Kraken Buys Capitalise.ai, Expands Into AI-powered Trading

Kraken Buys Capitalise.ai, Expands Into AI-powered Trading

Crypto exchange Kraken has acquired Israel-based Capitalise.ai, a no-code trading automation platform that converts natural language into executable strategies. Kraken Pro will integrate the technology later this year, following the announcement of the deal on Aug. 20.

Founded in 2015, Capitalise.ai enables users to design, backtest, and automate trades across crypto, equities, forex, and derivatives without writing code. Kraken said the move will make advanced strategies accessible to more traders.

The deal follows Kraken’s $1.5 billion NinjaTrader acquisition and reflects a broader trend of crypto firms acquiring AI startups.

Winklevoss Twins Donate $21M In Bitcoin To Pro-Trump PAC

Gemini co-founders Cameron and Tyler Winklevoss have donated more than $21 million in Bitcoin to the pro-Trump Digital Freedom Fund PAC. In a post on X, Tyler Winklevoss confirmed they contributed 188 BTC to support President Trump’s crypto agenda ahead of the 2026 US midterm elections.

The twins said the donation aims to back pro-crypto policies, including market structure reforms and a de minimis tax exemption for Bitcoin transactions. The PAC, registered last month, is expected to coordinate with other crypto-friendly groups.

LBank Climbs Into Global Top 10 Crypto Exchanges

Crypto exchange LBank entered the global top 10 rankings in August 2025, marking a major milestone in its growth. Industry reports, including CoinMarketCap, highlighted the exchange’s strong Q2 performance, with daily trading volume up 24.5%.

The surge was fueled by LBank’s rapid listings of trending tokens, especially memecoins, which attracted millions of users across 200+ countries. Alongside trading growth, the exchange has focused on brand expansion, user security, and global community events, positioning itself as a leading player in the competitive crypto exchange landscape.

Crypto Leaders Form ‘Beacon Network’ To Tackle Stolen Funds

A consortium of crypto firms, traditional finance players, and security researchers has launched the “Beacon Network” to track and freeze stolen digital assets. Announced by TRM Labs, the network enables members to flag suspicious wallet addresses, trace funds across blockchains, and alert exchanges to block withdrawals.

Founding members include Coinbase, Binance, Kraken, Ripple, Robinhood, PayPal, and Anchorage Digital. Security researchers like ZachXBT are also involved. TRM said the initiative aims to curb the $47 billion sent to fraud-related addresses since 2023.

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