Crypto Exchange Kraken Plans IPO in 2026
Crypto exchange Kraken is contemplating an initial public offering (IPO) by the first quarter of 2026, according to Bloomberg, which cites sources familiar with the situation.
The company believes the US regulatory landscape has evolved enough to support a public listing.
Previously, Kraken, along with other companies and executives in the digital assets industry, faced scrutiny from the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) under the Biden administration.
However, the SEC has been withdrawing from several legal actions in the early months of the Trump administration. In March, the SEC announced plans to drop its lawsuit against Kraken.
In response to Bloomberg’s inquiry, Kraken stated, “We’ll consider entering public markets when it aligns with the interests of our clients, partners, and shareholders.” Kraken had initially aimed to go public by 2022.
