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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…

December 6, 2023

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Kraken launches Virtual Asset Service Provider (VASP) services in Belgium

November 7, 2023 | News Kraken has launched VASP services in Belgium, utilising its EU subsidiary, which has registered under the VASP regimes in Ireland, Spain and Italy. This launch reinforces Kraken’s ongoing commitment to upholding Europe’s robust anti-money laundering and compliance standards. And further underscores Kraken’s dedication to advancing crypto adoption across Europe, now…

November 7, 2023

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Security above everything: why every month is Cybersecurity Awareness Month at Kraken

By Nick Percoco, Kraken Chief Security Officer Cybersecurity cannot be an afterthought for a crypto platform. At Kraken, we consider securing our clients’ personal information and cryptoassets to be our highest priority, so we place security above everything. Following October’s Cybersecurity Awareness Month, we’d like to tell you more about our ongoing approach to safeguarding…

November 6, 2023

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Introducing the ultimate free fan engagement experience: Williams Racing Collectibles+ Grid Pass

Collect your free pass and unlock immediate exclusive digital and physical perks and access to unique Williams Racing experiences, powered by Kraken. Kraken, the Official Crypto and Web3 Partner of Williams Racing, is excited to announce a new innovation in fan engagement and digital collectibles; Williams Racing Collectibles+ Grid Pass, powered by Kraken. The program…

October 17, 2023

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Kraken to acquire Dutch crypto broker BCM in commitment to grow European business

Kraken is thrilled to announce our planned acquisition of Coin Meester B.V. (BCM) in the Netherlands. The deal highlights our commitment to growing our business in Europe by leveraging our strong financial position and highly competitive product offering. Founded in 2017, BCM is one of the Netherlands oldest and most respected registered crypto brokers. The…

October 5, 2023

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Kraken Progresses European Expansion, Secures EU E-Money License and VASP in Spain

We are excited to announce we have received authorization from the Central Bank of Ireland as an E-Money Institution (EMI). In addition, we have also successfully registered with the Bank of Spain as a Virtual Asset Service Provider (VASP). These authorizations highlight our ongoing commitment to growing our European business. The EMI license, granted to…

September 26, 2023

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BRICK and MOON trading starts today on spot and futures!

Update: As of October 18, 2023, r/CryptoCurrency Moons (MOON) is no longer available for futures trading. We’re thrilled to announce that Bricks (BRICK) and Moons (MOON) start trading today on Kraken! Funding and trading BRICK and MOON funding is live now and trading starts later today. Add BRICK and MOON to your Kraken account by navigating to…

August 7, 2023

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12 Years of Kraken: CEO Dave Ripley on empowering the next billion crypto users

Twelve years ago, we began our pioneering mission to become one of the first and most successful digital asset exchanges. We started by trading only four cryptocurrencies, but now support over 220 assets on 67 blockchains – and over 700 markets. We’ve been at the forefront of the crypto revolution since 2011. As one of…

August 2, 2023

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Meet Kraken’s new Chief Technology Officer, Vishnu Patankar

Kraken, one of the world’s longest standing and most trusted crypto platforms, today announced the appointment of Vishnu Patankar as Chief Technology Officer (CTO). Patankar brings over twenty years of technology expertise to Kraken and helped Fortune 500 companies like Microsoft, Amazon, Intel, and Groupon to scale products that impacted millions of clients worldwide. At…

June 7, 2023

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Why buy an NFT: Community membership

One of the most misunderstood aspects of non-fungible token (NFT) ownership has steadily turned into one of its biggest draws. While some are solely focused on the media the NFTs represent, others are exploring what it means to be the rightful owner of that piece of media. Within most NFT collections, there is a fixed…

May 11, 2023