Kraken Launches Bitcoin Staking With Babylon Offering Up to 1% APR Paid in BABY Tokens

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Published Jul 4, 2025, 01:16 PM

Kraken, a major U.S.-based cryptocurrency exchange, has launched a Bitcoin staking service in partnership with the decentralized finance protocol Babylon. The new offering allows users to stake native Bitcoin directly without the need for bridging, wrapping, or lending, which are typically required in other staking mechanisms. Users can earn up to 1% annual percentage rate (APR) paid in Babylon's native token, $BABY, with weekly payouts and unlimited staking capacity. This service is available to Kraken users in the U.S. (excluding certain states), the UK, Australia, and the UAE. The staking process involves time-locking native Bitcoin to secure Babylon’s proof-of-stake (PoS) network, marking a first for Bitcoin-native staking on Kraken’s platform.

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