Payward Europe EMI License Highlights Krakenâs Regulated Fiat-Rail Expansion
Payward Europe securing an electronic money institution license in Lithuania gives Krakenâs parent-company structure another regulated route for euro-denominated fiat and crypto services in Europe. TL;DR This article was written by the News
Kraken Plans CFTC-Regulated Perpetual Futures For US Traders
Kraken is preparing CFTC-regulated perpetual futures for U.S. traders through Kraken Pro and Bitnomial infrastructure.
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.
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.
Kraken Plans CFTC-Regulated Perpetual Futures For US Crypto Traders
Kraken says it plans to launch CFTC-regulated perpetual futures for eligible U.S. traders, covering major crypto assets including BTC, ETH, SOL, and XRP.
Bybit follows Kraken in offering tokenized SpaceX IPO access via xStocks
The product is built on Payward's xStocks framework, the tokenized equities platform Kraken acquired through its purchase of Backed Finance in late 2025.
Payward acquires Bitnomial for $550 million, making it the first fully CFTC‑licensed crypto derivatives platform in the U.S.
Payward, the parent company of Kraken, has agreed to acquire Bitnomial—the first fully CFTC‑licensed digital‑asset derivatives exchange and clearinghouse—for $550 million, according to Cryptorank’s X post. The acquisition positions Kraken to become…