Centrifuge’s JAAA token settles instantly in Kraken’s custody 24/7

Kraken Institutional has integrated the JAAA token, a tokenized AAA-rated collateralized loan obligation (CLO) managed by Janus Henderson, into its qualified custody framework. This development marks the first real-world asset available within Kraken Custody, enabling institutional investors to hold the asset while benefiting from 24/7 instant on-chain settlement. The JAAA token, which currently represents approximately $686 million in assets, allows institutions to use their holdings as collateral for trading and borrowing via Kraken Prime. By leveraging Centrifuge’s tokenization infrastructure, the fund provides a 3.66% annualized yield while maintaining the security of a regulated custody environment. Originally seeded with $1 billion from the Sky ecosystem in June 2025, the asset has already seen significant adoption, including a $200 million allocation from Ethena. This integration bridges the gap for institutions hesitant about pure DeFi exposure by offering a familiar, regulated custody structure for high-quality credit assets. However, the move also introduces complex risk layers, as users are stacking traditional credit risk from the underlying corporate loans with smart contract risks and potential leverage on platforms like Aave Horizon.