Kraken Launches xStocks: Tokenized Stocks and Gold Trade Alongside Crypto Onchain

Kraken has launched tokenized versions of major energy stocks and ETFs on its platform, enabling round-the-clock trading without traditional brokers. **What's Now Available:** - XOMx (Exxon Mobil) - CVXx (Chevron) - XLEx (Energy Select Sector ETF) **Key Features:** - Trading available 24 hours a day, 5 days a week - No traditional brokerage account required - Fully onchain execution This follows a broader trend of tokenizing traditional financial assets. Ondo Global Markets previously expanded access to energy sector stocks including Chevron, Petrobras, and Occidental Petroleum. The move brings traditional energy market exposure to crypto-native platforms, allowing users to trade these assets outside conventional market hours. [Trade on Kraken](https://app.kraken.com/JDNW/wy1g)

Kraken is sponsoring a unique coding competition hosted by streamer Kitboga. The challenge: create the most unbearable, unskippable advertisements that will frustrate scammers during live streams. **How it works:** - Developers build intentionally annoying ads - Ads are tested live on Kitboga's stream against real scammers - Winners receive prizes **Key details:** - Entries close April 30 - Visit [kitboga.com/codejam26](http://kitboga.com/codejam26) to participate The initiative turns the tables on scammers who typically waste victims' time, instead forcing them to endure frustrating content during their fraudulent activities.

Kraken has added 30 new tokenized stocks (xStocks) to its platform, expanding access to traditional markets through blockchain technology. **New Additions Include:** - $ASMLx - ASML (AI sector) - $ITAx - Aerospace & Defense ETF - $URAx - Global X Uranium ETF These tokenized equities allow users to gain exposure to traditional market sectors including artificial intelligence, defense, and uranium through crypto infrastructure. The expansion follows Kraken's previous launch of 100 xStocks in March, which included Bitcoin miners and tech stocks. [View available xStocks](https://app.kraken.com/IKVW/xstocks)

**Kraken's parent company Payward participated in Operation Atlantic**, a coordinated international law enforcement effort involving the US, UK, and Canada. The operation achieved significant results: - Identified over **$45 million in suspected criminal proceeds** - Uncovered more than **20,000 potential victims** - Froze over **$12 million** tied to crypto approval phishing schemes Kraken emphasized that protecting clients goes beyond regulatory compliance—it's fundamental to their operations.

**Bitcoin's Best Week Since November** Bitcoin experienced its strongest weekly performance since November, marking a significant milestone for the cryptocurrency market. **Kraken Pro Introduces Ink Points** - New rewards program now live for Kraken Pro users - Designed to incentivize trading activity on the platform **AI Trading Infrastructure Enhancement** Kraken upgraded its AI-native trading infrastructure, improving automated trading capabilities and execution efficiency. **Extended xStocks Trading Hours** Traders can now access US stocks through Kraken OTC after regular market hours, expanding trading opportunities beyond traditional timeframes.