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Payward, the parent company of Kraken, announced its intention to be the first CFTC-regulated deployer on HIP-3* markets. Payward will use Hyperliquid as the infrastructure layer to deploy perpetual futures markets for US clients. Subject to regulatory approval, Bitnomial, Payward’s CFTC-regulated DCM and DCO, would act as the HIP-3* deployer: creating, owning, and administering the markets and clearing and settling the contracts. If approved, NinjaTrader Clearing, Payward’s CFTC-registered FCM, would carry client accounts.
HIP-3 will support optional deployer configuration for permissioned markets in a future network upgrade. This set of additional deployer functionality is collectively called HIP-3*. At its core, HIP-3* activation involves an onchain allowlist managed by the deployer or its sub-deployers. The functionality is strictly additive to HIP-3; its use is optional and up to the deployer. Existing markets remain unchanged. The initial release is available on testnet, where specifications are preliminary and subject to change based on feedback.
Hyperliquid is a neutral infrastructure layer with the goal of supporting large parts of the financial system. HIP-3* gives deployers additional functionality to operate deployments consistent with the requirements applicable to them. As with HIP-3, HIP-3* deployers are independent operators who use Hyperliquid as the onchain infrastructure layer for their own markets, while retaining control and responsibility over their deployment.
HIP-3 will support optional deployer configuration for permissioned markets in a future network upgrade. This set of additional deployer functionality is collectively called HIP-3*. At its core, HIP-3* activation involves an onchain allowlist managed by the deployer or its sub-deployers. The functionality is strictly additive to HIP-3; its use is optional and up to the deployer. Existing markets remain unchanged. The initial release is available on testnet, where specifications are preliminary and subject to change based on feedback.
Hyperliquid is a neutral infrastructure layer with the goal of supporting large parts of the financial system. HIP-3* gives deployers additional functionality to operate deployments consistent with the requirements applicable to them. As with HIP-3, HIP-3* deployers are independent operators who use Hyperliquid as the onchain infrastructure layer for their own markets, while retaining control and responsibility over their deployment.
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Payward Pulse is back.
It covers the recent agreement to acquire EU-licensed Saldo Bank, clearance to serve clients in Dubai and in-principle approval from Kazakhstan’s AFSA.
Co-CEO @arjunsethi also joins @scottmelker to talk tokenization, private-market access & more.
Watch Episode 7 ↓
It covers the recent agreement to acquire EU-licensed Saldo Bank, clearance to serve clients in Dubai and in-principle approval from Kazakhstan’s AFSA.
Co-CEO @arjunsethi also joins @scottmelker to talk tokenization, private-market access & more.
Watch Episode 7 ↓
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Arjun Sethi, co-CEO of Payward, joined Scott Melker on The Wolf Of All Streets this week to discuss tokenization and the future of market structure, along with how Payward is building a full financial services platform.
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Payward has received in-principle approval from the @AFSA_KZ to license Payward Kazakhstan in the Astana International Financial Centre. Kazakh traders will also gain access to our global orderbooks, with deep liquidity and reliable execution.
payward.com/press-release/…
payward.com/press-release/…
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Payward Co-CEO @arjunsethi sharing the @money2020 stage with speakers from @AlpacaHQ, @citsecurities and @solana talking tokenized equities, who gets access to markets and how adoption is growing worldwide.
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Payward retweeted
Weaponization of the banking system in 2022 felt like 1984.
Much of the corruption links back to pressure from pockets of the government itself.
Thank you @USComptroller and @SecScottBessent for bringing much needed scrutiny.
Americans deserve fair access to innovative ardless of their beliefs, affiliations, or political views.
occ.gov/topics/charter…
Much of the corruption links back to pressure from pockets of the government itself.
Thank you @USComptroller and @SecScottBessent for bringing much needed scrutiny.
Americans deserve fair access to innovative ardless of their beliefs, affiliations, or political views.
occ.gov/topics/charter…
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Payward retweeted
"won't the banks just buy all of the crypto companies?"
well, not exactly...
We signed a deal to fully acquire Saldo Bank, a digital-first specialized bank licensed in Lithuania serving retail, SME customers, and B2B partners across multiple European countries.
This adds to the @Payward infrastructure, particularly in Europe, where we already serve millions of customers.
The transaction will take some time to close, but very much looking forward to working with the Saldo team.
payward.com/press-release/…
well, not exactly...
We signed a deal to fully acquire Saldo Bank, a digital-first specialized bank licensed in Lithuania serving retail, SME customers, and B2B partners across multiple European countries.
This adds to the @Payward infrastructure, particularly in Europe, where we already serve millions of customers.
The transaction will take some time to close, but very much looking forward to working with the Saldo team.
payward.com/press-release/…
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We’ve signed an agreement to acquire Saldo Bank, a licensed specialized bank in Lithuania operating across five European markets. An EU banking license meaningfully expands Payward Banking. Subject to closing conditions and regulatory approvals.
payward.com/press-release/…
payward.com/press-release/…
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Payward in Kazakhstan 🇰🇿
Payward signed an MoU with Prime Minister Bektenov, and Payward Co-CEO @DavidLRipley joined two main-stage panels on digital assets and AI at AI & Digital Bridge 2026.
Kazakhstan, thank you for having us.
Payward signed an MoU with Prime Minister Bektenov, and Payward Co-CEO @DavidLRipley joined two main-stage panels on digital assets and AI at AI & Digital Bridge 2026.
Kazakhstan, thank you for having us.
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Clear and effective rules are critical for companies building with digital assets. The US cannot afford to fall behind on crypto market structure.
Payward's @JonathanJachym joined @CoinDesk to unpack the @CFTC’s latest spot crypto proposal and our plans to bring regulated Hyperliquid perpetuals to the US.
coindesk.com/video/kraken-p…
Payward's @JonathanJachym joined @CoinDesk to unpack the @CFTC’s latest spot crypto proposal and our plans to bring regulated Hyperliquid perpetuals to the US.
coindesk.com/video/kraken-p…
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Singapore, thank you for having us.
We spent @token2049 week with clients and partners, and shared a stage with @reapglobal and @Visa at the Agentic Finance & Payments Summit.
Thanks for an unforgettable week. See you next year 👋
We spent @token2049 week with clients and partners, and shared a stage with @reapglobal and @Visa at the Agentic Finance & Payments Summit.
Thanks for an unforgettable week. See you next year 👋
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Payward is heading to Dublin next week as a sponsor of @blockchain_irl.
Hear Payward’s Alessandro Da Rold at @TEDxDublin to present "The Invisible Rebuild: Why Money Is Getting New Plumbing."
Hear Payward’s Alessandro Da Rold at @TEDxDublin to present "The Invisible Rebuild: Why Money Is Getting New Plumbing."
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Capital in crypto markets is moving to new places.
On CNBC, Payward and Kraken Co-CEO Arjun Sethi described a rotation of investor interest toward perpetuals, pre-IPO companies and tokenized equities, including exposure to companies tied to the AI boom and also shared about our partnership with @SGB_app.
The bigger shift, he said, is about access. Permissionless, onchain markets can open tokenized traditional assets to investors anywhere, without the geographic limits that have shaped who gets in and when.
Watch the full conversation: cnbc.com/video/2026/10/…
On CNBC, Payward and Kraken Co-CEO Arjun Sethi described a rotation of investor interest toward perpetuals, pre-IPO companies and tokenized equities, including exposure to companies tied to the AI boom and also shared about our partnership with @SGB_app.
The bigger shift, he said, is about access. Permissionless, onchain markets can open tokenized traditional assets to investors anywhere, without the geographic limits that have shaped who gets in and when.
Watch the full conversation: cnbc.com/video/2026/10/…
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Arjun Sethi and Adena Friedman, Nasdaq CEO, were on stage at #TOKEN2049 chatting 24/7 trading, tokenization, and what it takes to bring traditional and crypto markets onto the same rails.
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Payward lounge at #TOKEN2049 👀
@krakenfx @krakenpro @PaywardServices @xStocksFi @breakoutprop @KrakenPrimeHQ @inkonchain @reapglobal
@krakenfx @krakenpro @PaywardServices @xStocksFi @breakoutprop @KrakenPrimeHQ @inkonchain @reapglobal
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Payward retweeted
October 15. @Ledger Op3n 2026.
Kraken co-CEO @DavidLRipley joins the panel: AI Changing the Threat Module.
Save the date: ledger.com/blog-save-date…
Kraken co-CEO @DavidLRipley joins the panel: AI Changing the Threat Module.
Save the date: ledger.com/blog-save-date…
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Markets run 24/7. Settlement should too.
Payward has integrated SGB Net from @SGB_app, a real-time clearing network, so institutional clients can settle instantly, 24/7.
Read the full announcement: payward.com/press-release/…
Payward has integrated SGB Net from @SGB_app, a real-time clearing network, so institutional clients can settle instantly, 24/7.
Read the full announcement: payward.com/press-release/…
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Payward's co-CEO @arjunsethi sat down with @willcanny99 of @CoinDesk to unpack the architecture of Payward: shared financial infrastructure spanning trading, banking, asset management and services for other businesses.
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@arjunsethi @willcanny99 @CoinDesk "We’re not a holding company... It’s one platform, one balance sheet, one regulatory stack."
The same rails that power our own products are increasingly being opened to partners across the financial system.
The same rails that power our own products are increasingly being opened to partners across the financial system.
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