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We’ve got some exciting news to make your crypto journey even smoother: PayPal is now a funding option for Kraken clients in the U.S. That means you can deposit USD and start trading in just a few taps — no wires, no wait and definitely no bank logins. If you use PayPal, you’re already halfway…
In our latest Kraken Trading Spaces, Dentoshi unpacked one of the most valuable edges in trading: Spotting outperformers before the rest of the market does. With the crypto markets in a period of chop, earnings season heating up and broader macro catalysts in play, Dentoshi shared timely insights on how to identify early winners before…
We’re committed to providing traders with greater flexibility and control, and are excited to announce a significant expansion in our collateral opportunities for Kraken Pro traders. What is a collateral currency? A collateral currency can be fiat, crypto or stablecoin you can use for trading on margin. Unlike standard spot trading, margin trading allows you…
In brief Google is launching Kaggle Gaming Arena with top AI models facing off in a live-streamed chess tournament. ChatGPT, Gemini, Claude, and others will compete in bracket-style matches judged by skill-based rankings. The tournament will test AI reasoning under pressure, with move logic and strategy revealed to the public. On Tuesday, Google will launch…
August is the month of “Remember that Franchise?” Aside from the annual Madden game, a lot of the games we’re looking forward to this month are returns to older franchises—one of which hasn’t seen a new entry in almost 15 years. There are a few remake/remaster-type games on this list, but our first entry, Mafia: The…
In brief Cboe BZX has filed with the SEC to list the Invesco Galaxy Solana ETF, offering investors regulated access to Solana, including the potential to earn staking rewards. The filing argues Solana’s trading volume justifies approval without a futures market surveillance agreement, citing $2 billion in daily volume across major exchanges like Coinbase and…
In brief Nathan Smith’s ChatGPT-powered micro-cap bot is up 23.8% in four weeks—blowing past the Russell 200 and pro stock pickers. Unlike viral AI trading claims, Smith’s experiment is fully documented, open-source, and ready for anyone to try. Wall Street’s bots watch their backs: Smith’s journey from rural high schooler to finance prodigy is just…
Kraken is in build mode. We are creating a multi-asset platform that enables anyone to trade anything, anytime, anywhere. In Q2, our pace accelerated — new products launched, global access expanded and infrastructure scaled. We are pushing the envelope on geo expansion and establishing ourselves as the infrastructure provider that will power the next generation…
July 30, 2025 | Margin, Pro Kraken is doubling down – literally – on trader empowerment. By increasing margin trading leverage from 5x to 10x on select pairs, we’re giving experienced traders more flexibility, efficiency, and capital power than ever before. Margin leverage is increasing for five of our most popular crypto assets: BTC, ETH,…
In brief Crypto exchange Kraken reportedly aims to raise $500 million in a funding round at a $15 billion valuation. The fundraising comes amid an expected initial public offering (IPO) in early 2026. Many of Kraken’s peers have made similar moves toward IPOs in recent months, which experts attribute to a more favorable regulatory environment…
