Kraken

Kraken has launched trading for **$ZAMA**, the token powering Zama's Fully Homomorphic Encryption (FHE) protocol. **Key Details:** - ZAMA enables confidential smart contracts on any Layer 1 or Layer 2 blockchain - The protocol brings compliant confidentiality to onchain finance - Developers can build privacy-preserving applications across multiple blockchains - Trading went live February 2 at 13:00 UTC - Geographic restrictions apply to certain regions Fully Homomorphic Encryption allows computations on encrypted data without decryption, addressing blockchain transparency concerns while maintaining compliance. [Trade ZAMA on Kraken](https://app.kraken.com/JDNW/ZAMA)

**Key Updates from Kraken:** - **DeFi Earn Goes Global**: Kraken launched its DeFi Earn product across the United States, European Economic Area, and Canada, expanding access to decentralized finance earning opportunities. - **F1 Partnership Continues**: The exchange renewed its sponsorship with Atlassian Williams F1 Team, maintaining its presence in motorsports. - **Leadership at Trump Summit**: Kraken Co-CEO Arjun Sethi represented the company at the Trump Account Summit this week. These moves signal Kraken's continued expansion in both product offerings and strategic partnerships.

Kraken has launched **DeFi Earn**, a new feature that allows users to earn up to 8% APY on their crypto assets directly within the Kraken app. The service is built in partnership with Veda Labs, Sentora, and Chaos Labs. It provides access to audited onchain vaults without requiring users to manage seed phrases or complete technical setup steps. Key features: - Up to 8% annual percentage yield - No seed phrase management required - Integrated directly into the Kraken app - Powered by audited onchain vaults - Simplified user experience The feature aims to make DeFi rewards accessible to mainstream users by removing technical barriers typically associated with decentralized finance protocols. [Learn more about DeFi Earn](https://www.kraken.com/defi-earn)

**Tether Launches US-Compliant Stablecoin** Tether has introduced a new stablecoin designed to meet US regulatory requirements, marking a significant shift in its approach to the American market. **BlackRock Debuts Yield-Generating Bitcoin ETF** The world's largest asset manager has rolled out a Bitcoin ETF that generates yield, adding a new dimension to institutional crypto investment products. **Nifty Gateway Shuts Down** The NFT marketplace Nifty Gateway has ceased operations, reflecting ongoing challenges in the digital collectibles space.

Kraken has launched trading for BGB, the native utility token of the Morph Network, Bitget, and Bitget Wallet ecosystems. **Key Details:** - BGB serves three primary functions: native gas fees, governance, and onchain payment settlement - Trading went live on January 30 at 15:00 UTC - The listing expands global access to the token across these interconnected platforms The token is designed for practical use cases rather than speculation, focusing on operational utility within its ecosystems. [Trade BGB on Kraken](https://app.kraken.com/JDNW/BGB)

Kraken's VP of Consumer Product and xStocks General Manager appeared at the New York Stock Exchange to explain their approach to bringing public equities onchain. The discussion covered: - How xStocks enables traditional stocks to be traded on blockchain infrastructure - The technical implementation of tokenized equities - Future developments in the tokenized assets space This follows the July 2025 launch of tokenized stock futures trading on Gate, which introduced leveraged trading of equity tokens settled in USDT.

Kraken now offers real-time trading of Apple stock ($AAPLx) through its xStocks platform, allowing users to trade during after-hours earnings announcements. **Key Details:** - Trading available for Apple stock tokenized as $AAPLx - Powered by xStocksFi integration on Kraken - Enables trading outside traditional market hours - Access through [Kraken's platform](https://app.kraken.com/JDNW/AAPLx) This service addresses a gap in traditional stock trading, where major corporate announcements often occur when markets are closed. Users can now react to earnings reports and other time-sensitive news in real time, rather than waiting for the next trading session.

**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)

**Thermo Fisher Scientific ($TMOx) reported quarterly earnings of $6.57 per share**, exceeding analyst expectations by $0.13. The beat demonstrates solid operational performance in the current quarter. This earnings announcement comes alongside several other companies reporting better-than-expected results: - Comcast ($CMCSAx) posted $0.84 per share, beating estimates by $0.08 - Honeywell ($HONx) delivered $2.59 per share, surpassing forecasts by $0.06 - Mastercard ($MAx) achieved $4.76 per share, exceeding expectations by $0.54

Four major corporations released their fourth-quarter 2025 financial results today. **Companies Reporting:** - Mastercard - Honeywell - ThermoFisher - Comcast The earnings reports provide insight into how these companies performed during the final quarter of 2025. Each company operates in different sectors, from financial services and industrial manufacturing to scientific equipment and telecommunications. Detailed results and analysis of the earnings reports are expected to follow as investors and analysts review the financial data.