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Self-custody best practices

Self-custody in crypto is the process of storing your own cryptocurrency using a digital or physical wallet, thereby removing it completely from any exchange or custodial partner. A self-custody wallet, also known as a non-custodial wallet, ensures that you and only you have access to your cryptocurrency. Self-custody also means you are responsible for your…

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What is Proof of Reserves? A Beginner’s Guide

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…

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Build your crypto portfolio with recurring buys

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…

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How to talk to your relatives about crypto this holiday season

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…

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How Kraken is setting the standard for Proof of Reserves

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…

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Kraken celebrates excellence in cybersecurity with a new accreditation

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…

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Trading for Hashflow (HFT) is live

We’re thrilled to announce that Kraken now supports Hashflow (HFT)! Funding and Trading Funding and trading are live. You will be able to add these tokens to your Kraken account by navigating to Funding, selecting the asset, and hitting Deposit.  Ticker HFT Tradable against EUR, USD Price precision 4 decimal places Minimum Order Size 5…