Kraken's '30% Discount' Aave Investment Misread: A Token-Equity Deal to Bolster DeFi and IPO Strategy

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2026-06-27 00:01:47

市场传闻Kraken以三折估值入股Aave，实际交易涉及Aave Labs持有的AAVE代币份额及15%股权，旨在强化DeFi布局并服务于IPO战略。Kraken正通过自建L2、密集收购与获取金融牌照向全栈金融基础设施公司转型，但受行情低迷与监管审查影响，IPO已暂停，计划于2026年底前重启。

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Misreading the '30% Discount' Aave Buy

Rumors circulated that Kraken was acquiring a stake in Aave at a 70% discount. In reality, the transaction involves Kraken purchasing AAVE tokens held by Aave Labs along with a 15% equity stake in Aave Labs. The move is designed to strengthen Kraken's DeFi positioning and support its IPO ambitions.

Kraken's Transformation and IPO Halt

Kraken has been aggressively building a full-stack financial infrastructure by launching its own Layer 2 network, engaging in multiple acquisitions, and obtaining financial licenses. However, due to the prolonged crypto bear market and increased regulatory scrutiny, the company has paused its IPO plans. It now aims to resume the public offering by the end of 2026.

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