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Busting Crypto Myths: “Bitcoin is a Ponzi Scheme”

Over the last decade, countless critics have pointed the finger at Bitcoin as being nothing more than an intelligently-orchestrated Ponzi scheme. Detractors like Brazilian computer scientist Jorge Stolfi argue that the leading decentralized cryptocurrency bears all the hallmarks of a scam named after Italian swindler Charles Ponzi. The question whether or not cryptocurrency in general…

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Announcing 70 NFT Collections for Kraken NFT Beta Testers

We’re thrilled to reveal 70 of the leading NFT collections that will soon be available to Kraken NFT beta testers. We carefully selected these collections so you can explore, curate and secure the NFT collection of your dreams with zero gas fees.* The beta will include NFT collections across the Ethereum and Solana blockchains. We…

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Kraken NFT is Coming: Join the Waitlist

Non-fungible tokens (NFTs) have redefined the concepts of digital expression, culture and ownership for creators and collectors alike. But the fast-changing, complex ecosystem has made it difficult for many to join in the excitement of the space.  Kraken is ready to change that. Today, we are delighted to open the waitlist for Kraken NFT —…

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2021’s Crypto-in-Review: Going Mainstream

If 2020 was the year of the bull, 2021 was the year that crypto went mainstream. In the past twelve months, we’ve witnessed leaps in adoption, infrastructure, regulation, and policy — not to mention new all-time highs. As we head into 2022, the Kraken Intelligence team revisited some of the past year’s most notable market…

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We’ve Been Here Before – June 2021 Market Recap & Outlook

VIP clients are the first to receive Kraken Intelligence reports. If you’d like access to our newsletter or want to start trading, get the resources crypto investors worldwide trust.  The crypto markets were brimming with excitement to start 2021. But as we enter the dog days of summer, bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies are flatlining, sentiment…

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Meet The Kraken Bank Executive Team: CEO David Kinitsky

First revealed last September, Kraken is quietly hard at work gearing up to launch Kraken Bank. This exciting new venture is helping to shape the landscape for both Bitcoin and other cryptocurrency services – and the banking industry – well into the future.  While we can’t reveal all the details yet, we sat down with…

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Hosting the Bitcoin Whitepaper

January 26, 2021 | News In solidarity with other leading companies in the cryptocurrency community, we are posting the Bitcoin white paper to our official blog.  We believe that Bitcoin is open-source software, and that maintaining access to this document is essential to educating others about the financial freedoms the technology offers.  We stand opposed…