Cryptocurrency mining turned ten this year. A decade ago it was a niche hobby for a handful of enthusiasts overclocking homebrewed-rigs in pursuit of a better world. Today it’s a global industry, complete with specialized equipment and dozens of stakeholders, from semiconductor manufacturers all the…
Cryptocurrency is about creating a better world. At Kraken, we take this mission seriously. Our focus is on delivering the freedom digital currencies offer. Freedom from centralized systems, financial freedom and critically, freedom from oppression. Our vision of the future doesn’t work unless it works…
For decades, the Big Mac has defined American culture around the globe. Important to the future of humanity, the Big Mac has also powered a currency fit for the modern era: the MacCoin. Introduced by McDonalds late last year, the MacCoin is a stablecoin fully…
I couldn’t be more excited to lead security efforts at one of the largest cryptocurrency exchanges on Earth. Kraken is the cryptocurrency market leader in security and our number one priority, above anything else, has always been to protect our clients. We’re announcing some major…
At Kraken, we are always working to bring you the most powerful trading tools and cutting edge products. Our recent acquisition of Crypto Facilities, now known as Kraken Futures, makes Kraken the first and only crypto exchange to offer both spot and futures trading. Explore…
Here at Kraken, we’ve been gamers from the very (↑ ↑ ↓ ↓ ← → ← → B A) start. Like crypto, the world of gaming rewards creativity, makes the digital tangible, and stretches the boundaries of our imaginations. Which is why we couldn’t be…
Kraken Lands Five Big Hires By far the most important part of Kraken’s infrastructure is the people. As we continue to work through a period of exponential growth, the main challenge is to expand our team with great people aligned to our vision of delivering…
The Kraken mission is to accelerate the adoption of cryptocurrency so that the world can benefit from greater financial freedom and inclusion. This is why we’ve consistently done more than provide one of the best crypto exchange experiences. Since 2014 we have invested significant…