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Kraken Adds GBP and AUD Trading Pairs for 14 New Assets

As we further our expansion into markets that have substantial potential for growth, Kraken is more than doubling the number of trading pairs available to clients using both the British pound sterling (GBP) and the Australian dollar (AUD).  With the addition of 26 new trading pairs, Kraken’s GBP and AUD clients now have more seamless…

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2020 Crypto-In-Review: The Year of The ₿ull

Prices are soaring, innovation is breaking ground, opportunities are flourishing and cryptocurrency adoption is relentless. As we begin a new year with unbridled enthusiasm, Kraken examines the past year — one that won’t be soon forgotten.  The year 2020 will be remembered for economic and humanitarian catastrophe. It will also be recognized by the crypto…

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Kraken CEO Jesse Powell Talks Bitcoin’s Price Surge and DeFi Support

Bitcoin has returned to all-time highs, and with it, cryptocurrencies are again garnering attention from investors and legislators alike.  To help educate the public on these pressing trends, Kraken CEO Jesse Powell joined Yahoo Finance Live last Friday to discuss these topics within the context of increased government involvement in global economies.  Adoption of Bitcoin…

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Kraken Will Match $150,000 in Grants to Ethereum Developers with Gitcoin

Kraken is excited to announce it will match $150,000 in donations to open-source Ethereum projects in collaboration with Gitcoin, an Ethereum-based platform for fundraising.  The grants will mark Kraken’s first-ever donation to an Ethereum project, a development we feel recognizes the project’s maturity both as an asset and as a platform for applications. As the…

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Kraken Launches Account Funding and Trading in Japan

Today we are pleased to announce an important milestone in our high-growth expansion into the APAC region, with the launch of account funding and trading in Japan.  The following services are now available to Japan residents: Spot trading in 5 major cryptocurrencies – Bitcoin (XBT), Ethereum (ETH), Ripple (XRP), Bitcoin Cash (BCH) and Litecoin (LTC).…