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cryptoKraken Eyes Major Stake in Aave, Valuing DeFi Lender at $385 Million
Crypto exchange Kraken is negotiating to acquire a 15% stake in decentralized lender Aave, signaling major confidence in DeFi's institutional future.
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cryptoKraken to Offer Tokenized US IPO Access to Retail Investors
Kraken's parent company launches xStocks framework, allowing eligible customers to buy tokenized shares at IPO price before public trading begins.
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cryptoKraken Parent Payward Reports $507M Q1 Revenue Amid Tokenization Push
Payward, Kraken's parent, posts $507M in Q1 revenue, fueled by tokenized equities, derivatives, and stablecoin expansions through acquisitions.
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cryptoMinnesota Law Allows Banks and Credit Unions to Offer Crypto Custody
Minnesota Governor Tim Walz signed a law enabling financial institutions to provide crypto custody services starting August 1.
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cryptoKraken Lays Off 150 Jobs as AI Advances, IPO Now Expected in 2027
Crypto exchange Kraken cuts staff due to AI efficiencies, potentially delaying its IPO until next year amid broader industry layoffs.
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cryptoFranklin Templeton and Kraken’s Parent Team Up to Tokenize Wall Street Products
Strategic collaboration aims to move tokenized equities and yield products onto blockchain networks, including the integration of BENJI money market funds.
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financeKraken Parent Payward Files for OCC Charter in Push to Become a Bank
Payward, Kraken's parent company, has applied for a US national trust charter. If approved, it will offer fiduciary custody for digital assets.
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financeKraken Parent Payward Files for OCC National Trust Bank Charter
Payward, operator of crypto exchange Kraken, seeks a national trust charter from the OCC to provide federally regulated digital asset custody to institutional clients.