Injective has introduced its latest iAsset, onchain Gold ($XAU), enabling 24/7 trading with programmable liquidity and utility. This launch marks a step toward tokenizing traditional finance assets, including commodities like gold, silver ($XAG), and uranium, with features such as up to 50x leverage and no KYC requirements. Meanwhile, Kraken is expanding beyond cryptocurrency by offering commission-free trading of 11,000 stocks and ETFs. The exchange has also launched FX perpetual futures for major forex pairs EUR/USD and GBP/USD, providing 24/7 trading access with up to 20x leverage, no expiries, and real-time updates. Kraken’s co-CEO Arjun Sethi highlighted these developments on Bloomberg Technology, emphasizing Kraken’s push into equities and forex markets. These moves position Kraken as a competitor to platforms like Robinhood in the active trading space.