Everything web3, crypto, defi, degen
We are committed to maintaining the highest standards of trust, security and integrity. We do this to protect our clients while advancing our mission to accelerate the global adoption of crypto. We take our responsibility seriously, which is why preventing bad actors from using our platform is a key part of our efforts. Our approach:…
We’re excited to announce the launch of Kraken Prime, a full-service prime brokerage solution purpose-built to offer institutional investors seamless access to trading, custody and financing through a unified platform. With Kraken Prime, institutional clients gain access to deep, multi-venue liquidity, sophisticated trading tools and high-touch client service — all consolidated into a single, streamlined…
With Europe’s institutional appetite for digital assets increasing and its regulatory framework firming up, we recently hosted Unlocking Derivatives: Regulation, Markets & Beyond. The session convened market leaders and asset managers to talk through the growing relevance of crypto derivatives for professional investors. Following our recent launch of Europe’s largest regulated futures offering, here’s a…
Institutional investors and high-net-worth clients are increasingly looking for ways to generate returns on digital assets held in secure, regulated environments. Through the launch of the USDG Rewards Program, Kraken Custody now offers rewards on USDG, a stablecoin built on the Ethereum platform. Enrollment is seamless; clients who hold or pledge USDG within custody are…
Kraken began 2025 building on 2024’s solid momentum, navigating a shifting and softening market to outperform, even growing volume share. Our sustained performance across cycles demonstrates the resiliency of our platform, which continues to attract new clients and deepen existing relationships. We took a meaningful step toward our multi-asset vision by acquiring NinjaTrader, and rolled…
We are excited to announce that Kraken Wrapped Bitcoin (kBTC) is now live on Unichain, an Ethereum-based Layer 2 built for DeFi. Additionally, Unichain users and developers can now transfer ETH and USDT0 directly between Kraken and Unichain. The integration expands Kraken’s role as the liquidity hub for clients to seamlessly tap into multi-chain experiences. …
March 20, 2025 | News We are excited to announce we have entered into an agreement to acquire NinjaTrader, the leading U.S. retail futures trading platform, for $1.5 billion, subject to certain purchase price adjustments. This acquisition strengthens our position as a 24/7, always-on technology platform built for professional traders, making us a leader in…
March 14, 2025 | Asset Listings We’re thrilled to announce that B3 is now available for trading on Kraken! Funding and trading B3 trading will be live as of 15:00 UTC today, Mar 14, 2025. To add an asset to your Kraken account, navigate to Funding, select the asset you’re after, and hit ‘Deposit’. Make…
Our FIX API for derivatives trading is a significant addition to our suite of API solutions. Designed specifically to cater to the needs of professional and institutional clients, our new API facilitates seamless integration with our derivatives trading engine. Built on the industry-standard FIX 4.4 protocol, our implementation ensures compatibility with existing trading systems while…
We’re expanding our derivatives multi-collateral trading suite with new collateral currencies, updated haircuts, and important changes to existing assets. These updates will give Kraken Pro traders more flexibility to manage positions and hedge risk in dynamic markets. Read on to see what’s new, how collateral works for Kraken Pro Derivatives, and what it all means…
