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BitMine and SharpLink amass $1B stash amid Ethereum’s rising appeal as ‘digital oil’

Ethereum-focused firms BitMine and SharpLink Gaming have each surpassed $1 billion in ETH holdings.BitMine disclosed on July 17 that it now holds 300,657 ETH, valued at approximately $1.04 billion. The firm acquired its holdings at an average price of $3,461.89 per token.Conversely, SharpLink Gaming has also expanded its Ethereum position, purchasing an additional $68.4 million…

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Kraken and Backed deepen xStocks reach with BNB Chain integration

In conjunction with xStocks partner Backed, we are excited to announce a strategic partnership with BNB Chain, one of the world’s leading blockchain ecosystems. Through this partnership, BNB Chain joins the rapidly growing xStocks Alliance, further accelerating onchain access to tokenized U.S. equities for users across the world. In the coming weeks, we will allow…

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Kraken rising: #2 in Kaiko’s Q2 2025 Exchange Ranking

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…

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Announcing maker rebates on select spot pairs

Starting June 27 at 12:00 UTC, we’re introducing a new maker fee incentive structure on a select number of lower-liquidity spot pairs. This is part of our ongoing effort to improve market structure, encourage tighter spreads, and deepen order book liquidity where it’s needed most. What’s changing? Eligible pairs will now follow a competitive rebate-driven…

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Kraken relocates headquarters to Wyoming

Our global headquarters is now officially in Cheyenne, Wyoming, affirming our commitment to U.S.-based crypto innovation. Renowned as a pioneer in crypto regulation, Wyoming is home to many forward-thinking policymakers and entrepreneurs who recognize the incredible potential of the technology. Wyoming’s commitment to innovation is both visible and extensive. The state has enacted over 30…

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CHEX is available for trading!

June 18, 2025 | Asset Listings We’re thrilled to announce that CHEX is now available for trading on Kraken! Funding and trading CHEX trading will be live as of 14:00 UTC today, June 18, 2025. To add an asset to your Kraken account, navigate to Funding, select the asset you’re after, and hit ‘Deposit’.  Make…