Today, the SEC filed a complaint alleging that Kraken operates as an unregistered securities exchange, broker, and clearing house. We disagree, and intend to vigorously defend our position in court. Today’s news has no impact on the products we offer and we will continue to provide...
Kraken has launched VASP services in Belgium, utilising its EU subsidiary, which has registered under the VASP regimes in Ireland, Spain and Italy. This launch reinforces Kraken’s ongoing commitment to upholding Europe’s robust anti-money laundering and compliance standards. And further underscores Kraken’s dedication to advancing...
We are pleased to announce the appointment of Bivu Das as our new UK Managing Director. Bivu brings nearly two decades of commercial enterprise and fintech strategy development experience to Kraken. His arrival coincides with the UK making important strides to become a globally recognised...
We’re launching our first global marketing campaign to drive forward our mission of accelerating the adoption of crypto so everyone can achieve financial freedom and inclusion. There has been too much focus on what’s broken in the current financial system and not enough on crypto’s...
Kraken is thrilled to announce our planned acquisition of Coin Meester B.V. (BCM) in the Netherlands. The deal highlights our commitment to growing our business in Europe by leveraging our strong financial position and highly competitive product offering. Founded in 2017, BCM is one of...
We’re proud to announce that we have been named #18 on Newsweek’s Top 100 UK Most Loved Workplaces list. This recognition showcases our truly unique employer brand offering, which emphasises flexibility, career development and the well-being of our Krakenites. Newsweek’s rankings, backed by the rigorous...
“This industry is a nonpartisan issue.” So declared U.S. House of Representatives Majority Whip Tom Emmer (R-MN) at the Blockchain Association Policy Summit, Nov. 29-30, in Washington, D.C. He joined Kraken Chief Legal Officer Marco Santori for a fireside chat, the first of two panels...
The collapse of FTX may have dominated discourse at DC Fintech Week, but onstage, Kraken CEO Dave Ripley made the case that this event was simply a bump in the road to a future where finance moves fully to the blockchain. In a panel discussion...