KRAKEN FILES FOR US IPO AS VALUATION DROPS
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Kraken has confidentially filed for a US initial public offering, co-CEO Arjun Sethi announced Tuesday. The crypto exchange is currently valued at $13.3 billion, down from a $20 billion peak in late 2025.
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