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Kraken is pleased to announce the acquisition of the popular charting and trading platform Cryptowatch (https://cryptowat.ch) – used by thousands of traders to chart over 150 markets in real-time and trade up to 22 digital assets through a highly user-friendly interface. Cryptowatch has seen rapid growth in the past two years, increasing its active user-base…
Less than six months after acquiring both Coinsetter and Cavirtex in a landmark deal, we are pleased today to announce the acquisition of CleverCoin, one of the first Netherlands-based bitcoin exchanges. The addition of CleverCoin cements Kraken’s position as the undisputed leading exchange in Europe with the arrival of thousands of new clients, while other…
We are pleased to announce the appointment of renowned international lawyer, venture capitalist and fintech advisor Edward M. Stadum as General Counsel, reporting to CEO Jesse Powell. With five decades of legal experience, Stadum will offer specialist advice in Kraken’s cryptocurrency domain, with particular emphasis on best business practices, corporate governance, finance, acquisitions, strategy, technology…
We are pleased to announce an investment from Money Partners Group, one of Japan’s leading foreign exchange brokerages, in the Kraken Series B round of financing. Tokyo-based Money Partners Group is listed on the 1st Section of the Tokyo Stock Exchange and holds a current market cap of over ¥29 billion, or over $260 million…
September 8, 2015 | News Kraken Strategist/Trader Kevin Zhou is interviewed by Trace Mayer on the Bitcoin Knowledge Podcast. Among the topics discussed are: the interest banks have taken in blockchain technology; the current unusually high price of Bitcoin swaps; how to quantitatively measure the price impact of a spam attack on Bitcoin; the prospects…
July 13, 2015 | News Despite the country’s fragile political situation and an uncertain economic outlook, Bitcoin has many enthusiastic followers in Ukraine. This is why Kraken was particularly proud to co-sponsor ‘Blockchain Incredible Party’ (BIP 001), a conference held from July 1- 2 in Odessa. The conference’s organisational team consisted of members of Distributed…
Here’s a look back at major Kraken milestones from the past year (since our launch in September 2013).* It’s been a very busy year and we are pleased to see that our achievements reflect our commitment to providing clients with the best possible exchange experience. January 14, 2015 – Volume Reaches New All-Time Daily High…
