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2020 Crypto-In-Review: The Year of The ₿ull

Prices are soaring, innovation is breaking ground, opportunities are flourishing and cryptocurrency adoption is relentless. As we begin a new year with unbridled enthusiasm, Kraken examines the past year — one that won’t be soon forgotten.  The year 2020 will be remembered for economic and humanitarian catastrophe. It will also be recognized by the crypto…

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Introducing Four New Account Security Enhancements

As Kraken’s Chief Security Officer, I’ve spent the past two years building one of the most advanced security programs in the cryptocurrency industry.  While most of my work involves hardening our security behind the scenes, I also work with our Product and Engineering team on a roadmap for client-facing features.  One of our goals is…

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Kraken Introduces No-Fee USD Deposits with Signature and MVB Bank

August 5, 2020 | News Funding your Kraken account is now easier, faster and more cost-effective with our newest integration with Signature Bank. Announced today, clients who take advantage of this integration will receive free deposits on domestic and international USD wire transfers and pay only a low $4 fee per withdrawal. The move is…

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Watch: Kraken’s Video Guide to Encrypted Communication

The Crypto Security Guide is a new video series designed to teach you security best practices, hosted by our top internal expert Nick Percoco.   Sure, you may know privacy is essential for online communication. Even so, changing your habits isn’t always easy or top of mind.  That’s why the latest edition of our Crypto Security…

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You Can Now Claim Polkadot’s DOT Tokens on Kraken

Kraken is pleased to announce it is now enabling individuals and entities who hold DOTs – the Polkadot blockchain’s native cryptocurrency – to claim their tokens on our exchange. Claiming will become available tomorrow, June 16th, at 15:30 UTC.  The move comes in advance of our launch of DOT staking with up to 20% rewards,…