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December 5, 2023 | Asset Listings We’re thrilled to announce that Kraken now supports deposits and withdrawals of USD Coin (USDC) on Optimism! Funding USDC funding via Optimism is already live. You can transfer USD Coin (USDC) to your Kraken account by navigating to Funding and selecting USDC. From there, use the drop-down box to…
Getting started in crypto doesn’t need to be hard, and now Kraken has made it even easier.The powerful features and design principles of Kraken’s mobile app are now available on the web. Introducing the new and improved Kraken web experience — the easy way to start your crypto journey. What’s different? All new user interface…
Aug. 1, 2023 0:00 a.m UTC through Nov. 30, 2023 11:59 p.m. UTC,* we are offering the following fee tiers: $100M+: 8 bps taker, 0 bps maker $250M+: 6 bps taker, 0 bps maker $500M+: 4 bps taker, 0 bps maker Who is eligible? All clients who trade over $100M, $250M or $500M in total…
We’re thrilled to announce that Kraken now supports deposits and withdrawals of Dai (DAI), USD Coin (USDC) and Tether (USDT) on the Arbitrum Network! Arbitrum is a Layer 2 (L2) blockchain protocol built on top of the Ethereum blockchain that allows Ethereum transactions to be processed more efficiently. Funding Funding is already live. You can…
We’re thrilled to announce that Kraken’s OTC Portal is now integrated within Kraken Pro. This integration allows OTC clients to access the features and functionality they know and love from our OTC Desk via a fully automated, self-service UI. Access the OTC Portal by logging in to Pro and selecting “OTC” in the top navigation:…
Note: Since this blog was published, the OTC portal link has moved to the top-of-page navigation: The Kraken OTC desk is constantly exploring new ways to deliver a great trading experience to our clients. Our new, fast, reliable, and easy-to-use automated settlement service seamlessly integrates with our RFQ, providing access to automated trade quotes and…
January 25, 2023 | Asset Listings, Product We’re thrilled to announce that Kraken now supports deposits and withdrawals of Dai (DAI), USD Coin (USDC) and Tether (USDT) on the Polygon Network! Polygon is a Layer 2 scaling solution for Ethereum that aims to improve the speed and reduce the costs and complexities of transactions on…
There has never been a dull moment in crypto, and this year was no exception. In 2022, Kraken celebrated 11 years of our mission to accelerate the adoption of cryptocurrency so that you and the rest of the world can achieve financial freedom and inclusion. It’s been quite a ride. Our singular focus on this…
Starting December 15, 2022 0:00 UTC through February 15, 2023 11:59 UTC*, we will offer 0% maker and 0.08% taker fees on select spot pairs to qualifying clients as part of our $100M+ volume fee tier trial. Who is eligible? All clients who trade over $100M in total spot crypto volume on a 30-day rolling…
In light of recent events in the crypto industry, it’s becoming increasingly important for Kraken clients and industry participants to understand the significance of Proof of Reserves (PoR) at Kraken. This technique, one that is only possible in the new world of cryptocurrency, is a way for Kraken clients to verify whether or not their…
