Kraken’s IPO Play: Why the Crypto Exchange Is Racing Toward the Public Markets

Cryptocurrency exchange Kraken’s choice to move ahead with a confidential IPO filing, just days after securing an $800 million raise, shows an exchange trying to capitalize on market momentum while U.S. regulators edge toward clearer crypto rules. The timing surprised some market watchers as the company's recent capital raise implied a strong private-market valuation and provided substantial runway. But the IPO move fits a broader trend playing out across crypto, according to seasoned securities attorney ...