Kraken launches DeFi Earn vaults with up to 8% APY on USDC on January 26, 2026
On January 26, 2026, Kraken launched DeFi Earn, an in‑app vault offering up to 8% APY on USDC through onchain lending. The service is available in 48 U.S. states, Canada, and the European Economic Area, with three vault options overseen by Chaos Labs and Sentora. A 25% fee applies to yield, and withdrawals may be delayed if liquidity is tight.