Kraken’s IPO Plans Highlight Ongoing Legal Caution Surrounding Ripple’s XRP

Key Points

1. Kraken is preparing for an IPO with a target valuation exceeding $15 billion, aiming to raise $100 million by year-end.

2. Jesse Powell has consistently highlighted the legal ambiguity surrounding XRP, especially its early association with Ripple Labs.

3. Regulatory ambiguity creates 'asymmetrical risk' for exchanges listing XRP, influencing Kraken's decision to suspend XRP trading for U.S. users.

4. Kraken remains a top-tier exchange with a daily trading volume surpassing $1.37 billion and offering over 1,100 trading pairs.

5. Kraken faces potential legal liabilities if XRP is deemed a security, impacting its business strategies.