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Kraken now supports the Swiss franc (CHF)!

Good news – in collaboration with our newest EUR funding partner, Liechtenstein-based Bank Frick, we have added our newest fiat asset, the Swiss franc (CHF). This is the sixth currency that Kraken will trade, joining USD, CAD, EUR, GBP, and JPY. This latest partnership further promotes our mission of delivering financial freedom by giving clients…

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Kraken joins the Silvergate Exchange Network!

November 27, 2019 | News We are pleased to announce that Kraken has joined the Silvergate Exchange Network (SEN). SEN is a proprietary internal payments platform developed by Silvergate Bank that enables fast transfers between account holders.   Silvergate is widely recognized as one of the most crypto-friendly and innovative banks in the world, and…

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Introducing the Kraken Derivatives Crypto Trading App

November 21, 2019 | Derivatives Following hot on the heels of our new Pro trading app, Kraken Derivatives is now also available for mobile. You will no longer have to rush home to put in an order or close out a position!Download now:  Kraken Derivatives already offers an industry-leading web product, complete with a high-performance…

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Kraken Scheduled Downtime This Saturday

The Kraken Website and API will be unavailable on Saturday, November 23 at 16:00 UTC for approximately 1 hour as we perform site maintenance. What’s the purpose of this downtime? We’re performing a scheduled upgrade that will improve system security, as this is our top priority.  How does this affect me? All spot exchange services…

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Kraken Is Supporting DAI’s Multi-Collateral Upgrade

Below is an important announcement for all clients that hold DAI on Kraken. On November 18, MakerDAO is expected to launch a new set of smart contracts, changing the way DAI is generated. If you hold DAI on the exchange and wish to participate in this upgrade, you do not need to do anything –…

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The Kraken Pro Crypto Trading App is Here!

October 30, 2019 | News Kraken Pro delivers all the security and features you love about the Kraken Exchange, in a beautiful, mobile-first design for advanced crypto trading on the go. No more FOMO. No more being chained to your desk. Unplug yourself! Download now: Power and sophistication at the click of a button, including:…

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Kraken Adds Global Funding Options in Five Major Currencies

Clients have new options to deposit and withdraw USD, EUR, CAD, GBP and JPY globally through Etana Custody Kraken’s focus on delivering financial freedom means giving our clients more choice when it comes to managing their assets. In collaboration with Etana Custody, almost every Kraken client across 180+ countries has access to new funding options…

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The Markets Series – Part 1: Markets & Orderbooks

For several years, we’ve found that the crypto industry invites plenty of misunderstanding of basic market structure. This often results in confusion, frustration, and heated debate. We get it. Markets are complicated and not all of us have the fortune to dedicate ourselves to studying them. So we’ve created The Markets Series, an easy introduction…

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Kraken is listing Cosmos (ATOM)

We are pleased to announce that Kraken will list Cosmos (ATOM). ATOM trading starts Monday April 22! Funding and Trading start time Cosmos plans to enable ATOM transfers at block 500,000, expected at approximately 8am PST (4pm UTC) on Monday the 22nd. Kraken will enable funding and trading shortly after transfers go live. Clients will…

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Kraken rebranding – do you like it?

You know Kraken. We have a genuine passion for crypto and we’re not afraid to speak our mind or have a unique point of view – even if it gets us into trouble sometimes 😉 We don’t blindly conform, even when it’s popular or safe to do so. Like crypto, we’re not afraid to be…