Kraken completed its acquisition of TradeStation’s cryptocurrency-related infrastructure assets, an announcement confirmed on September 30, 2026. TradeStation operates an online trading brokerage platform, while the transaction appears aimed at expanding Kraken’s digital-asset infrastructure capabilities. Kraken parent Payward has previously said it spent billions of dollars on acquisitions and investments over the past two years as it pursues an integrated financial infrastructure spanning trading, banking, asset management and institutional services. The deal comes as digital-asset firms focus on compliance, security, liquidity and scalable operations for broader institutional participation.