Kraken parent Payward to launch CFTC-regulated futures for US clients

Payward, the parent company of Kraken, has announced plans to introduce CFTC-regulated perpetual futures markets for U.S. clients through Hyperliquid ’s HIP-3 infrastructure. The initiative is set to be implemented with Bitnomial overseeing the deployment, listing, clearing, and settlement of contracts, while NinjaTrader Clearing will manage client accounts. This development marks a significant step in providing regulated futures access to U.S. clients, pending regulatory approval. The current structure of Hyperliquid’s standard interface restricts direct access for U.S. residents, positioning the new offering as a regulated access layer.