Kraken Expands Token Management Capabilities with Magna Acquisition

Crypto platform also releases latest Proof of Reserves report and receives praise from Wyoming Senator Cynthia Lummis

Published on Feb. 27, 2026

Cryptocurrency platform Kraken has announced the acquisition of Magna, a prominent token management platform tailored for crypto-native teams. The move reflects Kraken's strategy to evolve beyond trading and into comprehensive token lifecycle management. Kraken has also recently published its December 2025 Proof of Reserves report, which confirmed that client assets are fully backed at a 1:1 ratio or higher. Additionally, Wyoming Senator Cynthia Lummis has publicly acknowledged Kraken for investing in the state's future, including the company's relocation of its global headquarters to Cheyenne.

Why it matters

The acquisition of Magna and Kraken's focus on financial transparency through its Proof of Reserves reporting underscore the company's efforts to expand its services, reinforce user trust, and deepen ties with supportive regulatory environments. These initiatives position Kraken as a maturing industry player and strengthen user confidence in the broader crypto sector.

The details

Payward, the parent company operating Kraken, announced the acquisition of Magna, a prominent token management platform. Magna specializes in streamlining critical operations such as token vesting, claims, distributions, custody, escrow, and specialized staking across multiple blockchains. The platform has supported more than 160 clients and achieved a peak total value locked of $60 billion in 2025. By integrating Magna, Kraken aims to provide institutional-grade tools that connect early-stage fundraising, growth phases, token distribution, and liquidity provision into a unified, open infrastructure.

  • On February 18, 2026, Payward announced the acquisition of Magna.
  • On February 5, 2026, Kraken published its December 2025 Proof of Reserves report.
  • On February 18, 2026, Senator Cynthia Lummis of Wyoming publicly acknowledged Kraken for investing in the state's future.

The players

Payward

The parent company operating Kraken.

Magna

A prominent token management platform tailored for crypto-native teams.

Arjun Sethi

Payward and Kraken Co-CEO.

Calvin Leyon

Kraken Head of Onchain.

Bruno Faviero

Magna CEO.

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