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We are excited to announce the launch of a new staking product for U.S. clients in 37 states and 2 territories, providing a straightforward and secure means for clients to participate in the security of supported networks. We plan to expand access to users in more states as permitted. Starting today, clients residing in eligible…
We’re thrilled to announce that ACT, GRASS, and ZEREBRO are now available for trading on Kraken! Funding and trading Trading for ACT, GRASS, and ZEREBRO will be live as of 15:00 UTC today, Jan 27, 2025. To add an asset to your Kraken account, navigate to Funding, select the asset you’re after, and hit ‘Deposit’. …
December 16, 2024 | News We have entered into an agreement with FTX Trading Ltd. (“FTX”) and its affiliated debtors (the “FTX Debtors”) to assist in distributing recoveries to retail customers in supported jurisdictions in accordance with the U.S. bankruptcy court-approved FTX Chapter 11 Plan of Reorganization. To ensure clients receive funds when distribution starts,…
Kraken is committed to ensuring that we comply with applicable laws and regulations. Our commitment to compliance, and evolving to keep up with regulatory change, positions us to advance our mission of accelerating global crypto adoption to promote financial freedom. Proactive regulatory adaptation Kraken has been proactive in adapting to regulatory changes. For instance, in…
November 21, 2024 | News Kraken is now one of Canada’s largest crypto trading platforms in terms of both the size of its local workforce, as well as combined client assets under custody. We are pleased to share that Kraken’s Canadian operation has surpassed $2 billion CAD of client assets and cash under custody. “Reaching…
By Thomas Perfumo, Kraken Head of Strategy As crypto’s influence grows, it is clear TradFi must adapt as 24/7 trading becomes a global and generational expectation. Born for this: The crypto advantage Cryptocurrencies revolutionize trading by allowing transactions to occur anytime, anywhere. This democratizes access, enabling a global community of investors to engage in trading…
As the world of digital finance continues to evolve, it’s essential to stay informed about the risks associated with fraudulent activities. During Scam Awareness Week, we aim to educate users on how to protect themselves from scams and highlight the industry’s efforts to create a safer ecosystem. Recognizing the risks: Common scam types Several scam…
By Bivu Das, Kraken U.K. General Manager “Tax complexity itself is a kind of tax.” This famous quote from U.S. Senator Max Baucus resonates regardless of your country of residence. In the emerging crypto ecosystem, there are additional complications given the lack of clear and consistent jurisdictional tax guidelines and the importance of accurately tracking…
Today, we announced that Arjun is joining Kraken as co-CEO. We’re making fundamental changes to how we innovate, build and roll out products for clients. Kraken was built from Day One with the mission of accelerating the global adoption of crypto so that everyone can achieve true financial freedom and inclusion. To continue forging our…
Ink is a cutting-edge Layer 2 (L2) blockchain built on Optimism’s Superchain and released by Kraken. As a natural evolution of our mission, Ink will serve as a seamless bridge to DeFi, empowering users to move onchain with confidence and ease. Being onchain can feel complex and daunting. As a single, integrated ecosystem, Ink simplifies…
