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Bitcoin ATMs offer a convenient and friendly way for consumers to purchase cryptocurrencies. That ease of use can sometimes come at the expense of security. Kraken Security Labs has uncovered multiple hardware and software vulnerabilities in a commonly used cryptocurrency ATM: The General Bytes BATMtwo (GBBATM2). Multiple attack vectors were found through the default administrative…
Bitcoin has earned its place as one of the defining technologies of the century. Every day, a new wave of people hear about it for the first time and the usual questions ensue: Am I too late to the party? How can I learn more about it? What’s the best way to buy and store…
To separate the signal from the noise, the Kraken Intelligence team analyzes on-chain data to bring you the latest insights into the ever-changing world of cryptoassets. Download the September on-chain report, “End of Summer Sale,” to learn why market participants remain optimistic (even in the face of a $10k red candle), what was behind recent…
September 24, 2021 | News Kraken is thrilled to announce a commitment to fund Bitcoin’s open-source Rust development ecosystem. In memory of late Bitcoin Rust contributor and former Kraken employee, Tamás Blummer, our internal Tamás Blummer Memorial Fund aims to accelerate the development of Bitcoin Rust libraries. A pioneering entrepreneur involved in several Bitcoin companies,…
September 21, 2021 | Product We are excited to announce that Kraken now supports Apple Pay and Google Pay in the Kraken App. At Kraken we are committed to continually offering faster, easier and more convenient ways for our clients to buy crypto. The Kraken App (available in the Apple App Store or Google Play…
One of Bitcoin’s biggest upgrades of all time is just around the corner, but few understand its potential impact. In Kraken Intelligence’s latest report, “Taproot Primer: An Upgrade For The Ages,” our team breaks down each of the three Bitcoin Improvement Proposals (BIPs) included in the Taproot upgrade and explains the transaction efficiency and user…
The crypto market has rallied from year-to-date lows, renewing hope of a bull market on the horizon. But, historical price analysis suggests the market may be due for a pause. In our latest report, “Game On,” the Kraken Intelligence team examines how much crypto rallied in August and whether the momentum could carry over into…
August 26, 2021 | News We are excited to announce that Kraken is now supporting Moonriver (MOVR). Deposits and withdrawals are now open. Trading will begin at approximately 09:00 UTC on August 27. Clients who contributed to Moonriver’s Parachain Auction on Kraken will automatically receive MOVR rewards in their Kraken account. Full details on the…
For the last few months, many in the crypto market have wondered if we were entering a bear market. A price surge in late July now has people asking, is the bull market back? In our July monthly report, “Bouncing Back,” Kraken Intelligence examines BTC’s price swing from just below $30k to $42k to see…
Do your parents give you the side eye when you start talking crypto? Do they react with skepticism, ridicule or scorn when you try to explain the revolutionary nature of the technology or immense potential for financial freedom and inclusion? It’s all good, we’ve got you covered. We’ve assembled a handy list of responses to…
