Frankfurt stock exchange operator Deutsche Börse has invested $200 million in Payward, the parent company of crypto exchange Kraken, acquiring a 1.5% fully diluted stake. The investment values Kraken at $13.3 billion.
The deal marks a significant endorsement of the cryptocurrency trading platform from a major European financial institution. Deutsche Börse, which operates one of the world's largest stock exchanges, joins existing investors in backing Kraken's continued expansion.
Kraken has grown into one of the largest cryptocurrency exchanges globally, offering spot and derivatives trading across multiple digital assets. The San Francisco-based platform serves millions of users across Europe, Asia, and the Americas.
The investment comes as traditional financial institutions increasingly embrace cryptocurrency infrastructure. Deutsche Börse's participation signals growing institutional confidence in digital asset markets and established crypto platforms.
Payward, incorporated in Delaware, oversees Kraken's operations alongside other business ventures in the crypto space. The $13.3 billion valuation reflects the exchange's position in a maturing but still volatile digital asset sector.
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