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You can now independently verify that the bitcoin and ether balances you hold on Kraken are backed by real assets secured by our global exchange. That’s because today we are releasing the results of our most recent Proof of Reserves audit, an advanced cryptographic accounting procedure we aim to conduct semi-annually in the years ahead with the help…
Kraken is thrilled to announce that we have acquired Staked, an infrastructure platform that allows for secure, cost-effective, and non-custodial crypto staking. One of the largest deals in the history of crypto, this acquisition perfectly complements our existing custodial staking offering, enabling all of our clients to earn rewards on their crypto while retaining complete control over their digital assets.…
November 23, 2021 | News We’re thrilled to announce that Kraken now supports free withdrawals to U.S. bank accounts via the Automated Clearing House (ACH) network. Here’s What You Need To Know ACH withdrawals are available via the website in the Funding section. Select it as an option when withdrawing USD. This method is currently…
November 16, 2021 | News In the fast-paced world of cryptocurrencies, every second counts when you’re moving money around. Building the bridges that allow for seamless transfers from legacy banking platforms to the ever-growing number of blockchain networks is no easy task, but it’s one of our foremost priorities at Kraken. It’s for this reason…
We are excited to announce that Polkadot Parachain Auctions are now live. Earn rewards while supporting your favorite Polkadot projects on Kraken! With as little as 0.1 DOT, you can cast your vote in an auction for the next parachain to be added to the Polkadot network. Purchase DOT here or deposit it by navigating…
October 22, 2021 | News We’re thrilled to announce that Kraken now supports staking for holders of Algorand’s native token, ALGO! Head into the Earn section of your account to put your ALGO to work today. What is Algorand? Algorand is a Proof-of-Stake blockchain that rewards users for contributing their funds as part of the…
October 21, 2021 | News We’re thrilled to announce that Kraken now supports Bifrost (BNC)! Deposits and withdrawals are available starting now. Trading will begin October 26 at approximately 15:30 UTC. Clients who contributed to Bifrost’s Parachain Auction on Kraken have now received BNC rewards in their Kraken account. Get full details on the rewards…
Kraken is thrilled to announce support for upcoming parachain slot auctions on the Polkadot network. We’ve already empowered clients to participate in Kusama’s growing ecosystem via parachain auctions — so far resulting in over $35 million contributed in 2021. Clients looking to support the bids of their favorite Polkadot projects will be able to do…
You don’t want to miss this year’s hottest digital music festival. Kicking off at 8pm UTC on October 21, the Metaverse Festival will welcome 80+ artists across five stages in Decentraland’s all-new venue. As a sponsor for the festival, Kraken is delighted to support an initiative that brings together the crypto community. Each day of…
We made FLOW available for trading and staking to the majority of our clients around the globe earlier this year. We’re delighted to announce that we’re now rolling these functions out for U.S. and Canadian residents on Tuesday, October 19! What Is FLOW? FLOW is the token for Flow, a blockchain pioneered by Dapper Labs…
