Kraken Exchange to Launch 24/7 Trading of Tokenized Shares of Apple, Tesla, Nvidia, and 50 Other Companies Kraken Exchange will launch trading of tokenized shares of Apple, Tesla, Nvidia, and 50 other companies for users in Europe, Asia, Africa, and Latin America, starting at the end of June, according to the WSJ . Linked to real securities, xStocks tokens will run on the Solana blockchain and be available for trading around the clock. Each asset is backed by a share or a stake in an ETF through Kraken’s partner, the Switzerland-based Backed Finance. The price of xStocks will be synchronized with the market value of the underlying assets. Investors will be able to transfer tokens to third-party exchanges or personal wallets, as well as use them as collateral in crypto trading. According to Kraken CEO Arjun Sethi, the service will simplify access to the U.S. market for foreign clients. Currently, transactions through local brokers are accompanied by high commissions and lengthy settlement times. Kraken stated it is working with regulatory authorities to legalize xStocks in each jurisdiction. Kraken Launches Stock and ETF Trading in the U.S. Kraken Exchange has opened trading in stocks and exchange-traded funds (ETFs). The new feature is available to customers in 10 U.S. states, including New Jersey, Connecticut, and Alabama. Users can trade more than 11,000 U.S.-listed stocks and ETFs commission-free. The service is integrated into the Kraken interface and allows users to simultaneously manage stocks, cryptocurrencies, stablecoins, and fiat currencies. Among the new features are the ability to buy fractional shares and the option for instant reinvestment of funds after trades. This feature is offered through Kraken Securities, a subsidiary of the company registered in the U.S. and regulated by FINRA. According to Kraken CEO Arjun Sethi, this expansion aims to bring traditional and digital finance together. In the future, the company plans to launch the service in international markets, including Europe, the UK, and Australia.
