Kraken launched an opt-in rewards program for xStocks on Thursday, offering users up to 1% rewards by holding tokenized U.S. equities and ETFs. The rewards program addresses a gap in traditional equities markets, which typically lack accessible yield mechanisms beyond dividends. xStocks, Kraken's 24/7 permissionless onchain equities products, enable crypto-native investors to access U.S. stocks and ETFs outside traditional market hours.
The opt-in structure allows users to choose participation in the rewards program without mandatory enrollment. xStocks were designed to bring familiar equity products into decentralized ecosystems where many investors already transact, extending traditional market access into crypto environments that operate around the clock.
Sources: Kraken Blog | Kraken Support | Kraken xStocks
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