Kraken Says It’s Backing Pro-Trump Accounts in Wyoming Citing Regulatory Alignment

Published at 2026-02-17 04:30:14

Wyoming-based crypto exchange Kraken said it is backing pro-Trump accounts in the state, framing the decision as a way to “give back” to the jurisdiction it selected for its favorable and “responsible” approach to crypto regulation. The company emphasized alignment with Wyoming’s policies as the primary rationale, positioning the support as recognition of a regulatory environment it views as constructive for the industry. The announcement matters because it signals a more explicit political posture from a major exchange, which could reshape perceptions of neutrality among users, partners and regulators. Observers will be watching for any fallout in customer sentiment, regulatory scrutiny or shifts in state-level crypto policy discussions, since exchanges taking public political stances can influence both market trust and legislative relationships.

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