PANews reported on February 19 that, according to FinanceFeeds, Kraken announced a new integration with ICE Chat, the instant messaging platform of Intercontinental Exchange (ICE), enabling institutional traders to connect directly with Kraken's over-the-counter (OTC) trading division through this widely used communication network.

This move integrates Kraken's OTC execution capabilities into institutions' existing workflows, lowering the barrier to entry and improving access to cryptocurrency liquidity in the spot and options markets.