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Kraken Announces Wojak (WOJAK) Trading Availability
Wojak (WOJAK) trading on Kraken began September 30. The October 2 notice also lists the meme token's Ethereum contract address.
Kraken's Halloween Sweepstakes Offers One Winner 1,000 SOL
Kraken is awarding 1,000 SOL to one randomly selected winner. Eligible users can enter after enrolling and trading, or use a free alternative entry method.
Kraken Opens Ōura IPO Access Through xStocks at a $40 to $44 Indicated Range
Kraken says eligible customers can submit a non-binding indication of interest in the Ōura IPO through xStocks at an indicated price of $40 to $44 per share, plus a 5% fee.
Kraken's 15th Anniversary Sweepstakes Gives 15 Winners 15 ETH Each
Kraken marked 15 years with a sweepstakes from August 5 to 31, 2026. Each $1 traded on Spot or Instant Buy earned an entry for one of 15 prizes of 15 ETH.
Kraken Launches the Kraken Card With Up to 2% Cashback in the UK and EEA
Kraken launched a Mastercard debit card in July 2026 for eligible UK and EEA customers that spends from 600+ crypto and cash balances and pays up to 2% cashback.
Kraken Launches CFTC-Regulated Perpetual Futures for US Traders
Kraken began offering CFTC-regulated perpetual futures to eligible US clients in June 2026, listed on Bitnomial and covering BTC, ETH, SOL, XRP and more.
Kraken Lists a SpaceX Pre-IPO Perpetual With Up to 5x Leverage
Kraken listed an SPCX pre-IPO perpetual in June 2026, letting eligible non-US users go long or short on SpaceX with up to 5x leverage before its IPO.
Kraken Gets VARA Approval to Expand Into Dubai and the UAE
Payward received preliminary VARA approval in May 2026 for a broker-dealer and investment license in Dubai, letting Kraken serve UAE clients with AED funding.
Kraken Parent Payward Agrees to Buy Bitnomial for Up to $550 Million
Payward agreed in April 2026 to acquire Bitnomial, a US derivatives firm with CFTC exchange, clearing and brokerage licenses, for up to $550 million.
Kraken Financial Becomes the First Digital Asset Bank to Get a Federal Reserve Master Account
Kraken Financial, Kraken's Wyoming-chartered bank, received a Federal Reserve master account in March 2026, giving it direct access to Fedwire.