Kraken Introduces Commission-Free Stock Trading in U.S.

Kraken announced its entry into the traditional financial market on April 14 by launching a new division—Kraken Securities—dedicated to commission-free trading of U.S. stocks and ETFs. The move marks a major evolution for the crypto exchange as it aims to bridge digital and traditional finance.

Initial Access for Clients in Ten U.S. States

Clients in ten U.S. states, including Alabama, New Jersey, Wyoming, and Connecticut, now have access to over 11,000 stocks and ETFs from within the Kraken ecosystem. This rollout is part of a broader plan to expand equity trading services nationwide and internationally.

One Platform for All Assets: Stocks, Crypto, and Cash

Through Kraken’s mobile and Kraken Pro apps, users can now hold, trade, and reinvest across both digital and traditional asset classes. The service includes fractional trading and immediate reallocation of funds between stocks and crypto after sales.

Kraken Securities Regulated in U.S. and U.K.

Kraken’s equities division is a FINRA-licensed entity in the U.S. and is also approved for operation in the U.K. The company emphasized that equities trading is a step toward tokenizing assets and increasing access across financial markets.

“Crypto is laying the foundation for the next era of asset trading,” Kraken Co-CEO Arjun Sethi commented.

SEC Withdraws Lawsuit as Regulatory Winds Shift

Kraken’s entry into traditional markets comes just after the SEC dropped its charges accusing the platform of operating without proper registration. The regulatory agency, now led by a Trump-era appointee, is reversing many of its previous enforcement actions against major crypto firms.

While Ripple settled with the SEC for $50 million, Kraken’s case dismissal reflects a broader policy change—and possibly a more collaborative regulatory path ahead for U.S. crypto innovation.