Kraken Plans IPO for Q1 2026 amid Crypto Resurgence

Kraken, the cryptocurrency exchange, is planning to go public in the first quarter of 2026, taking advantage of a more favorable regulatory environment under President Donald Trump. This move comes after years of delays primarily due to regulatory challenges from the SEC, which included lawsuits concerning its operations and crypto staking services. Recently, the SEC dropped its lawsuit against Kraken, reflecting a broader trend of reduced enforcement against crypto firms. Alongside Kraken, the Gemini exchange is also preparing for an IPO, having recently settled its own regulatory scrutiny. Both companies are poised to benefit from Trump's pro-crypto stance, which has rejuvenated interest in public market listings within the crypto industry. Overall, these developments signal a potential resurgence in cryptocurrency investments as the market adjusts to the changing regulatory landscape.