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Kraken has integrated trading on the Solana DEX directly into its main mobile app, giving more than 10 million users access to over 2,500 Solana-based tokens through a familiar interface.

This feature allows eligible customers in the U.S. and more than 100 countries to buy and sell tokens from the Solana ecosystemincluding those not yet listed on any centralized exchange (CEX) using U.S. dollars (USD) or $USDC without leaving the Kraken app. The feature is designed to give users earlier access to new projects.

Typically, investors looking to invest in newly launched Solana tokens are forced to navigate the DeFi infrastructure on their own. This process often involves creating separate wallets, managing seed phrases, transferring assets between networks, and paying transaction fees. Krakens new integration eliminates most of these challenges by embedding blockchain capabilities directly into the app that customers already use for centralized trading.

Thousands of new tokens are launched on the blockchain every week, especially within the Solana ecosystem. While experienced crypto participants are accustomed to decentralized exchanges (DEXs), many retail users remain on the sidelines due to the technical complexities involved.

Krakens approach aims to bridge this gap. Users can now view their blockchain assets alongside their existing Kraken portfolio in a single interface. They dont need to switch between apps or manage a separate wallet. The infrastructure is based on Privys embedded wallet technology and is integrated with Solanas DEX protocols at the backend.

According to Kraken, the goal is to simplify access to decentralized markets while preserving the benefits of blockchain trading.

Its all about access. Buying, storing, and selling cryptocurrency should feel simple, even if the underlying technology is very powerful. No one should have to worry about bridges, gas fees, or other technical barriers when using on-chain markets. By integrating this feature directly into Kraken, were making DeFi accessible to millions of peoplewhether theyre new to cryptocurrency or experienced users looking for an all-in-one solution, Kamo Asatryan, Chief Data Officer at Payward and Global Head of Consumer Operations , detected_source_language : EN

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Kraken’s moves are part of a broader industry trend in which centralized exchanges are increasingly entering the DEX trading market. In 2024, Binance launched Binance Alphaa platform within the Binance Wallet aimed at drawing attention to early-stage crypto projectsby integrating a DEX directly into the Binance app. In 2025, Bybit followed suit by launching its own product, Bybit Alpha.

In December 2025, Coinbase announced support for trading on the Solana DEX through integration with the Metis API. This option gave Coinbase customers access to millions of Solana-based assets and was part of a broader strategy to transform the platform into what company executives called a universal app for financial services.

A month earlier, OKX launched in-app DEX trading for the Solana, Base, and X Layer networks. The exchange introduced a unified trading interface that combined centralized and decentralized markets within a single portfolio view.

These developments took place against the backdrop of active DEX trading in 2025. As blockchain trading volumes grew, exchanges faced the need to provide customers with more convenient access to decentralized markets without forcing them to leave their familiar platforms.

This launch underscores a broader transformation in the cryptocurrency industry. Centralized exchanges are increasingly viewing DEX trading not as a competing ecosystem, but as a feature that users expect to have access to within a single platform.

Krakens initial launch focuses exclusively on the Solana ecosystemone of the most active blockchain networks in terms of token launches and DEX activity. The company stated that it plans to expand support to other blockchain networks over time, which will potentially open up access to a wider range of on-chain markets for eligible customers worldwide.

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