The TRON ecological token NFT is launched on the top compliant exchange Kraken, starting a new journey of globalization

On March 20, U.S. time, Kraken, a leading global compliant cryptocurrency exchange, announced the official launch of spot trading for NFT (APENFT), introducing the NFT/USD and NFT/EUR trading pairs. This listing not only brings new investment opportunities to Kraken's global users but is also accompanied by the Reef Program airdrop incentive activity, with a prize pool of up to $90,000 in NFT tokens. This initiative marks a significant breakthrough for the TRON ecosystem in terms of compliance and globalization.

Dual Breakthrough in Ecological Value and Globalization

NFT (APENFT) is a key token in the TRON ecosystem, launched by the APENFT Foundation, which aims to tokenize top artworks and promote the development of the NFT ecosystem through the high throughput and low-cost characteristics of the TRON network. As of March 2025, the market value of NFT exceeds $430 million, with over 2.16 million holding addresses, and it has been listed on more than 30 major exchanges globally, including well-known platforms such as HTX, OKX, and Poloniex. The APENFT ecosystem has covered digital art creators, collectors, and investors, demonstrating its solid foundation in the global NFT market.

Since its establishment in Singapore in March 2021, APENFT has achieved several milestones: in May 2021, it launched an NFT airdrop program for TRON mainnet token holders, covering millions of TRX users; in December 2021, it collaborated with Christie's and Sotheby's auction houses to tokenize masterpieces by Picasso and Andy Warhol, causing a stir in the industry; in March 2022, it launched Genesis NFT Badges, issuing 10,000 exclusive NFTs to provide market privileges for holders; in 2023, the APENFT Marketplace was launched, becoming the leading NFT trading platform on the TRON chain. Additionally, the foundation has supported hundreds of emerging artists through the Art Dream Fund, deepening the TRON ecosystem's layout in the digital art field.

In September 2024, APENFT partnered with SunPump to launch the NFT Pump platform, the first tool for fair issuance of NFTs in the TRON ecosystem, allowing users to mint NFTs at low costs using TRX, attracting widespread participation in its first season. In the fourth quarter of the same year, NFT Pump 1.0 introduced presale and Drop features and held a creator competition to enhance community engagement; in the first quarter of 2025, NFT Pump 2.0 was launched, introducing the TRC404 standard, allowing NFTs to be traded in a split manner, further enhancing liquidity and user experience. These achievements showcase APENFT's ongoing efforts in NFT innovation and ecosystem building.

The listing on Kraken is another key milestone for NFTs, holding significant importance for their value release. Kraken's global traffic and high compliance will significantly enhance the market exposure of NFTs, further promoting their transformation from "art tokens" in the TRON ecosystem to core assets in the global digital collectibles market. The NFT/USD and NFT/EUR trading pairs will provide direct investment channels for users in Europe and the U.S., and combined with the $90,000 airdrop incentive, are expected to stimulate a surge in trading volume, further releasing the circulation value and investment potential of NFTs. Analysts believe this move may attract more institutional funds, promoting NFT's leadership in the integration of art and blockchain.

Kraken Endorsement: New Opportunities for Compliance and Liquidity

The significance of NFTs launching on Kraken extends to the entire TRON ecosystem, adding momentum to its globalization strategy. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in San Francisco, Kraken is a benchmark platform in the global cryptocurrency trading field, known for its security, compliance, and high liquidity. According to CoinMarketCap data, Kraken's daily trading volume ranks among the top globally, supporting over 120 cryptocurrencies and various fiat currencies (such as USD, EUR, GBP). Its user base exceeds 8 million, covering retail and institutional investors in North America, Europe, and the Asia-Pacific region. Kraken's stringent review standards make it a key entry point for crypto projects to enter the mainstream market.

In the current context of tightening regulations in the cryptocurrency market, institutions such as the U.S. SEC are increasingly raising compliance requirements. The arrival of NFTs on Kraken not only enhances their global credibility but also signifies that TRON ecosystem projects are gradually being accepted by the mainstream financial system. This NFT listing on Kraken is a significant breakthrough for the TRON ecosystem's entry into the U.S. compliant trading market, paving the way for subsequent acceleration in covering compliant exchanges in North America, and further solidifying TRON's compliance strategy in the global market.

Market participants believe that as TRON's global influence continues to expand, its ecological tokens are expected to enter highly compliant markets in other regions worldwide. The NFT listing on Kraken is not only a milestone for the project itself but also injects new momentum into the global leap of the TRON ecosystem.