Introducing Kraken Wrapped Bitcoin (kBTC): Unleashing Bitcoin’s potential across networks
We are thrilled to launch Kraken Bitcoin (kBTC), a fully backed, cross-network-compatible ERC-20 representation of Bitcoin custodied by Kraken.
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News
Kraken ranked 12th on Newsweek’s 2024 Top 100 American Most Loved Workplaces List
Kraken is proud to announce that we have moved up more than a dozen spots from last year to rank 12th on Newsweek’s 2024 Top 100 American Most Loved Workplaces list. This recognition reflects our ongoing commitment to providing a flexible workplace that prioritizes wellbeing...
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Kraken partners with RB Leipzig to innovate the German football fan experience
We are delighted to announce our partnership with RB Leipzig, two-time DFB Cup winner and one of Germany’s most thrilling and innovative football clubs. We are the club’s Official Crypto Partner and Official Sleeve Partner for all RB Leipzig Men’s and Women’s Bundesliga fixtures.
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Kraken strengthens European business with completion of BCM acquisition
Today we announced the closing of the Coin Meester B.V. (BCM) acquisition, a key element in our European growth strategy. With the acquisition of BCM, one of the Netherlands’ oldest and most respected registered crypto brokers, we have significantly expanded our Dutch footprint and enhanced...
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Important context behind ASIC’s recent judgment and why Australia should prioritise implementing a clear crypto regulatory framework
While the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) has referred to a recent legal outcome as a “win” … there’s more to this story.
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Alex Mehrdad takes reins of our Canadian business; Mark Greenberg promoted to lead new global Asset Growth & Management division
We are pleased to announce that Alex Mehrdad has been appointed the new General Manager of our Canadian operation and will spearhead the next phase of our operational growth across Canada. The news follows an important year of hyper-growth for our Canadian business under Mark...
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Industry News
MiCA enforcement begins July 1. Switch to one of Europe’s longest-standing licensed exchanges.
On 1 July, if the platform you trade on doesn’t have a MiCA license, your access to deposits, withdrawals, or trading could change.
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Kraken named to FXC Intelligence’s 2026 Cross-Border Payments 100
Now in its eighth year, the list is widely regarded as the go-to benchmark for the companies that move money across borders at scale.
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Kraken recognized on Fortune’s inaugural Crypto 100 List
Reflects Kraken's role in building the infrastructure for the next generation of global finance
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Stablecoins are rewriting global finance. Where is Canada?
The CAD belongs onchain, and the foundations being built today are what will make that a reality.
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Succession at the US Federal Reserve: a policy inflection point
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.
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Kraken earns multiple Australian crypto award wins in 2026
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.
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