European Economic Area

Crypto.com has launched tokenized derivatives tracking 1,500 U.S. stocks and ETFs for eligible users in approved markets. The products offer synthetic price exposure rather than ownership of the underlying shares, adding to a wider push by crypto platforms into tokenized equities.

Kraken is pursuing a full banking license in Europe, with Lithuania emerging as the focal jurisdiction for the plan. The move would deepen the crypto exchange’s regulated financial services ambitions as its parent company Payward seeks broader licensing worldwide.