed its acquisition of the fully CFTC-licensed exchange, clearinghouse, and brokerage Bitnomial in May.
Kraken Prepares CFTC-Regulated Perpetual Futures Launch For US Traders
TL;DR Kraken says it plans to launch CFTC-regulated perpetual futures for eligible US traders within 30 days. Contracts will be listed on Bitnomial, a CFTC-regulated Designated Contract Market owned by Kraken parent Payward. The initial asset list…
SEC Plan to Scrap Rule 611 Could Be the Biggest Regulatory Unlock Yet for Crypto Tokenized US Stocks
The SEC just removed the single biggest legal obstacle standing between Crypto DeFi and US equity markets. On June 11, the agency formally proposed to rescind Rule 611 of Regulation NMS, the trade-through prohibition that has governed stock order routing…