Kraken

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.

**Deutsche Börse invests $200M in Kraken** The German stock exchange operator made a significant investment in the crypto exchange, strengthening institutional ties between traditional finance and digital assets. **Goldman Sachs files for Bitcoin income ETF** The investment bank submitted paperwork for a new Bitcoin-focused exchange-traded fund designed to generate income for investors. **Tether debuts consumer wallet** The stablecoin issuer launched its first wallet product aimed at everyday users, expanding beyond its core USDT offering. These developments signal continued institutional adoption and product diversification in the crypto sector.

Kraken has introduced **xStocks**, a platform allowing users to trade tokenized traditional assets directly onchain alongside cryptocurrency holdings. **Key Features:** - Access to 130+ tokenized assets including stocks and commodities - Notable offerings include tokenized gold (GLDx), Tesla (TSLAx), Apple (AAPLx), and S&P 500 (SPYx) - All assets managed within a single Kraken account - Fully onchain infrastructure The service aims to simplify portfolio diversification by eliminating the need for separate brokerage accounts. Users can now balance crypto exposure with traditional market assets through blockchain-based tokens representing real-world securities and commodities. More information available at [kraken.com/xstocks](http://kraken.com/xstocks)

Kraken's parent company Payward is acquiring Bitnomial, the first fully CFTC-licensed derivatives company in the US built specifically for digital assets. **What's Coming:** - Spot margin trading - Perpetual futures - Options trading - All under CFTC regulation This acquisition gives Kraken complete access to regulated crypto derivatives infrastructure in the United States, marking a significant expansion of their compliant trading offerings.

Kraken Financial has secured a **Federal Reserve master account**, marking a significant milestone as the first digital asset bank with direct access to the U.S. payments system. **Key Development:** - Direct connection to Federal Reserve payment rails - First crypto-native institution to achieve this status - Bridges digital assets with traditional financial infrastructure This follows the Federal Reserve's April 2025 withdrawal of restrictive crypto guidelines for banks, which opened the door for Bitcoin-based services like checking accounts and crypto-backed loans in traditional banking. The master account grants Kraken Financial the ability to settle transactions directly through the Federal Reserve, eliminating intermediary banks and potentially reducing costs and settlement times for customers. [Read the full announcement](https://blog.kraken.com/news/federal-reserve-master-account)

**Kraken adds $ZAMA to its listing roadmap**, marking a significant step for blockchain privacy technology. **What is ZAMA?** - Confidentiality layer for public blockchains like Ethereum and Solana - Uses Fully Homomorphic Encryption (FHE) technology - Enables compliant privacy for onchain finance **The Privacy Problem** ZAMA addresses blockchain transparency as a vulnerability rather than a feature, bringing encrypted computation to public chains. **Recent Developments** - KuCoin previously featured ZAMA through a Dutch-style bidding mechanism - Fair price discovery with anti-whale protections - Market-driven approach with up to 10 strategic bids per participant *Geographic restrictions may apply for Kraken listings* [View Kraken's full roadmap](https://kraken.com/listings)