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Kraken launches licensed broker offering for Australian wholesale clients

We’re thrilled to announce our new licensed broker offering that will service eligible Australian wholesale clients with a broad suite of exciting crypto-based derivatives products.  Starting today, we will enable wholesale clients to acquire crypto-based derivatives via our Australian financial services licensed broker. Our new crypto derivatives broker offering provides both flexibility and depth to…

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Kraken is Forbes’ #1-ranked crypto exchange

October 10, 2024 | Industry News We are proud to announce Kraken has been named the #1 crypto exchange by Forbes, solidifying our position as a leader in the cryptocurrency market. This recognition is a testament to Kraken’s commitment to providing a secure, reliable and client-friendly platform for buying, selling and trading digital assets. So,…

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Alex Mehrdad takes reins of our Canadian business; Mark Greenberg promoted to lead new global Asset Growth & Management division

We are pleased to announce that Alex Mehrdad has been appointed the new General Manager of our Canadian operation and will spearhead the next phase of our operational growth across Canada. The news follows an important year of hyper-growth for our Canadian business under Mark Greenberg’s stewardship, which resulted in Mark’s promotion to lead a…

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13 years ago: The Kraken emerged

In 2011, we embarked on a quest with a simple yet ambitious mission: to accelerate the adoption of cryptocurrency so that you and the rest of the world can achieve financial freedom and inclusion. It was the dawn of a commitment to security, innovation and transparency. Today, we stand tall as one of the largest,…

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Rewards is now available on Kraken Pro!

Seamlessly earn returns on all eligible cryptoassets! Rewards is our new feature that allows users to make their cryptoassets work harder while also helping support the crypto ecosystem by helping to validate transactions.  Earn rewards on assets held in your spot balance without locking them away or being subject to any bonding periods. You can…

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Kraken expands European footprint with German strategic partnership

Today, we double down on our European expansion strategy by announcing a new strategic partnership that enables us to actively enhance our product offering in Germany, a key market for European crypto adoption. Starting around July 10, 2024, we expect to offer German clients access to a range of innovative crypto products via a dedicated…

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Artificial intelligence is a game changer for crypto

By Vishnu Patankar, Kraken’s Chief Technology Officer Crypto is uniquely suited to adopt AI Our industry is known for its volatility and 24/7/365 dynamic. As anyone who’s worked in crypto knows, the bull run quickly leads to immense pressures on most core functions, such as account sign-ups, client responses and token listings. In these situations,…