Kraken’s Tokenized Stocks: Finally, Your Chance to Flex in Europe!

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Hold onto your hats, Europe! Kraken’s done gone and brought tokenized securities to your doorstep. 🎉

That US-based crypto bigwig has officially unleashed xStocks-Backed’s shiny new tokenized securities-for all you savvy European investors lucky enough to qualify. First dipped their toes in this blockchain pool back in June, now they’re cannonballing in headfirst, making traditional markets look like your grandma’s knitting circle. 🧶💥

xStocks Land in Europe (No, Really!)

If you’re European and have been twitching over the idea of buying US stocks without the usual paperwork, rejoice. You can now trade tokenized certificates for over 50 US stocks and ETFs, all with 24/5 trading hours. Basically, have your stocks and play crypto with them, too.

These xStocks? They’re blockchain tokens that mimic real shares’ value, letting you buy, sell, or hold faster than a pair of expired gym socks disappear in a locker room. Best part: no middleman broker breathing down your neck. You can move assets like Tinder swipes, hold them yourself, or toss them into DeFi protocols-hello, on-chain financial fiesta! 🍾

Europe, your wait is over.

xStocks are now live in the Kraken app for eligible clients in Europe!

Break the broker barrier

– Kraken (@krakenfx) September 10, 2025

Kraken first flirted with xStocks on the Solana blockchain as SPL tokens, now gearing up to get all Ethereum BEP-20 trendy. Rumor has it, Ink blockchain might be next-because why not? 🚀✨

US Stocks, But Make It Easy

Mark Greenberg, Kraken’s global head of consumer (fancy title, right?), claims the mission is to make US stock markets as accessible as binge-watching Netflix. Previously, it was like trying to read War and Peace wearing swim goggles. 🥴

Meanwhile, Arjun Sethi, co-CEO and part-time visionary, reckons tokenized equities are not just a fad: they’re the foundation of the New Financial World Order. Stocks, bonds, currencies? Soon they’ll all live on public blockchains, probably sipping digital cocktails together. 🍸

Regulators Have That ‘Are You Sure?’ Face

Yes, tokenized securities are the latest trend across the continent, with Gemini, Robinhood, and Nasdaq crashing the party. But before you go wild, regulators like ESMA are waving yellow flags. They warn some platforms might be offering just “digital rights” rather than true ownership.

What’s the downside? You might not get the fun stuff like voting rights or dividends. Plus, these tokenized assets can be about as liquid as your leftover holiday pudding-sticky and risky. 🎂😬

Kraken’s Growth Spurt & Future Glam Plans

Launching xStocks is just the warm-up act. Back in April 2025, Kraken rolled out commission-free trading for 11,000+ US stocks and ETFs, aiming to charm both traditional finance gurus and crypto fanatics alike.

July saw them unveil US-Regulated Derivatives and snatch up NinjaTrader for a cool $1.5 billion-because who doesn’t want a ninja in their trading squad? 🥷

The grand plan? Raise $500 million at a $15 billion valuation, and possibly strut their stuff in a public listing by Q1 2026. Expect fireworks. 🎆

Could this be the dawn of a global investing glow-up? Keep those browser tabs open-Coinpedia’s got you covered!

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2025-09-10 14:51