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September 29, 2020 | News What is the value of Bitcoin? It’s a question that’s been asked since the innovative asset first appeared on message boards, and it’s only persisted as its value and usage has grown. But while one definitive answer to this question remains elusive, that doesn’t mean it’s not worth exploring. In…
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…
Polkadot (DOT) is coming to Kraken, but not without important changes before trading begins. As previously announced, DOT will be officially listed on Kraken starting August 18. However, due to a scheduled change in how DOT is denominated (occurring outside of Kraken’s control), clients may initially see a difference in their DOT balance. That’s because…
Now the second largest cryptocurrency by total value, Ethereum’s existence has been anything but boring. In its five-year history, it has seen the highest of highs during its 2017 bull market as well as lows in 2018 and 2019 that threatened its momentum and adoption. But while much has been written about Ethereum, until now,…
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…
Kraken Security Labs has identified two new attacks that, if executed successfully by malicious actors, could compromise the security of Ledger Nano X wallet owners. These attacks affect wallets tampered with prior to the user receiving the wallet, as might occur in the event it is intercepted during shipment or purchased from a malicious reseller.…
The Crypto Security Guide is a new video series designed to teach you security best practices, hosted by our top internal expert Nick Percoco. Browsers are one of the most widely used pieces of software on the planet. In fact, chances are you’re reading this article on a browser right now! That’s great for…
Our previous posts built a foundation to understanding cryptocurrency markets by defining markets, trades, and liquidity. However, even with this knowledge base, it’s still easy to misinterpret market signals and activity. To help everyone avoid basic errors, we’ve prepared this post to articulate and debunk some common misconceptions. Misconception #1: There Is a Single Price…
June 23, 2020 | News It has been nine months since we launched the Kraken Pro trading app, and we couldn’t be happier with its reception. Crypto trades 24/7 and takes no holidays, so our clients have welcomed access to the full array of tools and services we offer while they are on the go. …
Much like Kraken itself, Switzerland has a strong commitment to privacy and security when it comes to finances and individual affairs. Yet at the same time, it believes in individual responsibility. Strict adherence to these principles over centuries has helped Switzerland become the world’s trusted financial center. In the same vein, we used similar principles…
