Wednesday, September 2, 2026

Kraken IPO delayed until Q2 2027: report

Kraken parent Payward has delayed its planned IPO until at least Q2 2027 as weak crypto markets and lower trading activity weigh on listings.

  • Kraken's parent company, Payward, has delayed its planned IPO until at least Q2 2027 due to weak crypto markets and reduced trading activity.
  • The company confidentially submitted a draft S-1 registration statement in November 2025 and previously raised $800 million at a $20 billion valuation.
  • Despite market challenges, Payward reported a 17% increase in adjusted revenue to $508 million in Q2, though overall transaction volume decreased.

Topics: Institutional adoption, Scalability, Legal regulatory, Asset manager initiatives, Growth metrics, Securities law classification

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