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Kraken Eyes 15% Stake in Aave DeFi Protocol at $385M Valuation

Kraken is reportedly in talks to acquire a 15% stake in DeFi lending protocol Aave at a $385 million valuation, with the deal structured as 35,000 ETH in exchange for AAVE tokens and equity. The move comes as parent company Payward accelerates its expansion strategy ahead of a potential IPO.

June 27, 2026

Kraken Eyes 15% Stake in Aave DeFi Protocol at $385M Valuation