Kraken secures VASP registration from Dutch Central Bank
We are thrilled to announce we have obtained a VASP registration from the Dutch Central Bank (DNB), marking another milestone in our European growth strategy.
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News
Kraken strengthens leadership team with two key appointments
Gilles BianRosa appointed COO and CPO, Marcus Hughes named Global Head of Regulatory Strategy
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Kraken successfully passes November 2023 Proof of Reserves
We are thrilled to announce we have successfully completed our latest Proof of Reserves. Clients can verify their account balances are fully backed with on-chain assets, custodied securely by Kraken, for supported cryptocurrencies as of the November 30, 2023 snapshot.
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Kraken continues to fight for its mission and crypto innovation in the United States
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...
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Kraken launches Virtual Asset Service Provider (VASP) services in Belgium
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...
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Bivu Das joins Kraken as UK Managing Director
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...
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Industry News
Setting the record straight
It is hard to put a price on vindication. An arbitrator did. But if this were only about a lawsuit, I would not be writing this letter.
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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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