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November 21, 2024 | News Kraken is now one of Canada’s largest crypto trading platforms in terms of both the size of its local workforce, as well as combined client assets under custody. We are pleased to share that Kraken’s Canadian operation has surpassed $2 billion CAD of client assets and cash under custody. “Reaching…
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…
Kraken Wallet now offers encrypted iCloud backups for your secret recovery phrase (SRP). This feature provides a simple and secure way to store your SRP and recover your wallet, helping ensure you always have access to your cryptoassets. Self-custody with peace of mind Kraken Wallet users enjoy the freedom of self-custody, retaining full control over…
Our mission constantly challenges us to find innovative ways to accelerate the global adoption of crypto. kBTC builds upon Bitcoin’s fundamental strengths – security, scarcity and its role as a store of value – and extends its utility further, into DeFi and beyond. kBTC is a fully backed, cross-network-compatible ERC-20 token. Each kBTC token is fully…
Our partnership is focused on fusing the crypto ecosystem with the RB Leipzig fan experience to provide interactive opportunities for fans. Underpinned by an emphasis on educating new audiences about crypto, both sides are collaborating to unleash crypto’s full potential and inspire new ways for German fans to deepen their connection to the club.In practice,…
Today we announced the closing of the Coin Meester B.V. (BCM) acquisition, a key element in our European growth strategy. With the acquisition of BCM, one of the Netherlands’ oldest and most respected registered crypto brokers, we have significantly expanded our Dutch footprint and enhanced our business with a registered Virtual Asset Service Provider (VASP)…
Thanks to improvements made to Tezos’ reward issuance mechanism, which were brought on by the Paris Protocol update, you can now earn more on your XTZ when you stake with Kraken. Kraken is introducing Bonded staking for XTZ, which will allow XTZ holders to earn 12-16% APR on their coins. While Kraken has supported flexible…
We’re thrilled to announce that AUCTION, CPOOL, KMNO, PRCL, PRIME, TURBO, ZEX, and ZK are all now available on Kraken! Funding and trading Trading for all 8 assets will be live as of 17:00 PM UTC today, August 13th, 2024. To add an asset to your Kraken account, navigate to Funding, select the asset you’re…
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,…
Custody is integral to the institutional crypto space; institutions need a secure and trusted provider to engage in the digital asset class. We’re proud to offer Kraken Custody* to clients outside the U.S., marking a key milestone since it launched in March this year. Kraken Institutional has a strong presence in the UK and Australia.…
