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We’re excited to announce our new colocation service, which will provide clients access to ultra-fast execution. The service is designed to further enhance our trading performance and scalability, while maintaining fair and transparent access to our global crypto markets. Starting later this year, clients will be able to access ultra-low-latency trading from our European data…
March 11, 2025 | News Traders need deep liquidity, precision execution and seamless access to the market. That’s why Kraken OTC is evolving: We’ve lowered our minimum trade size to $50,000 and enhanced trade history visibility. Active traders now have easier access to institutional-grade liquidity, along with more control and efficiency. Lower minimum trade size…
We’re excited to announce we have officially secured an Electronic Money Institution (EMI) authorization from the U.K.’s Financial Conduct Authority (FCA). This important milestone for our U.K. operation accelerates our growth plans and unlocks opportunities to launch even more exciting products and services to meet the evolving needs of U.K. clients. Our EMI license strengthens…
Today marks a pivotal moment for Kraken. The SEC staff has agreed in principle to dismiss its lawsuit against Kraken with prejudice, with no admission of wrongdoing, no penalties paid and no changes to our business. The SEC’s decision to dismiss its lawsuit against us (and many others) is more than just a legal victory…
At Kraken, we’re committed to offering trusted, transparent and innovative stablecoin solutions. That’s why we’re proud to work alongside Paxos, Robinhood and Anchorage as part of the Global Dollar Network to bring you USDG. Backed by Paxos, a global leader in stablecoins, USDG comes with the confidence of over $160 billion in stablecoins issued since…
We offer a variety of crypto products and services to millions of clients in 190+ countries. Last year, we received data requests from law enforcement and government agencies located in 71 countries. Combined global law enforcement and regulatory agency requests increased 38.6% in 2024 vs. 2023 U.S. agencies issued 28.6% of all data requests in…
In his new role, Ben Gray will oversee our legal, compliance and enterprise risk management operations, guiding the company through the rapidly evolving regulatory landscape. He will ensure we continue to uphold the highest standards of compliance and integrity as it further expands its geographical footprint and product portfolio. Ben will report directly to our…
We’re excited to announce we have obtained a Markets in Financial Instruments Directive (MiFID) license in the EU. The license was obtained through the acquisition of a Cypriot Investment Firm, which was recently approved by the Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC). This milestone marks a significant step in our expansion strategy, allowing us to…
By Arjun Sethi, Kraken co-CEO Kraken was founded in 2011 with a clear vision: Build the most secure, reliable and accessible crypto exchange in the world. Our founders, Jesse Powell and Thanh Luu, started the company with a relentless focus on product, execution and long-term impact. At the time, Mt. Gox was on the verge…
Ink, a Layer 2 (L2) built on the Optimism Superchain, is now live on mainnet, embarking on its mission to bridge the gap between users and the builders engineering the future of DeFi by creating a seamless, connected ecosystem. Initially planned for Q1 2025, Ink has launched ahead of schedule after a successful period of…
