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Starting December 15, 2022 0:00 UTC through February 15, 2023 11:59 UTC*, we will offer 0% maker and 0.08% taker fees on select spot pairs to qualifying clients as part of our $100M+ volume fee tier trial. Who is eligible? All clients who trade over $100M in total spot crypto volume on a 30-day rolling…
Today we’re announcing one of the hardest decisions at Kraken to date. We’re reducing our global workforce by approximately 1,100 people, or 30 percent, in order to adapt to current market conditions. We are extremely grateful for the contributions of those impacted by today’s announcement and we’ll do our best to help them transition to…
In light of recent events in the crypto industry, it’s becoming increasingly important for Kraken clients and industry participants to understand the significance of Proof of Reserves (PoR) at Kraken. This technique, one that is only possible in the new world of cryptocurrency, is a way for Kraken clients to verify whether or not their…
We at Kraken believe that driving global crypto adoption relies on a solid cybersecurity framework in order to protect our clients’ financial freedom. It’s why our motto is security above everything. It’s also why we commemorate Cybersecurity Awareness Month each October. This year, we celebrated by hosting a company-wide AMA with our Chief Security Officer,…
November 23, 2022 | News Keep calm and HODL on… because recurring buys are now available on the Kraken app! This new feature lets you schedule your crypto purchases quickly and easily, which saves you time and can help ease the stress of timing the market. Recurring buys also make dollar-cost averaging a snap, so…
It’s time to whip out the turkey baster — the holiday season is officially here. As you wind down with your loved ones after a tumultuous year in the crypto space, you’re probably in for a few fascinating (possibly even heated) discussions about Bitcoin, blockchains and even Ponzi schemes. As you prepare yourselves for these…
After the enormous damage served to the crypto ecosystem this past week, we feel a responsibility to detail the standards, operating principles, and values surrounding trust and transparency at Kraken. As a company deeply rooted in crypto values, we have always encouraged our clients to self-custody their crypto and take back their financial freedom. Every…
Given the current discussion regarding solvency, we wanted to explain the systems we have in place to ensure that assets on our exchange are readily available to you at any time and especially during times of uncertainty. First, it is important to note that Kraken has no exposure to Alameda Research and we hold about…
World-class security and protection for our clients have been at the heart of Kraken’s mission since our inception 11 years ago. With the motto security above everything, Kraken has earned trust among crypto investors with one uncompromising priority: the safeguarding of client funds. Eleven years on, we’re proud to announce that our over-the-counter (OTC) and…
We’re thrilled to announce that Kraken NFT is now live for a select group of beta testers. After waiting patiently for the chance to experience the marketplace, Kraken NFT Beta testers will have exclusive access to explore, trade and secure NFTs from the most popular artists and projects — all while paying zero gas fees.*…
