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Kraken completes 2024 Proof of Reserves

Our latest Proof of Reserves covered the most widely held cryptocurrencies on the platform: BTC, ETH, SOL, USDC, USDT, and XRP. It included the spot positions, open margin positions, futures balances and on-chain staked amounts of eligible assets (ETH and SOL). In total, this most recent attestation – which became available on Kraken on November…

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Important context behind ASIC’s recent judgment and why Australia should prioritise implementing a clear crypto regulatory framework

What happened Recently, an Australian Federal Court issued a judgment in a lawsuit filed by ASIC against Kraken concerning the availability of our Margin Extension product to Australian retail investors.  We adamantly believe that our clients deserve access to innovative crypto products. We supported the Court’s effort to seek clarification around our Margin Extension product,…

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Expanded margin pairs available for SOL, DOGE and LTC!

We’re thrilled to announce that Kraken now supports new margin pairs for Solana (SOL), Dogecoin (DOGE), and Litecoin (LTC)! Margin trading is now available for the below pairs for SOL, DOGE and LTC: Pair basePair nameAvailable LeverageLong Position LimitShort Position LimitSOLSOL/USDT4700700DOGEDOGE/USDT4500,000500,000LTCLTC/USDT4850850 Here’s some more information about the tokens: Solana (SOL) is a blockchain platform aimed…

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Kraken successfully passes November 2023 Proof of Reserves

This most recent Proof of Reserves covered the most widely held cryptocurrencies: BTC, ETH, USDC, USDT, DOT, ADA and XRP. It also included the open margin positions, futures balances and on-chain staked amounts of those assets. In total, approximately 78% of all clients’ cryptoassets held on the platform were covered by this most recent attestation. …

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USDT deposits and withdrawals now available on Optimism!

December 7, 2023 | Asset Listings, Product We’re thrilled to announce that Kraken now supports deposits and withdrawals of Tether (USDT) on Optimism! Funding USDT funding via Optimism is already live. You can transfer Tether (USDT) to your Kraken account by navigating to Funding, selecting USDT and choosing the desired deposit method (network) from the…

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Trading for Ripple (XRP) starts now for the USA!

July 13, 2023 | Asset Listings Kraken is excited to announce that United States residents can deposit and trade XRP! Funding and trading Both XRP funding and trading are live. Add XRP to your Kraken account by navigating to Funding, selecting Ripple (XRP) and hitting Deposit.  Already have XRP and a Kraken account? Click below…