
Kraken Launch Goes Live
Kraken partnered with Legion to debut Kraken Launch, a new platform for exclusive token sales targeting retail investors.
Key Features:
- First-come, first-serve early rounds
- Clear disclosures and transparent allocations
- Compliance-first approach
- Trading available on Kraken shortly after each launch
Other Updates:
- Co-CEO Arjun Sethi featured in Fortune Magazine
- Bundles feature now live
- xStocks expanded to Trust Wallet's 200M+ users
- Yield Basis set to debut on the platform
The platform aims to democratize token sales by providing fair access to retail investors, moving away from insider-dominated early rounds that have plagued the space.
We’re partnering with @Legiondotcc to launch Kraken Launch, a new platform for exclusive token sales. Fair access. Clear disclosures. Backed by Kraken’s 14 years of trust. First sale coming soon ⤵️ kraken.com/launch but wait, there’s more 👇
What moved at Kraken this week 👇 → Co-CEO @ArjunSethi featured on @FortuneMagazine → Bundles are live 🎉 → xStocks expands to Trust Wallet's 200M+ users → Yield Basis set to debut on Kraken Launch #KrakenIn60 @Pete_Rizzo_
In this week's 'Kraken in 60' with @Pete_Rizzo_ • @Legiondotcc x Kraken Launch, your gateway to early token sales • @Circle partnership providing increased USDC liquidity and EURC access • Kraken Institutional x @Eightcoholdings to support Worldcoin's treasury.
Kraken VP Discusses Building Trust in Crypto Markets at Hong Kong Summit

At GammaPrime's Tokenized Summit in Hong Kong, Kraken's VP of Consumer Products Mark LG presented on building trust in crypto markets. **Key Points:** - Shared insights from an exchange leader's perspective - Focused on trust-building mechanisms in the crypto industry - Part of broader discussions on tokenization and market infrastructure The presentation comes as exchanges work to strengthen credibility and user confidence in digital asset markets through improved practices and transparency.
Kraken VP Discusses Institutional Liquidity Management at Industry Conference

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Kraken Launches DeFi Earn Feature with 8% APY Returns
Kraken has launched **DeFi Earn** directly within its mobile app, offering users up to **8% APY** on their crypto holdings. **Key features:** - Managed onchain vaults designed to generate returns on idle balances - No seed phrases or complex setup required - Powered by partnerships with Veda Labs, Sentora, and Chaos Labs - Audited vaults accessible through Kraken's existing app interface The service aims to simplify DeFi participation by removing technical barriers while keeping assets within Kraken's platform. Users can start earning returns without navigating external protocols or managing separate wallets. [Learn more about DeFi Earn](https://app.kraken.com/JDNW/defiearn_dc)