[Kraken Receives $200 Million Investment from Citadel Securities, Valuation Rises to $20 Billion] According to Fortune, U.S. crypto exchange Kraken has received a strategic investment of $200 million from Citadel Securities, raising its valuation to $20 billion. This financing follows the $600 million funding completed in September, when its valuation was $15 billion, with investors including Jane Street, DRW, and Oppenheimer. Kraken plans to use the funds raised for global expansion and payment product development, as well as preparing for an IPO next year. Citadel founder Ken Griffin has always been cautious about the crypto market, and this move is seen as a key signal of his changing attitude toward digital assets.