Kraken Unveils Payward Infrastructure and Expands to Europe

馃敡 Kraken's infrastructure reveal

By Kraken
Feb 9, 2026, 3:49 PM
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Kraken's Latest Developments:

  • Payward Launch: Kraken introduces Payward, a shared infrastructure platform designed to power its expanding multi-product suite, streamlining operations across its various services.​

  • European Expansion: NinjaTrader, Kraken's trading platform, is now available in Europe, beginning with the Netherlands and Germany.​

  • Proof of Reserves: Kraken has completed another Proof of Reserves audit, confirming 1:1 asset backing for customer funds.​

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