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September 24, 2021 | News Kraken is thrilled to announce a commitment to fund Bitcoin’s open-source Rust development ecosystem. In memory of late Bitcoin Rust contributor and former Kraken employee, Tamás Blummer, our internal Tamás Blummer Memorial Fund aims to accelerate the development of Bitcoin Rust libraries. A pioneering entrepreneur involved in several Bitcoin companies,…
Today we are excited to announce that Kraken has donated $250,000 to the Ethereum Foundation to support developer teams working to achieve critical milestones on the Ethereum roadmap. We believe it’s our responsibility to support the open-source innovators who are building the next generation of Ethereum, one of the key pillars of the crypto ecosystem. …
Kraken is excited to announce we have officially partnered with the University of Wyoming to launch a multi-year education effort designed to prepare the next generation for a digital asset-powered economy. This program marks Kraken’s largest ever commitment to furthering the study of Bitcoin and digital asset technologies, and represents a deepening of our presence…
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 pleased to announce that deposit fees for more than 70 supported digital assets have been reduced to zero, beginning today. This will make it even easier for seven million clients – and counting – to purchase crypto on Kraken’s premium exchange platform, as well as help Kraken fulfill one of its core objectives:…
“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…
2020 proved a wild year for digital asset investors as prices swung from steep lows to all-time highs, but Kraken navigated a steady course and continued to shepherd industry growth. As you prepare for the year ahead (one our VIP clients think will bring no shortage of opportunities), we’d like to revisit our major milestones.…
Kraken CEO Jesse Powell has made it his mission to ease the adoption curve for new cryptocurrency investors and traders – and that vision is having an industry-wide impact. In fact, Coindesk, one of the market’s leading publications, has recognized Jesse by selecting him as one of its “Most Influential” people for 2020. The list,…
Bitcoin has returned to all-time highs, and with it, cryptocurrencies are again garnering attention from investors and legislators alike. To help educate the public on these pressing trends, Kraken CEO Jesse Powell joined Yahoo Finance Live last Friday to discuss these topics within the context of increased government involvement in global economies. Adoption of Bitcoin…
Crypto Facilities, a subsidiary of Kraken, the largest cryptocurrency exchange in Europe by euro trading volumes, has become the first cryptocurrency company to obtain a Multilateral Trading Facility (MTF) license from the UK’s Financial Conduct Authority (FCA). With this new license, Crypto Facilities will be able to expand its product range and better serve institutional…
