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Self-custody in crypto is the process of storing your own cryptocurrency using a digital or physical wallet, thereby removing it completely from any exchange or custodial partner. A self-custody wallet, also known as a non-custodial wallet, ensures that you and only you have access to your cryptocurrency. Self-custody also means you are responsible for your…
We’re thrilled to announce that Kraken now supports deposits and withdrawals of Polygon (MATIC) on the Polygon Network! In addition to supporting MATIC natively on Polygon, we will continue to support deposits and withdrawals of MATIC on the Ethereum network (ERC-20). Funding, trading and staking Funding and trading are already live. You can transfer MATIC…
We’re thrilled to announce that Kraken NFT is now live for a select group of beta testers. After waiting patiently for the chance to experience the marketplace, Kraken NFT Beta testers will have exclusive access to explore, trade and secure NFTs from the most popular artists and projects — all while paying zero gas fees.*…
October 27, 2022 | Asset Listings, Product We’re thrilled to announce that Kraken now supports deposits and withdrawals of USD Coin (USDC) on Tron and Solana, in addition to the Ethereum network! Funding is already live. You can transfer these tokens to your Kraken account by navigating to Funding, selecting USDC and the desired deposit…
Following Kraken’s listings of Altair (AIR), Basilisk (BSX), Bifrost (BNC), Karura (KAR), KILT (KILT), Kintsugi (KINT), Moonriver (MOVR), Phala (PHA) and Tokemak (TOKE) for most countries, Kraken is excited to announce the availability of these tokens for residents of the United States and Canada! Funding and Trading Funding and trading are live. Keep an eye…
Following several months of headwinds for the crypto space, the crypto market trended lower in September. ETH fell significantly more than BTC as Ethereum transitioned from proof-of-work (PoW) to proof-of-stake (PoS) via The Merge. ETH sold off sharply post-Merge in classic “buy the rumor, sell the news” price action. The downtrending crypto market and bleak…
Hot on the heels of August, September 2022 also trended negatively for cryptoassets overall. Based on market capitalization, all sectors saw negative returns for the month, ranging from -14% to -1%. Following the overall crypto market trend, NFT market activity also slowed in August. Average daily users and average daily transactions fell -5.7% and -3.1%…
We’re thrilled to announce that Kraken now supports Coin98 (C98), Galxe (GAL), Rocket Pool (RPL), Stargate Finance (STG) and Synapse (SYN)! Funding and Trading Funding is live, and trading will begin on September 29 at approximately 14:30 UTC. Keep an eye on the status page for updates. You can add these tokens to your Kraken…
We are pleased to announce that Kraken now supports EthereumPoW (ETHW). Funding and Trading ETHW trading is live and the ETHW token has been distributed to eligible clients. A further announcement will be made once Funding is live, at which point you will be able to add ETHW to your Kraken account by navigating to…
We’re quickly approaching The Merge, the most notable upgrade in Ethereum’s history and a crucial turning point for the wider crypto industry. As the Ethereum blockchain transitions from proof-of-work (PoW) to proof-of-stake (PoS), The Merge is expected to be the bedrock upon which Ethereum’s scalability improvements are built. As this highly anticipated event draws closer,…
