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Kraken Launches Tokenized Equity Perpetual Futures Built on xStocks
Kraken listed perpetual futures on ten xStocks in February 2026, including SPYx, QQQx and NVDAx, with up to 20x leverage for non-US clients in 110+ countries.
Kraken Pro Opens 24/7 Trading for Its 10 Most Active xStocks
From December 3, 2025, Kraken Pro users could trade ten xStocks, including TSLAx, NVDAx and SPYx, around the clock, including weekends and holidays.
Kraken Agrees to Acquire Backed, the Issuer Behind xStocks Tokenized Equities
Kraken agreed in December 2025 to buy Backed Finance, the company that issues xStocks, which had passed $10 billion in trading volume within six months.
Kraken Confidentially Files for a US IPO With the SEC
Payward, Kraken's parent company, confidentially submitted a draft Form S-1 to the SEC on November 19, 2025 for a proposed IPO of its common stock.
Kraken Raises $800 Million, Including $200 Million From Citadel Securities at a $20 Billion Valuation
Kraken raised $800 million in two tranches in November 2025, led by Jane Street, DRW and others, with a $200 million investment from Citadel Securities.