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Global operation
Designed to scale globally while adapting locally—without fragmenting the core.
- Regional rails & regulations
- Faster product launches
Parent company of Kraken
Building open, programmable rails for global markets
Payward powers a portfolio spanning trading, custody, payments, lending, onchain finance, and benchmarks—designed to operate across assets, geographies, and time zones.
190+
Jurisdictions
100+
Licenses & regs
$2T
2025 volume
16
Interfaces
Open financial infrastructure
Portfolio
One stack. Purpose-built products.
Infrastructure separated from product expression—each surface designed for a specific customer, regime, and use case on a shared global foundation.
Kraken
Flagship digital asset platform for trading, custody, and onchain finance—serving consumers, pro traders, and institutions worldwide.
xStocks
Tokenized equities bridging traditional markets and onchain liquidity—24/7.
NinjaTrader
Professional futures trading platform for active and advanced market participants.
CF Benchmarks
Institutional-grade crypto benchmarks and indices trusted by regulated markets.
Payward Services
Infrastructure for the new economy—B2B rails, pre-IPO access, and partner platforms.
Breakout · Reap
Prop trading and global payments infrastructure expanding the Payward footprint.
Platform
Built for performance at global scale
Compliance embedded in foundations. One interoperable stack connecting crypto, tokenized assets, and traditional markets.
- 190+ jurisdictions worldwide
- 100+ licenses & registrations
- Shared liquidity, risk, and settlement
Foundations
How the platform scales
02
Compliance & oversight
Regulatory footprint spanning crypto, securities, payments, banking, and lending.
- Board governance
- Policies & ethics channels
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Interoperable stack
Crypto, tokenized assets, and TradFi on shared systems and liquidity.
- One liquidity pool
- Unified risk & margin
$2.2B
2025 adjusted revenue
33%
YoY revenue growth
$10B+
xStocks volume in 6 months
$800M
Strategic funding raised
Who we serve
Distinct customers. Shared foundation.
Specialized interfaces for every segment—without splitting the stack or compromising risk controls.
- Consumers & long-term holders
- Pro traders & algo desks
- Institutions & enterprises
Trust
Oversight that matches platform scale
Formal governance, transparent reporting, and accountability across products, regions, and customer types.
Leadership & Board
Executive team and directors overseeing strategy, risk, and performance.
View governance →Public policy
Clarity, innovation, and access—engaged with policymakers in 40+ jurisdictions.
Policy hub →Ethics hotline
Confidential channel for reporting ethics or compliance concerns.
Submit a report →Get in touch
Building the open financial system
Media, investors, policymakers, and partners—we’re here to connect.