Krak now offers a dedicated Virtual IBAN for clients in Romania. Share it with your employer, and start earning rewards on every payday.
Three earning options, up to 10% APY, available globally at launch
Kraken to offer UAE clients dirham funding, trading pairs and direct access to global liquidity
We’re thrilled to announce that NEX is available for trading on Kraken! Funding and trading NEX trading is live as of May 20, 2026. To add an asset to your Kraken account, navigate to Funding, select the asset you’re after, and hit ‘Deposit’. Make sure...
We’re thrilled to announce that PIEVERSE is available for trading on Kraken! Funding and trading PIEVERSE trading is live as of May 20, 2026. To add an asset to your Kraken account, navigate to Funding, select the asset you’re after, and hit ‘Deposit’. Make sure...
At 2:00 p.m. ET on May 20, the Federal Reserve released minutes, the last detailed window into committee deliberations before Kevin Warsh's era formally begins.
Part 4 of 8 in our TGE Readiness Series. What qualified custody actually is, why it determines your investor universe, and how to choose one before TGE.
Part 3 of 8 in our TGE Readiness Series by Kraken 360. Here’s Part 1, the TGE Checklist, and Part 2, 6 vendors to lock in before mint. It’s 6 hours before your TGE. The exchange listing goes live at 9 a.m. Your vesting contracts are...
Every decision made at minting is permanent. Chain selection, token standard, initial supply, custody structure — you can migrate and reissue, but you can't go back.
Part 1 of 8 in our TGE Readiness Series. Most TGEs don't go wrong all at once. They just cost more, move slower, and perform worse than they should. Usually because the right decisions weren't made in the right order.
This is Part 3 of a three-part playbook for protocol teams preparing for a public token generation event.
The window between "we're ready to launch" and "we've launched well" is where most of the real work happens.
How systematic traders separate strategies on Kraken: which problems multiple API keys solve, which problems subaccounts solve, and why most professional setups use both.
TL;DR: New to Kraken API Unlocked? Read blogs 1-4 here. Every API trader reaches a point where they ask the same question: is my connection fast enough, or is latency costing me an edge? For individual traders running systematic strategies, cloud connectivity is mostly sufficient,...
We launched colocation with Beeks Financial Cloud one year ago, expanding access to low-latency trading infrastructure for both individual and institutional traders.
Kraken's FIX 4.4 API is built for trading firms and institutions that need deterministic message ordering and standard FIX protocol semantics. It covers spot and derivatives both, each via a dedicated API key.
Here's what systematic traders subscribe to for execution algorithms, backtesting, and carry strategies, along with what you gain from combining feeds instead of running them in isolation.
Here's what matters when implementing momentum strategies with Kraken's API, the data feeds commonly used, execution patterns, and production considerations.
We’re thrilled to announce that NEX is available for trading on Kraken! Funding and trading NEX trading is live as of May 20, 2026. To add an asset to your Kraken account, navigate to Funding, select the asset you’re after, and hit ‘Deposit’. Make sure...
We’re thrilled to announce that PIEVERSE is available for trading on Kraken! Funding and trading PIEVERSE trading is live as of May 20, 2026. To add an asset to your Kraken account, navigate to Funding, select the asset you’re after, and hit ‘Deposit’. Make sure...
We’re thrilled to announce that GENIUS is available for trading on Kraken! Funding and trading GENIUS trading is live as of May 15, 2026. To add an asset to your Kraken account, navigate to Funding, select the asset you’re after, and hit ‘Deposit’. Make sure...
We’re thrilled to announce that AVA is available for trading on Kraken! Funding and trading AVA trading is live as of May 15, 2026. To add an asset to your Kraken account, navigate to Funding, select the asset you’re after, and hit ‘Deposit’. Make sure...
We’re thrilled to announce that EV is available for trading on Kraken! Funding and trading EV trading is live as of May 12, 2026. To add an asset to your Kraken account, navigate to Funding, select the asset you’re after, and hit ‘Deposit’. Make sure...
We’re thrilled to announce that NEO is available for trading on Kraken! Funding and trading NEO trading is live as of May 8, 2026. To add an asset to your Kraken account, navigate to Funding, select the asset you’re after, and hit ‘Deposit’. Make sure...
Some exchange measures – like liquidity – have a direct impact on the client experience and enhance marketplace resilience
On October 31, 2008, an unknown coder named Satoshi Nakamoto published a paper that laid the foundation for an entirely new monetary system – 15 years later, the world is only just catching on to its true value and potential.
Bitcoin is about to experience its fourth halving, when the block reward for miners is cut in half. This time, it’s going from 6.25 bitcoins to 3.125 bitcoins. That means that every day, all of the Bitcoin miners in the world will be competing for...
Higher rewards. Clear timelines. Full control. Why settle for flexible when you can go further?
Diversify and get access to an automated, managed portfolio of multiple asset classes with a single tap.
The crypto landscape is evolving faster than ever before, drawing in a new wave of mainstream investors. We’re here to simplify that journey, making crypto investing smarter, more accessible and easier for everyone. That’s why we’re excited to launch Bundles – an innovative new feature...
Each year, we publish our Transparency Report to provide clear insight into how we manage law enforcement and regulatory requests worldwide. We believe consistent disclosure is an essential part of operating responsibly in a regulated financial ecosystem.
Our ability to grow and innovate is built on a strong foundation of compliance as infrastructure. As the crypto landscape evolves, artificial intelligence (AI) is making our compliance, legal, and risk operations more scalable, efficient, and consistent.
After weeks of range fatigue, headline whiplash, and macro-heavy episodes, Trading Spaces shifted its focus to one of the few charts that has consistently behaved differently from the rest of crypto: HYPE.
Pro trader Dentoshi, Kraken VP Growth Matt Howells-Barby, and special guest Crypto Chase joined Episode 19 of Trading Spaces to break down the inflation backdrop, the Iran conflict, BTC’s key levels, and why HYPE remains one of the only alt charts traders are still willing...
Pro trader Dentoshi and Kraken VP Growth Matt Howells-Barby were back for Episode 17 of Trading Spaces — and this one was all about levels, patience, and not forcing trades in a fragile market.
After one of the sharpest daily BTC drawdowns in years, the big question on everyone’s screen was simple: is this the start of a deeper bear leg… or a violent flush before a tradable bounce?
Shifting liquidity, emerging onchain innovation and a macro-driven Bitcoin cycle are setting the tone for crypto’s next phase.
Kraken VP of Growth Matt Howells-Barby and pro trader Dentoshi unpack fresh volatility in bitcoin, strength in ether and why multiple altcoin charts may finally be waking up after months of downtrend and chop.
Decentralized finance often feels like a world built for developers rather than everyday investors. DeFi Earn removes that barrier.
Kraken Pro now gives you access to 70 traditional finance futures markets (including oil, gold, S&P 500 and Nasdaq 100) alongside 290+ crypto perpetuals. One account, one interface, every market.
We have increased our selection of margin and futures collateral currencies to now include USDG. We’re committed to providing traders with greater flexibility and control, and are excited to announce a significant expansion in our collateral opportunities for Kraken Pro traders. New collateral currency choice ...
We have increased our selection of margin and futures collateral currencies to now include EURC. We’re committed to providing traders with greater flexibility and control, and are excited to announce a significant expansion in our collateral opportunities for Kraken Pro traders. Margin trading is now...
More flexibility. More capital efficiency. MiFID-regulated.
Gobble up $50K in prizes -- and a turkey for the top trader!
Your gateway to the world’s most traded futures markets.
Trade U.S. stocks and ETFs within Kraken's unified multi-asset trading environment
Your trading reflexes, upgraded. With the new Trade Shortcut module in Kraken Desktop, you can now place pre-configured trades instantly — no forms, no hesitation. Build custom buttons for any strategy, from quick entries and exits to smart OSO setups.Speed, precision, and control — now...
Use our new Markdown notes module to add formatted text and graphics to your trading layout.
At 2:00 p.m. ET on May 20, the Federal Reserve released minutes, the last detailed window into committee deliberations before Kevin Warsh's era formally begins.
For active traders, the next seven days bring macro, regulatory, and earnings threads that are worth mapping before markets fully open.
Four data releases. A Senate confirmation vote. A Fed chair transition. This week and next, NFP, CPI, and PPI arrive within the same five trading days, representing the last complete inflation and labor picture the Fed will have before its June 16-17 meeting.
Last week we highlighted the FOMC rate decision as a key catalyst and today's the day. The FOMC rate decision and Powell's press conference land this afternoon.
Get ready for a rapid-fire succession of rate-sensitive macro data, central bank communication, and corporate earnings from some of the largest companies in the world.
Six major US banks reported Q1 2026 results this week, collectively beating expectations across revenue, earnings, and trading performance. The macro and earnings calendars remain active through the end of the month. Here is what to watch.
We strive to build the best experience possible for our customers, so making our beautiful, snappy apps is non-negotiable. The hard part is keeping things fast while rapidly moving forward and shipping new features in our big and complex apps.
Four years ago – in Oxidizing Kraken: improving Kraken infrastructure – I explained how Kraken began transforming its backend by leveraging Rust. Nearly four years later, how did that early bet turn out?
By Ben Irving, Kraken Sr. Software Engineer Performance pain can make developers go the extra mile. In this blog post, you can learn from the performance issues we experienced at Kraken and how we embarked on a New Architecture adoption journey to solve those issues....
Authored by: Shannon Kurtas, Product Director, Pro & Institutional Trading Max Kaplan, Sr. Engineering Director, Core Infrastructure & Data Engineering Suketu Gandhi, Sr. Engineering Director, Trading Technology Steve Hunt, VP Engineering Nearly twelve years ago, Kraken began its pioneering mission to become one of the...
By: Brett McLain, Director of Engineering – Crypto, Fiat, Staking If you’re interested in cryptocurrencies, payments, or staking and want to help build the financial system of the future, the funding engineering team @ Kraken is hiring! When Kraken launched almost a decade ago, only...
Simon Chemouil – Director of Engineering, Core Backend For more than two years now, Kraken’s Core Backend team has been using Rust to modernize services originally written in PHP, while building new products, expanding the feature set and supporting the ever expanding increase in cryptocurrency...
From stock transfers to passive income, here’s what’s new.
Commission-free* trading on 11,000+ U.S.-listed stocks and ETFs, now available to select U.S. clients.
At ethCC in Cannes this year, 60 builders gathered on the French Riviera for the xStocks Hackathon.
Across four days of mainstage talks, side events, and a three-day hackathon, the Kraken team showed up with a clear point of view: the infrastructure for onchain capital markets is being built right now, and the builders doing it deserve tools, support, and a real...
We brought some of the most forward-thinking minds in institutional crypto together for a full afternoon of conversation, debate, and deal-making in New York City.
Crypto-native businesses and high-net-worth individuals have built real wealth in this asset class. Getting that wealth to work in the real world shouldn't require liquidating it.
You have positions that are working. The question is how to access capital without unwinding them.
You've spent years building a position. Here's how to make it work without giving it up.
Unlock 24/7 forex trading with EUR, GBP, AUD, JPY & CHF perpetual futures on Kraken Pro.
Leadership transition at the US Federal Reserve may be the single most important variable for risk assets in 2026, but the market is treating it as an afterthought.
We continued our winning streak in Australia, taking home top recognition across two of the country's most respected industry award programs: Finder's Product Awards 2026 and WeMoney's 2026 Cryptocurrency Awards.
If you've ever wished your Sunday nights came with a proper market rundown before the week kicks off, we've got something for you.
We believe the next evolution of financial infrastructure won't just be driven by humans clicking buttons or developers writing API wrappers. It will be driven by autonomous AI agents.
By Thomas Perfumo, Kraken Chief Economist Bitcoin just minted its 20 millionth coin. With only 1 million left to mine – and those spread across more than a century of halvings to come – the supply of Bitcoin is, for all practical purposes, effectively fixed....
A borderless market requires a borderless way of working. Kraken’s fully asynchronous model keeps work advancing across regions while reinforcing trust, accountability and real connection.
Today we're introducing Ink Points, a loyalty program built for the traders who show up. Not a feature update. Not a promotion. A season.
INK airdrop to follow
Krak now offers a dedicated Virtual IBAN for clients in Romania. Share it with your employer, and start earning rewards on every payday.
Krak now offers a dedicated Virtual IBAN for our customers from Latvia, Greece, Croatia, and Hungarian, directly inside the app. Open it in minutes, share it with your employer, and start getting paid with rewards from day one. It’s a real Virtual IBAN on local...
Available now to eligible customers across the UK and EEA and designed for Krak customers who expect more from everyday spending, without sacrificing flexibility or control.
Travel should be rewarding, not just memorable. Today, we’re launching Krak Concierge, a new in-app hotel booking experience that turns travel spending into real value.
Krak now offers a dedicated UK sort code and account number and local IBANs for clients, directly inside the app. Open it in minutes, share your details with your employer, and start getting paid with rewards from Day One.
Our redesigned Krak home screen puts your card, balances, vaults, and everyday actions in a single view. Our new Split Bill feature lets you settle up with any Krak user, anywhere, in any currency, for free.
U.S.-based clients can now trade CME-listed cryptocurrency futures contracts alongside our market-leading spot crypto liquidity.
One integration powers broader access to regulated spot and derivatives trading for 200+ partners and millions of end users.
Announcing a turnkey solution for banks, fintechs and financial platforms -- now powering bunq’s in-app crypto trading.
Solana has become one of crypto’s most important proving grounds for high-throughput, low-cost, internet-scale finance.
Debut strategy with Bitwise Asset Management marks our first step toward a broader suite of managed crypto solutions
We’re always working to help professional traders access deeper liquidity, faster execution and the reliable infrastructure they need to operate at scale.
After several months of headwinds for the crypto space, the historical collapse of Sam Bankman-Fried’s FTX crypto exchange in early November added fuel to the bear market’s fire. While FTX’s collapse has negatively impacted many actors in the industry, the true extent of the collateral...
Bouncing back from September’s performance, October 2022 trended positively for cryptoassets overall. All sectors saw positive returns ranging between +1% to +69% as BTC and ETH gained +6% and +20% respectively over the course of the month. While the green candles piled up across all...
Following several months of headwinds for the crypto space, the crypto market trended lower in September. ETH fell significantly more than BTC as Ethereum transitioned from proof-of-work (PoW) to proof-of-stake (PoS) via The Merge. ETH sold off sharply post-Merge in classic “buy the rumor, sell...
Hot on the heels of August, September 2022 also trended negatively for cryptoassets overall. Based on market capitalization, all sectors saw negative returns for the month, ranging from -14% to -1%. Following the overall crypto market trend, NFT market activity also slowed in August. Average...
We’re quickly approaching The Merge, the most notable upgrade in Ethereum’s history and a crucial turning point for the wider crypto industry. As the Ethereum blockchain transitions from proof-of-work (PoW) to proof-of-stake (PoS), The Merge is expected to be the bedrock upon which Ethereum’s scalability...
Over the last few months, the crypto industry faced numerous headwinds. These included the death spiral of the Terra ecosystem, the insolvency of over-leveraged hedge fund Three Arrows Capital, and major crypto lending platforms – like Celsius, BlockFi, Voyager and Vauld – taking drastic measures...
Crypto is no longer just for trading. With Kraken Pay, you can use 300+ crypto assets to pay your friend for last night’s dinner or send money to your family overseas. It’s time to free your crypto.
Airdrops, priority support, free tax tools and more – all for Kraken+ subscribers.
Kraken Prime delivers best execution, deep liquidity and 24/7 white-glove support through a single, integrated platform.
Kraken Wallet users can now link their Kraken accounts directly to their Kraken Wallet, unlocking a seamless and secure way to manage their crypto. No more switching platforms or copying addresses -- just connect and go.
Kraken Wallet is excited to announce Swaps, a fast, convenient way to swap tokens without fees. Swaps removes the complexity and overhead from both same-chain and cross-chain token swaps, providing a straightforward interface and optimized swap routing, without needing to go directly to decentralized exchanges...
Kraken Wallet now offers encrypted iCloud backups for your secret recovery phrase (SRP). This feature provides a simple and secure way to store your SRP and recover your wallet, helping ensure you always have access to your cryptoassets. Self-custody with peace of mind Kraken Wallet...
With Kraken+, monthly subscribers unlock zero-fee trading and boosted USDG rewards, for just $4.99 a month.
For years, token sales have been defined by speed. Whoever clicks first wins. We think it’s time for something fairer.
Built in exclusive partnership with Legion, we’re opening the door for something new: Kraken Launch, your gateway to participate in ICOs and early token sales, directly from your Kraken account.
The ceiling was just raised. Here's what changed, who it's for, and how the mechanics actually work.
We have increased our selection of margin, futures and Flexline collateral currencies to now include HYPE and XAUT. We’re committed to providing traders with greater flexibility and control, and are excited to announce a significant expansion in our collateral opportunities for Kraken Pro traders. With...
We’re excited to announce that retail traders can access regulated spot margin trading on Kraken Pro. Here is what that means, how it works, and why it changes things.
We are making new pairs available for margin trading, taking our total to over 250 markets enabled for margin trading on Kraken Pro!
We are making new pairs available for margin trading, taking our total to over 250 markets enabled for margin trading on Kraken Pro!
Stablecoins up to 10x. Gold tokens, BTC, and ETH regional pairs up to 5x. High-momentum assets and DeFi blue-chips follow. Here's what this unlocks for your trading.
The ceiling was just raised. Here's what changed, who it's for, and how the mechanics actually work.
Clients can now move USDC with settlement in roughly five seconds and typical transaction fees of a fraction of a cent.
Delivering deterministic, ultra-low latency connectivity to our exchange through direct fiber cross-connects.
You can now move between illiquid or non-existent trading pairs in a single atomic trade, with one consolidated fee and no manual routing required.
Because waiting for your money is a 20th century problem
Stablecoins up to 10x. Gold tokens, BTC, and ETH regional pairs up to 5x. High-momentum assets and DeFi blue-chips follow. Here's what this unlocks for your trading.
Kraken to offer UAE clients dirham funding, trading pairs and direct access to global liquidity
Collaboration to accelerate adoption of tokenized investments, integrate BENJI (FT’s suite of global tokenized money market funds) and co-design a new suite of tokenized yield products.
This application complements Kraken Financial, the first digital asset bank to hold a Federal Reserve master account.
Our new partnership enables fast crypto-to-cash withdrawals across MoneyGram’s global cash pickup network, supporting real-world crypto adoption worldwide.
Combination of Bitnomial’s decade-built US regulatory infrastructure and Payward’s global distribution, scale, and multi-brand operating model to create one of the most comprehensively regulated and vertically integrated U.S. derivatives platforms
Leadership transition at the US Federal Reserve may be the single most important variable for risk assets in 2026, but the market is treating it as an afterthought.
We are proud to unveil the Williams Racing rear wing design chosen by fans in our second annual Rear Wing Takeover contest! The FW46 cars driven by Alex Albon and Franco Colapinto will feature six fans’ digital alter egos from the Cosmos collection. Tens of...
Enter our second annual Rear Wing Takeover Contest for a chance to see your Cosmos race on a Williams Racing FW46 challenger in Austin!
Over the last two months, Williams Racing Collectibles+ Grid Pass holders have been eligible to claim up to five free History in the Making collectibles, which pay tribute to defining moments that shaped over 45 years of competing in the fastest sport on the planet....
Clients are now able to easily access the entire Art Blocks collection, spanning hundreds of different generative artists, as part of our effort to make generative digital art more accessible for all.
Kraken, the Official Crypto and Web3 Partner of Williams Racing, is excited to announce the 2024 roadmap for the Williams Racing Collectibles+ Grid Pass, powered by Kraken.
Collect your free pass and unlock immediate exclusive digital and physical perks and access to unique Williams Racing experiences, powered by Kraken. Kraken, the Official Crypto and Web3 Partner of Williams Racing, is excited to announce a new innovation in fan engagement and digital collectibles;...
Customers now expect financial services to operate continuously, without the delays and frictions associated with legacy systems. For businesses, this shift presents a clear opportunity, and significant operational complexity.
The ceiling was just raised. Here's what changed, who it's for, and how the mechanics actually work.
We’re excited to launch something new on the Kraken app — and if you’ve ever wanted to take a position on what’s going to happen next in crypto markets, this could be for you. Today we’re launching Kraken Perps (short for Kraken Perpetuals), available in...
Nearly all G20 nations have established comprehensive frameworks for regulating centralized crypto intermediaries and many have had them in place for years.
Tax season is here, and for tens of millions of Americans who own digital assets, it got a lot more complicated.
We at Payward welcome the release of the White House’s national AI legislative framework and support efforts to establish a clear, consistent federal approach to AI policy in the United States. AI will shape the next generation of economic and market infrastructure. The question is...
New CCO brings three decades of financial services experience SAN FRANCISCO – Jan. 24, 2023 – Kraken, one of the world’s largest and most-trusted crypto platforms, today announced the appointment of CJ Rinaldi as Chief Compliance Officer. CJ’s decades of experience, both in traditional and...
Accomplished fintech investor bolsters company’s advisory team Jan. 11, 2022 – SAN FRANCISCO – Kraken, one of the world’s leading crypto platforms, today announced the appointment of Dan Ciporin to its board of directors as an independent member. Dan brings a wealth of experience and...
The most secure and seamless trading experience for non-fungible tokens SAN FRANCISCO – December 22, 2022 – Kraken, one of the world’s largest and most-trusted digital asset platforms, is excited to announce the public beta launch of Kraken NFT, the marketplace for collectors to explore,...
The ceiling was just raised. Here's what changed, who it's for, and how the mechanics actually work.
Today we're introducing Ink Points, a loyalty program built for the traders who show up. Not a feature update. Not a promotion. A season.
We are making new pairs available for margin trading, taking our total to over 250 markets enabled for margin trading on Kraken Pro!
We are making new pairs available for margin trading, taking our total to over 250 markets enabled for margin trading on Kraken Pro!
You can now move between illiquid or non-existent trading pairs in a single atomic trade, with one consolidated fee and no manual routing required.
Stablecoins up to 10x. Gold tokens, BTC, and ETH regional pairs up to 5x. High-momentum assets and DeFi blue-chips follow. Here's what this unlocks for your trading.
Krak now offers a dedicated Virtual IBAN for clients in Romania. Share it with your employer, and start earning rewards on every payday.
Three earning options, up to 10% APY, available globally at launch
We’re thrilled to announce that NEX is available for trading on Kraken! Funding and trading NEX trading is live as of May 20, 2026. To add an asset to your Kraken account, navigate to Funding, select the asset you’re after, and hit ‘Deposit’. Make sure...
We’re thrilled to announce that PIEVERSE is available for trading on Kraken! Funding and trading PIEVERSE trading is live as of May 20, 2026. To add an asset to your Kraken account, navigate to Funding, select the asset you’re after, and hit ‘Deposit’. Make sure...
We’re thrilled to announce that GENIUS is available for trading on Kraken! Funding and trading GENIUS trading is live as of May 15, 2026. To add an asset to your Kraken account, navigate to Funding, select the asset you’re after, and hit ‘Deposit’. Make sure...
We’re thrilled to announce that AVA is available for trading on Kraken! Funding and trading AVA trading is live as of May 15, 2026. To add an asset to your Kraken account, navigate to Funding, select the asset you’re after, and hit ‘Deposit’. Make sure...
17 March–17 June 2026, eligible clients who hold tGBP on Kraken will automatically earn up to 4% rewards with no lockups, no extra steps, and no restriction on how you use your funds.
If you're holding USD or stablecoins that aren't working hard enough for you, there's a better option available right now on Kraken.
For too long, earning on stablecoins has come with strings like lockups or extra settings. Trade-offs that force you to choose between accessibility and yield. We think that’s backwards.
A 3% deposit match on cash or crypto doesn’t come around often, and this one is built to be simple, fair, and genuinely rewarding.
We’re back with another community-powered memecoin event — and this time, the winner earns a historic placement on the pitch.
Krak EU customers, welcome to the 6 Days of Krakmas, our festive challenge where everyday purchases become quests and every quest brings you closer to real rewards
Every year, someone unwraps a gift that probably should have stayed in the shop. A novelty mug. A pair of socks that say “Live, Laugh, Love.” A kitchen gadget no one asked for. We’ve all been there.
This integration brings Kraken’s fiat ↔ crypto infrastructure to Onramper’s aggregation platform.
We’ve always believed that seamless access to crypto is the foundation for accelerating global adoption. Today we’re excited to announce Kraken Ramp. With just one developer-friendly API, Kraken Ramp allows any platform to integrate buy/sell flows directly into their product. No redirects, no compliance headaches,...
We do a lot in the background to help find and block fraudsters and scammers that are abusing the crypto industry. We report them to law enforcement. But the best defender against losing your hard-earned money is you.
Payward recently supported Operation Atlantic, a coordinated international effort to disrupt cryptocurrency fraud and “approval phishing” scams.
Building and maintaining a high bar for security and compliance is fundamental to how we serve our clients’ needs. Today, we’re pleased to announce that Kraken’s institutional-grade qualified custody offering has successfully completed the SOC 2 Type 2 compliance examination — a significant milestone that...
As the world of digital finance continues to evolve, it’s essential to stay informed about the risks associated with fraudulent activities. During Scam Awareness Week, we aim to educate users on how to protect themselves from scams and highlight the industry’s efforts to create a...
As part of our ongoing commitment to enhance the overall security of the crypto ecosystem, we’re informing the crypto community that we have patched an isolated bug in our deposit and funding systems. No client assets were impacted or vulnerable leading up to this disclosure....
Elevate your account security today: Embrace Passkeys and multiple 2FA methods on Kraken. Secure your crypto journey with unparalleled peace of mind.
Three earning options, up to 10% APY, available globally at launch
If you're holding NEAR without staking it, you're leaving rewards on the table.
Kraken clients can now earn rewards on their SUI holdings through our new staking strategies: 1-day bonded and Auto Earn.
Integration with Bitcoin-native staking protocol Babylon introduces secure Bitcoin staking supporting Proof-of-Stake networks – a first for Kraken clients.
As part of our commitment to providing best-in-class staking options, TAO staking is now available for both Pro and Consumer users, delivering high rewards, instant liquidity and a secure staking experience.
Clients in select U.S. states can once again stake via Kraken and contribute to the security of supported ecosystems.
In a recent Kraken survey, 84% of surveyed crypto holders expressed concerns about tax laws affecting their returns. As tax season rolls around, crypto investors in the U.S. need to be aware of their tax obligations. Kraken’s U.S. crypto tax guide 2025 has all the...
As the world of digital finance continues to evolve, it’s essential to stay informed about the risks associated with fraudulent activities. During Scam Awareness Week, we aim to educate users on how to protect themselves from scams and highlight the industry’s efforts to create a...
Financial fraud has been a part of transactional business since the dawn of transactional business. If you were unfortunate enough to have been on the other side of an insurance deal with Hegestratos, he would have had you insure the corn cargo on his ship...
Overview Total spot trading volume at $1.83 billion, the 30-day average rose to $1.39 billion. The top traded coins were, respectively, Bitcoin (+7.0%), Ethereum (+2.0%), Tether (0%), Cardano (-0.8%), and USDC (0%). Strong returns from Bitcoin (+7.0%). Almost all other coins had lower returns, except...
Overview Total trading at $249.0 million. Ethereum rallied 4.9% to erase some of its losses from earlier this month. Cardano returned to the top six most traded, ending with 4% returns over USD. Otherwise, mainly positive returns for cryptos against USD. The big winners were...
Check out the latest happenings in the world of crypto, brought to you by the experts at Kraken.
Check out all the important happenings of the past week in the world of crypto, brought to you by the experts at Kraken.
Check out all the important happenings this week in the world of crypto, presented by the experts at Kraken.
Month-over-Month (MoM) Changes June was, by and large, a continuation of trends since April; bitcoin’s annualized volatility, trading volume, price, and velocity were all noticeably higher MoM and the highest YTD. Annualized volatility hit a YTD high of more than 73%, but grew a measly...
Kraken VIP exists because high-value traders have high-stakes needs, and meeting those needs properly requires real people, real relationships, and a team that's paying attention.
Diversify and get access to an automated, managed portfolio of multiple asset classes with a single tap.
Bitso now offers 10 tokens to Argentine users, tradeable with the digital dollars already in their account -- without opening a brokerage account, completing new verification processes, or dealing with restricted hours.
xStocks, powering billions in transaction volume, gives institutional traders access to tokenized equities across multi-asset and algorithmic strategies
At ethCC in Cannes this year, 60 builders gathered on the French Riviera for the xStocks Hackathon.
xStocks were launched to bring 24/7, permissionless, onchain access to U.S. equities into the decentralized ecosystem. Built for a world that doesn’t sleep, tokenized equities extend familiar stocks and ETFs beyond traditional market hours and into crypto-native environments where many investors already transact. One thing,...
New VCXx xStock enables global investors to gain tokenized exposure to late-stage private companies, including SpaceX, OpenAI, Anthropic and Databricks, through a single onchain asset