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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.…
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…
Your easy-to-use onchain gateway Whether you’re a Kraken client or not, you can use multichain Kraken Wallet as your bridge to the decentralized financial system. Built on our core values of privacy and security, Kraken Wallet provides self-custody of digital assets and data by providing an onchain experience users will love – backed by Kraken’s…
We believe that the most secure mobile crypto wallet is one that overcomes the inherent constraints of its mobile operating system. For instance, on iOS, Apple’s CryptoKit doesn’t support the secp256k1 elliptic curve, a standard for Bitcoin, Ethereum and many other blockchains. This limitation restricts developers from utilizing the secure element of devices for key…
By Tim Ogilvie, Global Head of Institutional In crypto, there’s no substitute for experience. Institutions need a dedicated and experienced partner: one that’s innovative and flexible enough to offer solutions that suit the growing needs of institutions as they adopt, manage and scale their crypto practices. That’s where Kraken Institutional comes in. Made up of…
We’re thrilled to announce that Kraken now supports new margin pairs for Optimism (OP), Synthetic (SNX), Injective (INJ) and Celestia (TIA)! Margin trading is now available for the below pairs for OP, SNX and TIA: Pair basePair nameAvailable leverageLong Position Limit Short Position LimitOPOPUSD2X1400014000SNXSNXUSD2X75007500INJINJUSD3X16001600INJINJEUR2X15001500TIATIAUSD3X30003000 Here’s what you need to know about the assets: Optimism (OP) is…
So as Sam Bankman-Fried stands trial for wire fraud, securities fraud, commodities fraud, money laundering and campaign finance violations, let’s remember one thing above all else: crypto itself is not on trial. Bitcoin is a technological fortress built to endure, and no amount of speculative narratives or individual fallibility could ever change that. After FTX’s…
As part of Kraken’s commitment to client security, we have completed and passed an independent auditor’s examination over internal controls as defined by the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (“AICPA”) SOC 2, Type I compliance standard. We’d like to share details about this process and how it serves our mission to be one of…
Proof is paramount to cybersecurity. At Kraken, proof of security essentially means “don’t trust but verify.” This mindset guarantees that the work associated with growing and improving on our exchange can continue unhindered while protecting you 24/7. Kraken invests heavily in our cybersecurity program to safeguard your funds, NFTs, and privacy. Don’t just trust us.…
