Kraken To Launch First CFTC-Regulated Crypto Perpetual Futures In The US
Kraken is preparing to bring one of crypto’s most heavily traded derivatives products into a regulated US framework, with the exchange saying eligible clients will soon be able to access CFTC-regulated perpetual futures through Bitnomial. TL;DR Kraken says the products are expected to launch within the next 30 days. The contracts will be listed on…
Kraken Enables USDCx Deposits And Withdrawals On Canton Network
TL;DR Kraken has enabled deposits and withdrawals of USDCx on Canton Network. USDCx is backed 1:1 by USDC held in Circle’s xReserve, according to Kraken. Canton is built for regulated financial institutions and tokenized real-world asset workflows. Kraken Adds Canton Network Support For USDCx Kraken has enabled deposits and withdrawals of USDCx on the Canton…
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 includes BTC, ETH, SOL, XRP, ADA, LINK, DOGE, LTC and AVAX. Kraken Brings Perpetual Futures Closer To US…
Kraken Becomes Official Crypto Exchange Supporter Of FIFA World Cup 2026
TL;DR Kraken says it has become the Official Crypto Exchange Supporter of the FIFA World Cup 2026. The tournament expands to 48 teams and 104 matches across 16 host cities in Canada, Mexico, and the United States. Kraken says the partnership is designed to drive crypto adoption, education, and brand awareness among global football fans.…
Kraken Adds USDCx Support On Canton As Institutional Stablecoin Rails Expand
TL;DR Kraken says it now supports USDCx deposits and withdrawals on the Canton Network. USDCx is described as a Canton-native stablecoin backed 1:1 by USDC locked in Circle’s xReserve on Ethereum. Canton is a permissioned, privacy-enabled Layer-1 network built for regulated financial institutions and tokenized real-world assets. The move adds another exchange connection to institutional…
Historic Reversal: Ethereum ETF Flows Plunge To Worst Month Since Launch
Ethereum’s momentum in institutional markets just hit a major roadblock. After months of enthusiasm surrounding spot Ethereum exchange-traded funds (ETFs), new data has shown that ETF flows have sunk to their worst monthly total since their launch. The sharp drop reflects a broader cooldown in investor demand, as market volatility and shifting risk appetite weigh…
Lido Spikes 20% Following Kraken’s Staking Relaunch In Select US States – Details
Lido (LDO), a decentralized autonomous organization (DAO) that provides liquid staking solutions for Ethereum (ETH) and other proof-of-stake (PoS) blockchains, saw its token surge 20% in the past 24 hours. The token’s price jumped from $1.98 on January 30 to $2.37 at the time of writing. Kraken Reintroduces Staking Services In Select States On January…