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Kraken patrocina al Atlético de Madrid

Nos complace anunciar que somos el Patrocinador Oficial de Crypto y Web3 del Atlético de Madrid, uno de los clubes de fútbol más emblemáticos de España. Además, desde la temporada 2024, también somos Patrocinador Oficial de las Mangas de todas las camisetas de fútbol de hombre y mujer del Atlético de Madrid. El objetivo de…

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Kraken co-founds Blockchain Security Standards Council

We’re pleased to announce the founding of the Blockchain Security Standards Council (BSSC). This nonprofit organization will seek to establish uniform security standards in the crypto industry. The BSSC’s participants will address emerging security threats by working toward a consensus of agreed upon standards. Such threats include fraud, nation-state targeted campaigns and protocol and contract…

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Kraken wins big at two Australian crypto industry award shows

We are delighted to announce that Kraken has been recognized across multiple categories in two recent Australian crypto industry award ceremonies: Finder’s Crypto Trading Platform Awards 2024 and WeMoney’s 2024 Crypto Awards.  Finder, an award-winning financial comparison site, named Kraken Best Overall Crypto Trading Platform for Australian clients during 2024. This determination came after their…

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Kraken co-founds Crypto Information Sharing and Analysis Center (ISAC) 

We’re pleased to be a founding member of the industry’s first-ever Crypto Information Sharing and Analysis Center (ISAC). This not-for-profit organization will foster a collaborative approach to information sharing across the ecosystem to reduce cybersecurity exploits and improve trust in blockchain and cryptoasset technology.    “While Kraken has a proven track record for robust cybersecurity protocols,…

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Kraken wins (again) at European Customer Centricity Awards

We are proud to announce that, for the second year running, Kraken has been recognized at the annual European Customer Centricity Awards (ECCAs). We won the Customer Insight & Feedback category and were shortlisted for Customer Centric Culture and Customer Centricity in B2B. Overcoming strong competition, this year’s award follows our dual 2023 ECCAs wins…

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How crypto is leading the way in upskilling

Upskilling focuses on expanding employees’ abilities and scope of knowledge within their current field. Our always-on mentality toward upskilling drives investment in the growth and advancement of our global team through initiatives like our Talent and Development program. Why invest in upskilling? Doom and gloom about technology eliminating human jobs has been around for hundreds…

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U.S. crypto taxes in 2024: fast facts

IRS tax season is officially open in the United States. April 15, 2024 is the deadline for crypto holders to report their 2023 transactions to the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). The 2023 tax year includes any activity between January 1, 2023 and December 31, 2023. Late filings, failure to pay taxes owed and crypto tax…

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Crypto and the age of alternative payroll

By Pranesh Anthapur, Kraken Chief People Officer Payroll capabilities are expanding alongside vast improvements to blockchain technology. With these innovations, global employees may want a wider range of digital asset options, such as NFTs, cryptocurrencies, and bitcoin IRAs.  Let’s explore why and how to empower employees with unprecedented control over their financial future. The global…

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Kraken execs talk U.S. crypto regulation at Blockchain Association Policy Summit

The intimate conversation between two prominent crypto-sector thought leaders provided a comprehensive snapshot of how far the U.S. financial technology regulatory discussion has come. Its tone resonated through following panels with other influential crypto policy experts including SEC Commissioner Hester Pierce, CFTC Commissioner Kristin Johnson, Senators Cynthia Lummis (R-WY) and Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY), Representative Ritchie…