Kraken Launches 24/7 Tokenized Stock Trading with 3x Leverage
Kraken Launches 24/7 Tokenized Stock Trading with 3x Leverage
š Stocks don't sleep anymore
Kraken Pro now offers 24/7 trading of tokenized equities with up to 3x leverage, allowing users to trade stocks on weekends, overnight, and before market open.
Key Features:
- Trade tokenized stocks and ETFs around the clock
- Access to assets like $GLDx and $NVDAx
- Available through Kraken Pro
- Complements recently launched US retail spot margin trading (up to 10x leverage, CFTC-regulated)
This expansion allows crypto traders to diversify into traditional equity markets without waiting for standard market hours, bridging the gap between crypto's 24/7 nature and traditional finance.
US retail spot margin trading is live on Kraken Pro. Up to 10x leverage. Long or short. CFTC-regulated. Unleash your trading potential. kraken.com/features/margiā¦ *Eligibility restrictions apply
Why wait for Monday to trade stocks? Expand your margin exposure beyond crypto. Trade tokenized equities on @KrakenPro with up to 3x leverage, 24/7. Weekends. Overnight. Before the bell. ā proapp.kraken.com/114Z/xstocks
Payward Expands Payment Infrastructure with Reap Acquisition and MoneyGram Partnership
**Kraken's parent company Payward is making strategic moves in payment infrastructure:** - **Acquired Reap**, a payments platform that bridges card networks, traditional finance rails, and stablecoin settlement - **Partnership with MoneyGram** announced, creating new money transfer corridors - **Spot margin trading** now available for US-based traders The Reap acquisition brings globally regulated card issuance capabilities and stablecoin payment infrastructure to Payward Services. This expansion allows the company to offer more licensed payment corridors and methods for moving money across traditional and crypto rails. These developments represent Payward's continued build-out of multi-product infrastructure beyond core exchange services.
Kraken Partners with MoneyGram for Near-Instant Cash Pickup Globally
**Kraken has announced a partnership with MoneyGram**, enabling users to convert crypto to cash with near-instant pickup at MoneyGram locations worldwide. **Key features:** - Global cash access through MoneyGram's extensive network - Near-instant availability for withdrawals - Bridges crypto holdings to traditional cash services This collaboration expands Kraken's off-ramp options, making it easier for users to access their crypto funds as physical cash through MoneyGram's established infrastructure. Full details: [Kraken Blog](https://blog.kraken.com/news/moneygram-partnership)
Kraken Launches Automated Trading Agent for $DOG Token
Kraken has released a new automated trading tool specifically designed for $DOG token traders. **Key Features:** - Built on Kraken CLI infrastructure - Monitors market conditions continuously - Executes trades automatically - Operates 24/7 without manual intervention **How It Works:** Traders can integrate the Kraken MCP (Model Context Protocol) with development environments like Cursor, Claude, or Codex to deploy an AI agent that handles $DOG trading operations. The tool is available as open-source software on GitHub, allowing developers to customize and deploy their own trading agents. Get started: [Kraken CLI on GitHub](https://github.com/krakenfx/kraken-cli)
How Qualified Custody Transforms Protocol Operations and Treasury Management
**Qualified custody fundamentally changes how protocols operate** across seven key areas, according to Kraken's pre-TGE playbook. The shift impacts: - **Investor access** - Expands the pool of participants who can engage with the protocol - **Audit capabilities** - Establishes comprehensive tracking and verification systems - **Treasury operations** - Unlocks new possibilities for capital deployment and management This infrastructure decision affects compliance frameworks, liquidity depth, and long-term protocol viability. Early planning around custody solutions can determine whether a protocol succeeds or struggles post-launch. [Read the full playbook](https://blog.kraken.com/product/360/pre-tge-playbook-part-4)