Kraken Adds AKT/USD to Margin Trading Lineup
Kraken has enabled margin trading for the AKT/USD pair, offering up to 3x leverage with specific long and short limits, according to an official product update.
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Kraken Lists SoFiUSD: What the Bank-Issued Stablecoin Discloses
Kraken's education post confirms SOFID trading and describes SoFi Bank's 1:1 redemption intent, monthly attestations, and the limits of that backing.
Kraken Opens Ōura IPO Indications via xStocks
Eligible Kraken customers can submit non-binding indications for the Ōura IPO through xStocks, with allocations delivered as OURAx tokens on listing day.
Kraken Borrow US launches in 48 states, excluding NY and ME
Kraken's new spot margin product lets eligible US customers buy crypto beyond their USD balance, with up to 3x buying power and no repayment deadline.
Kraken Pro Opens Anthropic Pre-IPO Perp Challenge With Up to $20,000 USDG Pool
Kraken's official promotion runs September 17 to October 17, 2026, requires enrollment before trading, and ranks participants by individual volume on PF_ANTHROPICXUSD.
Kraken Enables USDC Deposits and Withdrawals on Arc
Kraken now supports USDC funding on the Arc network, with deposits and withdrawals live as of September 16, 2026. Users must use only supported networks to avoid loss of funds.
Kraken Launches Smart Grid for Kraken Desktop
Kraken has introduced Smart Grid, a configurable grid trading tool available to eligible Kraken Pro users on Kraken Desktop, with backtesting and live amendments.
Kraken Pro Launches Native TWAP Orders
Kraken Pro introduces TWAP orders across platforms and APIs, splitting large orders into smaller child orders over a set window.
Kraken Adds JTO, GRASS, WLFI Margin Pairs
Kraken Pro now offers margin trading for JTO/USD, GRASS/USD, and WLFI/USD, with WLFI/USD also available for short selling.
Kraken Pro Raises ETH/USD Margin Leverage to 20x
Kraken increases maximum leverage for ETH/USD margin on Kraken Pro, affecting eligible traders in select markets.
Kraken Pro launches on TradingView
Kraken Pro is now a listed broker on TradingView, enabling spot trading via OAuth without API keys.
Kraken Lists USDGO Stablecoin for Trading
Kraken enables deposits and trading for USDGO, a US dollar-backed stablecoin issued by Anchorage Digital Bank.
Kraken Survey: 63% of Americans Feel Financially Behind
Kraken's survey reveals widespread financial anxiety and a demand for cash rewards without debt, leading to the Krak Card launch.
Kraken Lists KII Token for Trading
Kraken enables deposits and trading for KII, the native token of KiiChain, as of August 14, 2026.
Kraken Lists SODA Token for Trading
Kraken enables SODA deposits and trading on the Sonic network, with app and Instant Buy to follow once liquidity conditions are met.
Kraken Adds Mesh Integration for Crypto Deposits
Kraken now lets users deposit crypto from another exchange via Mesh, starting with Coinbase, no address copying needed.
Kraken Prop Adds S&P 500 Trading
Kraken Prop expands to the S&P 500, offering perpetual index trading with same rules and payouts.
Kraken Lists DOS Token for Trading
Kraken enables DOS deposits and trading; app and Instant Buy pending liquidity.
Kraken Lists QUID for Trading
Kraken enables QUID deposits and trading as of August 4, 2026, with app and Instant Buy pending liquidity.
Kraken Launches Fixed Rate Rewards and Adds PYUSD/Stellar and USDC/Injective Funding
Kraken published three separate notices on July 28, 2026: Fixed Rate Rewards, PYUSD funding on Stellar, and USDC funding on Injective. The fixed-rate product is subject to geographic and eligibility restrictions; in the United States it is limited to accredited investors.