Kraken Parent Payward Secures Dubai Operating License
Payward, the parent company of Kraken, has received a full license to operate in Dubai and plans to launch services for UAE investors.

Payward, the parent company of Kraken, has received a full license to operate in Dubai and plans to launch services for UAE investors.

Kraken executive Jonathan Jachym highlights the ongoing lack of comprehensive US crypto regulation following the Senate's failure to pass the CLARITY Act.

Two wallets linked to the Ethereum Foundation moved 4,393 ETH to the Kraken exchange, sparking market speculation about a potential sale of the assets.

Two wallets linked to the Ethereum Foundation transferred 4,393 ETH worth $11.13 million to the Kraken exchange on October 12, 2026.

MEXC and Payward executives discussed the convergence of crypto and traditional finance at TOKEN2049, focusing on infrastructure collaboration and the shift toward 24/7 global trading.

Wells Fargo is reportedly in talks with Kraken parent Payward to source crypto trading liquidity, marking another potential partnership between the exchange and a major legacy bank.

Kraken reports 7 million funded accounts as parent company Payward pivots toward a full-service financial infrastructure model.

The CFTC has proposed new crypto trading rules designed to prevent fraud, following the $8 billion FTX collapse, while offering exchanges access to regulated leverage and margin products.

Payward has partnered with Singapore Gulf Bank to enable 24/7 US dollar settlements for institutional clients via the SGB Net network.

Payward has partnered with Singapore Gulf Bank to enable 24/7 USD settlement for institutional clients in Asia and the Gulf via the SGB Net clearing network.

BNY and Kraken parent company Payward are in talks to build global financial infrastructure, potentially integrating crypto services with traditional banking systems.

BNY is reportedly negotiating a financial infrastructure partnership with Payward, the parent company of Kraken, as the firm continues to expand its traditional finance collaborations.

The SPYx tokenized S&P 500 tracker has added $8.4 million in market cap over one week, reaching a total valuation between $67 million and $74 million.

Hyperliquid is partnering with Kraken to bring its HIP-3 perpetual futures markets to U.S. users, pending regulatory approval.

Payward has filed to launch single-stock perpetual futures for US traders, aiming to bring 24/5 trading and crypto-style leverage to traditional equities.

Razer has launched the Kraken V4 X SENSA HD gaming headset, featuring haptic feedback technology and 7.1 surround sound for ¥799.

Kraken has introduced xStocks vaults, enabling users to earn yield on tokenized stocks and ETFs by lending them through decentralized finance protocols.

Uniswap Labs has expanded its infrastructure to include full support for Kraken’s Ink blockchain across its web app, mobile wallet, and API.

Nasdaq is investing $100 million in Kraken parent Payward to launch blockchain-based equity tokens with full shareholder rights by Q2 2027.

Nasdaq Inc. is reportedly investing $100 million in Kraken's parent company, Payward, in a deal that values the crypto exchange at $21 billion.
