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Kraken is supporting four new assets: Badger DAO (BADGER), Cartesi (CTSI), Loopring (LRC) and Wrapped Bitcoin (WBTC). Deposits for all four assets are available starting now Trading will begin on August 3 at approximately 15:30 UTC for all assets Note: Trading is not available to residents of the USA, Canada, Australia and Japan. Here’s a…
Today, Kraken is proud to celebrate our 10 year anniversary. For the last decade, it has been our goal to promote the adoption of cryptocurrencies and ensure that our clients enjoy a best-in-class experience when engaging with the crypto ecosystem. It’s amazing to think about the journey this industry has been through since Kraken’s founding…
Kraken is excited to announce the listing of Solana (SOL) and Serum (SRM) as well as staking support for Solana (SOL) with up to 6.5% in yearly rewards. Deposits and withdrawals for both assets are open so you can start depositing now! Staking is also available for SOL today. Deposit SOL and SRM Now! Please…
Millions of people worldwide are seeking to break free from the old way of investing. Today, investors have charts, real-time news, communities and commission-free trading platforms guiding their financial decisions and behaviors. Millions of people are looking to crypto for a better user experience. Crypto markets have democratized information sharing, provided open, 24/7/365 access to investments,…
“Why do we want a crypto bank to be licensed?” For veteran bankers asking that question, the answer may not be found easily – until they speak with Jan Owen, one of Kraken Bank’s Board of Directors. Speaking the same language to regulators, legislators and veterans of the financial services industry is one of the…
Humans have always loved making and displaying art. Deep within a cave in modern-day Spain lies a Neanderthal hand stencil that scientists have radiocarbon dated to 64,000 years – it’s the oldest known example of art anywhere in the world. Over the past 60,000 years, human creative expression has expanded into a plethora of mediums,…
Kraken works hard to maintain a secure and fair exchange for all clients and to ensure traders are always freely able to execute orders – even amid the more volatile moments common to the growing digital asset market. The digital asset market remains unique among financial markets because of its decentralized structure, which offers clients the…
The rise of Decentralized Finance (DeFi) has not only brought a newfound wave of innovation to the broader crypto ecosystem, but also the opportunity for savvy investors to generate staggering returns. Like all markets, especially those in a state of adolescence, DeFi’s reward isn’t without its risks. After all, depositing assets in internet protocols is…
We are excited to announce that we will be making Kraken’s spot prices available to Decentralized Finance applications and developers on Ethereum and other leading blockchains by running our own Chainlink node. As one of the world’s largest and most liquid cryptocurrency exchanges, we feel it is critical to make our cryptocurrency data accessible directly…
January 4, 2021 | News Kraken recently warned of the deficiencies in a proposed U.S. government rulemaking. Today, Kraken is publishing its official response. Kraken believes the proposed rule would be bad for America and for the world. It would be a substantial departure from existing law. It would require enormous ongoing expenditure of resources…
