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Institutional investors and high-net-worth clients are increasingly looking for ways to generate returns on digital assets held in secure, regulated environments. Through the launch of the USDG Rewards Program, Kraken Custody now offers rewards on USDG, a stablecoin built on the Ethereum platform. Enrollment is seamless; clients who hold or pledge USDG within custody are…
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…
Earning passive rewards on your money in traditional finance is, well, not so rewarding these days. But, crypto offers participants a novel opportunity to receive rewards through a process known as staking. As participation in Proof-of-Stake networks grows and users continue to accumulate crypto rewards, few have stopped to consider the associated risks. Kraken Intelligence’s…
Bitcoin prices retraced from all-time highs in November — an unexpected turn for what has historically been a positive-yielding month. Will the trend persist into 2022 or is there cause for concern? In their latest report Taking A Break, the Kraken Intelligence team examines the factors that led to a correction across the crypto market.…
The beauty of the Bitcoin network is that anyone can participate in it without permission. However, primarily out of convenience, most Bitcoin users don’t run nodes and instead trust third parties such as centralized exchanges and wallet providers to interact with the network on their behalf. This approach comes with notable tradeoffs, including reduced privacy…
In our last two Crypto On-Chain Digest reports (End of Summer Sale and SHOCKTOBER), we noted that a supply shock driven by long-term holders could push BTC and ETH prices higher. Well, price followed through and the data suggests that long-term holders remain confident in the current bull run. In the latest Kraken Intelligence report,…
October was dubbed “UPtober” by many in the crypto market as the price of bitcoin, ether and other cryptoassets raced to new all-time highs. In its latest report Up, Up and Away, the Kraken Intelligence team examines the factors that led to an upswing in BTC and other cryptos. Additionally, the team analyzes a number…
After a predictably underwhelming September in the crypto markets, history was made in October as BTC hit new all-time highs. As foreshadowed in last month’s Crypto On-Chain Digest, End of Summer Sale, data indicates that a supply shock (driven by long-term holders) contributed to BTC’s rise to record levels. In Kraken Intelligence’s latest Crypto On-Chain…
September once again proved to be an underwhelming month for the crypto markets. But as the year winds down, historical price analysis suggests that next quarter could generate significantly better returns. In our latest report A New Quarter, the Kraken Intelligence team examines why the latest Chinese crypto ban may be a tailwind for BTC…
Non-Fungible Tokens are perhaps the most exciting development in crypto this year. While many believe the future of NFTs to be bright, few understand their value and potential. To separate hype from hard facts, Kraken Intelligence has compiled an in-depth report outlining what they are, how they work, and why they’re valuable. Download “Non-Fungible Tokens…
