Kraken Considering IPO by Q1 2026

Crypto exchange Kraken is contemplating an initial public offering (IPO) by the first quarter of 2026. According to Bloomberg, the company feels the U.S. regulatory environment has improved enough to facilitate a public listing.

Like many in the digital assets sector, Kraken faced scrutiny from the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) during the Biden administration. However, the SEC has shifted its stance, with plans to drop its legal action against Kraken.

In a statement to Bloomberg, Kraken expressed: “We’ll pursue public markets as it makes sense for our clients, our partners, and shareholders.” The exchange had initially aimed for an IPO in 2022.

Several crypto companies, including Circle (behind the USDC stablecoin) and Bullish (parent company of CoinDesk), are also preparing for public listings in the near future.