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We are proud to share that we closely collaborated with the United States Secret Service (USSS) on an extensive investigation into a crypto fraud scheme. Fraudsters used social engineering techniques to build trust with victims over time, an approach commonly known as “pig butchering.” This joint effort resulted in the largest-ever crypto seizure by the…
We’re thrilled to announce that Kraken ranked #2 globally in Kaiko’s Q2 2025 Exchange Ranking, up from our #3 spot in Q1. This advance reflects what our global community already knows: We aren’t just one of the world’s leading crypto exchanges, we’re a platform that’s constantly improving, evolving and pushing the industry forward. Kaiko’s exchange…
We are committed to maintaining the highest standards of trust, security and integrity. We do this to protect our clients while advancing our mission to accelerate the global adoption of crypto. We take our responsibility seriously, which is why preventing bad actors from using our platform is a key part of our efforts. Our approach:…
By Nick Percoco, Kraken Chief Security Officer Each year, crypto conferences are growing larger and becoming more global. From New York to Dubai to Singapore, there are in-person opportunities to engage with peers across the crypto community. These gatherings are one sign that crypto has reached an inflection point in mainstream adoption. But with that…
With Europe’s institutional appetite for digital assets increasing and its regulatory framework firming up, we recently hosted Unlocking Derivatives: Regulation, Markets & Beyond. The session convened market leaders and asset managers to talk through the growing relevance of crypto derivatives for professional investors. Following our recent launch of Europe’s largest regulated futures offering, here’s a…
By Pranesh Anthapur, Kraken Chief People Officer As one of the world’s most trusted crypto platforms, we embrace innovation – not just in crypto, but also in how we manage and support our employees, Krakenites. AI is an element of our HR strategy, helping us make more data-driven decisions, enhance the candidate experience and continuously…
Once again, Kraken has been recognized as the Australian crypto industry’s best in class, taking home two prestigious awards at Finder’s 2025 Crypto Trading Platform Awards. We won both Best Crypto Trading Platform and Best Advanced Crypto Trading Platform, while also taking home a Highly Commended for Beginner Crypto Trading Platform. We won Best Advanced…
We’re excited to announce that Kraken ranked 3rd overall in Kaiko’s Q1 2025 exchange ranking, moving up from 7th place last year among the 44 largest centralized crypto exchanges. This ranking, which evaluates exchanges based on critical factors such as governance, security, technology and liquidity, reflects our continued industry leadership and deep commitment to our…
By Jonathan Jachym, Kraken Global Head of Policy and Government Relations Just weeks ago, I had the privilege of testifying before the U.S. House Financial Services Subcommittee on Digital Assets. It’s difficult to overstate the magnitude of the opportunity we now have to finalize U.S. market structure legislation and create a clear regulatory framework for…
Note: This is a blog summary of CF Benchmarks’ full 2025 market outlook. Digital asset evolution Cryptocurrencies are no longer a niche interest. Bitcoin and Ethereum have seen their ecosystems expand significantly. One of the biggest drivers has been the introduction of ETFs for each token. These financial products have accelerated institutional investment and brought…
