Kraken (legally named Payward, Inc.) is a US-based cryptocurrency exchange founded in 2011. Beyond cryptocurrencies, in most US states the exchange facilitates the trading of stocks, futures, and ETFs. Kraken was the first cryptocurrency company to obtain a bank charter. In 2025 it began allowing the trading of tokenized equities by non-US customers. In 2025 it had $207 billion in quarterly trading volume, and was ranked the world's fourteenth-largest crypto exchange.
Kraken has received investment from 2 venture capital firms.
Kraken (legally named Payward, Inc.) is a US-based cryptocurrency exchange founded in 2011. Beyond cryptocurrencies, in most US states the exchange facilitates the trading of stocks, futures, and ETFs.
Kraken has received investment from Blockchain Capital, Tribe Capital. These venture capital firms and investors provide both capital and strategic support.
Kraken was founded in 2011.
Kraken operates in the Web3 sector. Kraken (legally named Payward, Inc.) is a US-based cryptocurrency exchange founded in 2011. Beyond cryptocurrencies, in most US states the exchange facilitates the trading of stocks, futures, and...
