As IPO rumors swirl, Kraken secures $500M funding at $15B valuation: Report

The reported funding round comes amid earlier indications that the crypto exchange is preparing for a potential public offering.

Kraken has reportedly raised $500 million at a $15 billion valuation, strengthening its financial position amid growing speculation that the cryptocurrency exchange is preparing for an initial public offering (IPO).

The funding was first reported by Fortune, which cited a source close to the negotiations in a profile on co-CEO Arjun Sethi. The source claimed that Kraken closed the round earlier this month.

When contacted by Cointelegraph for confirmation, a Kraken representative declined to comment.

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