SYDNEY – October 04, 2026 -- Payward, the financial infrastructure platform behind Kraken, has partnered with Singapore Gulf Bank (SGB) to enable round-the-clock settlement for institutional digital asset clients in Asia and the Gulf region.

Singapore – September 16, 2026 -- Alpha Ladder Finance Pte. Ltd. has launched access to Payward's xStocks tokenised equities for institutional and accredited investors through its Alpha Ladder WealthX platform, becoming one of the first licensed wealth management firms in Asia to offer such access.