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Nasdaq Invests $100M in Kraken Parent Company at $21B Valuation - Media

Nasdaq has invested $100 million in Payward, the parent company of cryptocurrency exchange Kraken, valuing the firm at $21 billion. The venture capital arm of Nasdaq made the investment to expand its activities in tokenized assets. As part of the deal, Kraken will offer tokenized versions of Nasdaq-listed stocks on its platform, building on a partnership announced in March. This move follows Nasdaq's recent plans to acquire Level Markets and its earlier SEC proposal for tokenization. Additionally, Kraken recently partnered with the London Stock Exchange to offer trading of tokenized UK stocks by 2027, and Deutsche Börse invested $200 million in Payward in April to expand blockchain-based securities offerings. Data from RWA.xyz indicates the total distributed value of tokenized stocks now exceeds $2.9 billion, having increased 7.4% over the past month.

cryptonews.ru2 days ago 12:30

Nasdaq Invests $100M in Kraken Parent Company at $21B Valuation - Media

cryptonews.ru2 days ago 12:30

Hunter Biden Vows to Distribute Memecoin to Victims of 'Trump Token Scam'

"RBC-Crypto" does not provide investment advice; the material is for informational purposes only. Trading crypto assets may lead to financial losses. Hunter Biden, son of US President Joe Biden, has announced the upcoming launch of a memecoin called LAPTOP on the Base blockchain on September 9. The token's name references the infamous laptop story from the 2020 election. Hunter stated that 20% of the 1 billion LAPTOP supply will be distributed to the community, including victims of what he called the "$TRUMP token fraud" associated with Donald Trump, claiming those investors collectively lost around $3.8 billion. He framed the token as a symbol of resilience and redemption. The project's founders will receive 30% of the tokens, which are tied to a programmed prediction mechanism: they will be burned if certain world events occur or donated to charity if not. An additional 50 million tokens are pledged for charity. However, several crypto platforms, including exchange Kraken, have distanced themselves from the project. The Base blockchain team confirmed they have no involvement with the LAPTOP token and chose not to assist in its development or promotion.

cryptonews.ru09/09 11:31

Hunter Biden Vows to Distribute Memecoin to Victims of 'Trump Token Scam'

cryptonews.ru09/09 11:31

Kraken Parent Payward Reportedly Delays IPO to Q2 2027

Payward, the parent company of cryptocurrency exchange Kraken, has reportedly delayed its planned initial public offering (IPO) until at least the second quarter of 2027, extending a postponement that began earlier in 2026 due to difficult market conditions. The company had confidentially filed for a U.S. listing in late 2025 after raising $800 million at a $20 billion valuation but paused the process as the crypto market weakened. Despite the IPO delay, Payward's financial results show continued growth. For Q2 2026, it reported $508 million in adjusted revenue, a 17% year-over-year increase, along with 6.6 million funded accounts and roughly $40 billion in platform assets. The company is expanding beyond its core exchange business through acquisitions and new initiatives, including a partnership with the London Stock Exchange Group to explore tokenized UK-listed shares. The eventual IPO timeline remains dependent on future market conditions and regulatory progress.

TheNewsCrypto09/03 08:40

Kraken Parent Payward Reportedly Delays IPO to Q2 2027

TheNewsCrypto09/03 08:40

Kraken Postpones Its IPO Until at Least Q2 2027

Kraken's parent company, Payward, has postponed its initial public offering (IPO) until at least the second quarter of 2027, according to a report by CoinDesk. This marks the second consecutive delay; plans were previously paused in March 2026 due to difficult market conditions including falling cryptocurrency prices, weak trading volumes, and pressure on company valuations. Sources indicate the company has not abandoned the IPO idea but is waiting for market conditions to improve. The delay is seen as another sign of a cooling market for crypto-related IPOs, with investor appetite dampened by lower crypto prices and a sluggish secondary market for new listings. Separately, Kraken was reported in July 2026 to be working towards obtaining a full banking license in Europe, with Lithuania as the primary jurisdiction, which would make it the first crypto exchange with such a status in Europe.

cryptonews.ru09/03 07:06

Kraken Postpones Its IPO Until at Least Q2 2027

cryptonews.ru09/03 07:06

Hyperliquid Price Forecast for September 2026: HYPE Aims for $95 as the September Bull Run Gains Momentum

Hyperliquid (HYPE) enters September with bullish momentum, trading near $83.13 after breaking above its previous range. The rally faces a key test at the $86.55 swing high. A decisive daily close above this level could propel the token toward the $90–$95 target zone. The technical structure remains bullish, with price trading well above key daily EMAs and a high ADX reading confirming a strong trend. Key support levels are identified at $78.98, $75.08 (20-day EMA), and the deeper $73.03 to $67.76 zone. Bullish momentum is supported by a significant rise in Open Interest (OI), which recovered to around $3.5 billion, and a positive shift in spot market flows. A potential expansion into the US market via a reported agreement with Kraken's parent company, Payward, could act as a fundamental catalyst. However, traders should note the upcoming unlock of approximately 9.92 million HYPE tokens on September 6th, which may introduce selling pressure and volatility. The overall outlook remains constructive, contingent on buyers defending the $78.98 support and clearing the $86.55 resistance.

cryptonews.ru09/01 12:39

Hyperliquid Price Forecast for September 2026: HYPE Aims for $95 as the September Bull Run Gains Momentum

cryptonews.ru09/01 12:39

Trump's Onshoring Plan Involving Hyperliquid Reaches $30 Million from North Korean Funds

This article reports on the use of the decentralized exchange Hyperliquid to launder over $30 million in Bitcoin by North Korean hackers over three weeks, according to blockchain analysis by Arkham. The activity coincides with efforts by former U.S. President Donald Trump and the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) to bring offshore derivatives exchanges under U.S. jurisdiction. Hyperliquid, which is negotiating U.S. market access via a potential deal with Kraken's parent company Payward and the regulated clearinghouse Bitnomial, has faced previous criticism for connections to North Korean wallets. While the platform denies any hack or loss of user funds, the incident highlights the regulatory challenge of applying U.S. sanctions and compliance rules—like customer verification and sanctions screening—to permissionless DeFi platforms. North Korea is estimated to have stolen billions in crypto, often to fund weapons programs. Meanwhile, Hyperliquid's token $HYPE saw a price surge following Trump's public comments on the platform, even as reports suggest other exchanges are calling for investigations into it for market manipulation and sanctions violations. The proposed U.S. access plan through Bitnomial is not yet CFTC-approved, and it remains unclear how Hyperliquid's architecture would block wallets linked to entities like Lazarus.

cryptonews.ru09/01 07:21

Trump's Onshoring Plan Involving Hyperliquid Reaches $30 Million from North Korean Funds

cryptonews.ru09/01 07:21

Kraken Changed Its Vote at the Last Minute, Solana's Inflation Policy Narrowsly Passes by 0.33 Percent

Kraken’s last-minute vote reversal secured the passage of SGP-0002, a pivotal Solana governance proposal to accelerate the network’s annual inflation reduction from 15% to 30%. The final vote tally was 67.001%, narrowly exceeding the required 66.667% supermajority by just 0.334 percentage points. This change will bring Solana’s terminal inflation rate of 1.5% forward to around 2029, reducing future SOL issuance over six years by approximately 18.9 million tokens (about 2.6% of current supply). The vote, the first major test of Solana’s new on-chain governance system, saw intense drama. The Kraken 2 validator, controlling about 8.9 million staked SOL, switched from support to opposition hours before the deadline, pushing the "yes" vote below the passing threshold. A flurry of lobbying, including direct outreach by Helius CEO Mert Mumtaz, ensued. Kraken ultimately flipped back to supporting the proposal, and JitoSOL holders used the "staker override" mechanism to bypass opposing validators and vote directly with their stake. While SGP-0002 passed, a companion proposal (SGP-0003) to restructure transaction fees failed, indicating community willingness to adjust token supply but hesitance to change fee economics. The approved proposal now moves to a technical implementation phase, requiring client teams to code and activate the change. The event highlighted both the power of large validators and the resilience of Solana’s governance mechanisms, marking a significant, albeit messy, step in decentralized monetary policy management.

marsbit08/31 03:15

Kraken Changed Its Vote at the Last Minute, Solana's Inflation Policy Narrowsly Passes by 0.33 Percent

marsbit08/31 03:15

Helius CEO Secured Votes in Final Moments Necessary to Reduce Inflation on Solana Network

Solana validators passed governance proposal SGP-0002, titled "Double Disinflation," by a narrow margin. The proposal reduces the network's inflation rate by accelerating the disinflation pace from -15% to -30%. In the final hours of voting, the proposal secured support from validators representing 67% of the vote (176.29 million SOL), surpassing the required threshold. Mert Mumtaz, CEO of Helius, played a pivotal role in rallying last-minute support. He had previously criticized validators for voting "no" under the "false pretense" it would preserve their staking yield, calling this logic "mathematical nonsense." However, some validators, like Everstake, opposed the change due to concerns about its pace and potential impact on smaller validators and overall network participation. After intense lobbying, including swaying major entities like Kraken to change their votes, the proposal passed "by a hair." Two other proposals were also voted on: the Solana Constitution (SGP-0001) passed comfortably, while SGP-0003, proposing a new transaction fee model with a burn percentage, was rejected.

cryptonews.ru08/29 16:33

Helius CEO Secured Votes in Final Moments Necessary to Reduce Inflation on Solana Network

cryptonews.ru08/29 16:33

Kraken's Late Shift in Position Allowed Solana to Surpass the Two-Thirds Vote Threshold for Inflation Reduction

Validators of the Solana network narrowly approved proposal SGP-0002 to double the annual disinflation rate from 15% to 30%, achieving a 67% 'for' vote. This was just above the required 66.67% supermajority threshold, secured after Kraken reversed its last-minute opposition. The change means Solana will reach its final long-term inflation target of 1.5% in approximately 2.8 years instead of 5.7 years, resulting in 18.9 million fewer SOL being issued over the next six years. While this benefits SOL holders through reduced dilution, it will lower staking rewards for validators and delegators. Major staking firms were divided, with Figment (controlling 17.1 million SOL votes) opposing the proposal, while Helius and Jupiter supported it. Opponents like Everstake and P2P Validator argued it would reduce their revenue streams from new SOL issuance. Proponents countered that potential price appreciation from slower supply growth would outweigh lost staking yields. The vote was part of Solana's first mandatory governance process. While the disinflation proposal passed, a related fee change proposal (SGP-0003) was rejected, leaving the daily SOL burn rate at around 650 SOL instead of a potential 7,500-9,000 SOL. SOL's price was around $104 at the time, down approximately 5.2% for the day. Rejected proposals can be resubmitted, but supporters must address the stated objections from key validators.

cryptonews.ru08/29 12:34

Kraken's Late Shift in Position Allowed Solana to Surpass the Two-Thirds Vote Threshold for Inflation Reduction

cryptonews.ru08/29 12:34

Payward Uses Anthropic’s Claude Mythos 5 to Strengthen Crypto Security

Payward, the parent company of cryptocurrency exchange Kraken, has partnered with Anthropic's Project Glasswing to utilize the Claude Mythos 5 AI model for cybersecurity. This limited-access tool, described by Anthropic as its most powerful for cybersecurity, will be used to scan Payward's software environment for vulnerabilities, with security teams implementing necessary fixes. Access to Mythos 5 is restricted to vetted organizations due to its capability to find and potentially develop exploits. Payward also plans to alert maintainers of any valid vulnerabilities found in third-party open-source software. This move follows a past security incident at Kraken and aligns with Anthropic's data retention requirements for safety monitoring.

TheNewsCrypto08/18 07:31

Payward Uses Anthropic’s Claude Mythos 5 to Strengthen Crypto Security