Everything web3, crypto, defi, degen
June 27, 2025 | New Features, Pro Track your unrealized P&L, average price, and cost basis directly in your asset portfolio view — across web and mobile. Your trades tell a story. Now you can read it — clearly, in real time. With new asset level portfolio performance metrics now built into Kraken Pro, you…
June 25, 2025 | Desktop, New Features Use our new Markdown notes module to add formatted text and graphics to your trading layout. Trading isn’t just about placing orders; it’s about capturing insights the moment they strike. With Kraken Desktop’s new Markdown module, you can pin rich, formatted notes, images and links directly alongside your…
Execution of Approved DFIPs for dCrypto Deprecation and Collateral Phase-Out Jun 4, 2025 Two community-approved DeFi Improvement Proposals (DFIPs) will now be executed. They affect every dCrypto asset, introducing a structured phase-out from liquidity pools and vault collateral.DFIP 1 — Deprecate All Pools Containing dCryptosGovernance vote detailsAll dCryptos are flagged deprecated after 86,400 blocks (≈ 30 days).Swap functionality for these pools stops…
Building and maintaining a high bar for security and compliance is fundamental to how we serve our clients’ needs. Today, we’re pleased to announce that Kraken’s institutional-grade qualified custody offering has successfully completed the SOC 2 Type 2 compliance examination — a significant milestone that further reinforces our longstanding commitment to protecting our institutional client’s…
Have you ever asked yourself: Why can’t I trade stocks at 2 a.m.? Why is it still so difficult and expensive to access U.S. equities from outside the U.S.? Can’t crypto fix that? The truth is simple: Traditional finance (TradFi) hasn’t kept up with the pace of innovation. Global markets still operate on outdated rails,…
By Pete Rizzo, The Bitcoin HistorianBack then, Bitcoin was the toast of the financial mainstream. Books were being written about the subject, Bloomberg hosted a “12 Days of Bitcoin” Christmas special (where the host got robbed on air), and every Silicon Valley thought leader had an opinion about its future. Then, reality hit. The trough…
By Pranesh Anthapur, Kraken Chief People Officer As one of the world’s most trusted crypto platforms, we embrace innovation – not just in crypto, but also in how we manage and support our employees, Krakenites. AI is an element of our HR strategy, helping us make more data-driven decisions, enhance the candidate experience and continuously…
As crypto adoption continues to accelerate globally, Kraken is evolving to better serve our loyal clients and future investors. We recently revamped the Kraken app into an intuitive, streamlined wealth-building platform. Now, we’re leveling up even further by launching Kraken+. Our new, powerful opt-in subscription powers up your investing experience to maximize your returns. Kraken+:…
April 2, 2025 | New Features, Product Place, drag and edit orders — directly on the chart — for maximum trading efficiency. When seconds can mean the difference between profit and loss, you need a trading platform that does more than just execute orders. Kraken Desktop (available on Windows, Mac and Linux) answers that call.…
We’re excited to announce we have officially secured an Electronic Money Institution (EMI) authorization from the U.K.’s Financial Conduct Authority (FCA). This important milestone for our U.K. operation accelerates our growth plans and unlocks opportunities to launch even more exciting products and services to meet the evolving needs of U.K. clients. Our EMI license strengthens…
