Kraken News & Prediction Market Coverage
Track the latest Kraken news across prediction markets. Prediction News is following 7 active Kraken stories across regulation, legal action, market moves, and platform developments, each clustered from original reporting and summarized for operators, traders, and regulators.
Latest News
Crypto.com lures market makers to US event contracts in bid to catch Kalshi
DealsCrypto.com spins out OG.com and hires River Markets as prime broker
LegalOG.com files for CFTC approval to offer single-stock perpetual futures
LegalKalshi, Coinbase and Kraken file to offer US stock perpetual futures
DealsOnyx Odds raises $20M Series A led by Payward to build prediction market product
DealsGemini signs LOI to become exclusive Apex venue for crypto event contracts
LegalTrump hosts crypto executives at White House, prediction markets excluded
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Payward's relationship to Kraken?
Payward, Inc. is the parent company of the Kraken cryptocurrency exchange.
Does Kraken own NinjaTrader?
Yes, NinjaTrader Group is owned by Kraken's parent company Payward.
Is Payward or Kraken involved in prediction markets?
Payward led a $20 million Series A in Onyx Odds at a $220 million valuation and operates CFTC-registered entities positioned for prediction markets and event contracts.
What CFTC status does Payward hold for derivatives or prediction markets?
Payward entities act as a CFTC-registered futures commission merchant and designated contract market, supporting regulated offerings including through subsidiaries like Bitnomial and NinjaTrader Clearing.
Does Kraken offer perpetual futures or event contracts?
Through Payward subsidiaries, Kraken provides access to CFTC-regulated bitcoin and other crypto perpetual futures on Kraken Pro.