Kraken Shatters Barriers: Tokenized Securities Launch Opens European Floodgates

Traditional finance just got served its eviction notice.

Kraken's seismic move into tokenized securities isn't just another product launch—it's a direct assault on legacy investment infrastructure. European investors now access previously gated assets through blockchain rails that slash settlement times from days to seconds.

Regulatory Arbitrage Masterstroke

The exchange strategically leveraged EU frameworks to bypass archaic national restrictions. While traditional brokers still push paperwork, Kraken delivers instant ownership with cryptographic certainty. Their compliance team outmaneuvered decades of financial bureaucracy in what amounts to a regulatory checkmate.

Market Implications

Watch for massive capital migration as yield-starved institutions discover actual efficiency. The 0.5% custody fees that traditional custodians charge suddenly look medieval when blockchain settles trades for pennies. Expect serious volume migration within 90 days.

Because nothing disrupts like watching billion-euro portfolios flee to better technology—while traditional finance still debates whether blockchain is 'here to stay.'

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TD Cowen Analyst Turns Bullish on NKE Stock

Kernan cited three reasons that he expects will support Nike’s turnaround. Firstly, the 5-star analyst highlighted that Nike is an iconic global sports brand, with the potential to grow its earnings per share (EPS) to more than $4 and free cash FLOW (FCF) to $6 billion, backed by expectations of improvement in margins.

Secondly, Kernan is confident about the new management team’s execution. Finally, the top analyst cited improving business trends. Notably, TD Cowen’s fieldwork and checks indicate gradually improving trends for Nike and Jordan brands in both footwear and apparel offerings. Furthermore, Kernan noted a decline in “brand heat” among competitors like New Balance, Adidas (ADDYY), Saucony, Skechers (SKX), and Asics, leaving more room for dollar growth at Nike.

Kernan expects Nike to return to sales growth in Fiscal Q4, excluding the impact of foreign exchange changes, with growth increasing to mid-single-digit percentages in Fiscal 2027.

Is Nike a Buy, Sell, or Hold?

Nike stock is down 3% year-to-date, with the company struggling due to intense competition, tariffs, and a lack of innovation.

Overall, Wall Street has a Moderate Buy consensus rating on Nike stock based on 18 Buys and 12 Holds. The average NKE stock price target of $80.92 indicates 10% upside potential from current levels.