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Kraken Scheduled Downtime This Saturday

The Kraken Website and API will be unavailable on Saturday, November 23 at 16:00 UTC for approximately 1 hour as we perform site maintenance. What’s the purpose of this downtime? We’re performing a scheduled upgrade that will improve system security, as this is our top priority.  How does this affect me? All spot exchange services…

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Lisk (LSK) Trading Starts November 19!

November 18, 2019 | News We are pleased to announce that Lisk (LSK) will be listed on Kraken starting November 19. What is Lisk (LSK)? Lisk is an open source blockchain, powered by a native utility token called LSK, that is focused on accessibility. Lisk allows developers to program in JavaScript, one of the most…

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Kraken Is Supporting DAI’s Multi-Collateral Upgrade

Below is an important announcement for all clients that hold DAI on Kraken. On November 18, MakerDAO is expected to launch a new set of smart contracts, changing the way DAI is generated. If you hold DAI on the exchange and wish to participate in this upgrade, you do not need to do anything –…

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Nano (NANO) Trading Starts November 6!

November 5, 2019 | News We are pleased to announce that Nano (NANO) will be listed on Kraken starting November 6. What is Nano (NANO)? Nano is a next-generation decentralized network and cryptocurrency designed to solve instantaneous peer-to-peer payments without fees or the need for expensive computational resources. Nano utilizes a novel, block-lattice data structure…

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The Kraken Pro Crypto Trading App is Here!

October 30, 2019 | News Kraken Pro delivers all the security and features you love about the Kraken Exchange, in a beautiful, mobile-first design for advanced crypto trading on the go. No more FOMO. No more being chained to your desk. Unplug yourself! Download now: Power and sophistication at the click of a button, including:…

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OmiseGO (OMG) and PAX Gold (PAXG) Trading Starts October 29th!

October 28, 2019 | News We are pleased to announce that OmiseGO (OMG) and PAX Gold (PAXG) will be listed on Kraken starting October 29. What is OmiseGO (OMG)? OmiseGO is a decentralized banking and exchange platform that enables instant, peer-to-peer transactions across multiple blockchains, asset classes (including fiat), and applications. Additionally, it seeks to…

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Siacoin (SC) Trading Starts October 9!

October 8, 2019 | News We are pleased to announce that Siacoin (SC) will be listed on Kraken starting October 9. What is Siacoin (SC)? The Sia network leverages underutilized hard drive capacity around the globe to create a decentralized data storage marketplace that is more resilient, private and affordable than traditional cloud storage solutions.…

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LINK and DAI Trading Starts September 25!

September 24, 2019 | News We are pleased to announce that Chainlink (LINK) and Dai (DAI) will be listed on Kraken starting September 25. What is Chainlink (LINK)? Chainlink connects decentralized peer-to-peer networks and smart contracts to real-world data, events, and payments. The Chainlink network uses reputation and validation systems to reward honest behavior among…

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ICX Trading Starts September 12!

September 11, 2019 | News We are pleased to announce that ICON (ICX) will be listed on Kraken starting September 12. What is ICON (ICX)? ICON is a South Korea-based blockchain project. It aims to be an interoperable blockchain on which multiple industries and business types can coexist on a single networkICON communities and nodes…