Crypto exchange Kraken expands into traditional assets in the U.S., adding stocks and ETFs to its platform
🐙 Kraken Expands Its Horizons: Crypto and Traditional Assets Now in One App
Crypto platform Kraken has taken a bold step toward uniting the worlds of fintech and TradFi — giving users access to stocks and ETFs alongside digital assets.
🔑 What’s New
• Starting April 14, 2025, Kraken launched commission-free stock and ETF trading in select U.S. states — with access to more than 11,000 securities, alongside crypto, stablecoins, and fiat — all in a single interface.
• The platform supports fractional share purchases, automatic reinvestment, and seamless exchange between different asset classes.
🚀 Future Plans
Initially, the service is available in 10 U.S. jurisdictions — including New Jersey, Connecticut, Wyoming, Oklahoma, Idaho, Iowa, Rhode Island, Kentucky, Alabama, and Washington, D.C. Expansion across the rest of the U.S. is expected in the coming months, followed by launches in the U.K., Europe, and Australia.
💡 What’s Next: xStocks and Tokenization
• Together with its partner Backed, Kraken is rolling out xStocks — tokenized stocks and ETFs on Ethereum Mainnet. This allows clients to withdraw assets directly to their wallets, interact with DeFi protocols, and trade 24/7.
• xStocks were previously launched on Solana, BNB Chain, and TRON — and are now also available on Ethereum, the hub of DeFi.
• Each token is backed 1:1 by real stocks, reducing derivative risks and enhancing transparency.
🌍 Why It Matters
• Kraken has become the first U.S. crypto exchange to combine crypto and traditional markets on one platform.
• A single account now gives access to stocks, crypto, futures, and tokenized assets.
• Tokenized stocks are tradable 24/7, beyond the limits of traditional markets.
• Kraken is moving beyond an exchange — building the infrastructure of future finance.
📈 Investor Opportunity
The Regolith platform provides access to Kraken pre-IPO — an excellent chance to join the future of Kraken today.
