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
Kraken wins (again) at European Customer Centricity Awards
We are proud to announce that, for the second year running, Kraken has been recognized at the annual European Customer Centricity Awards (ECCAs). We won the Customer Insight & Feedback category and were shortlisted for Customer Centric Culture and Customer Centricity in B2B. Overcoming strong...
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How crypto is leading the way in upskilling
When it comes to pace of innovation, few industries can match crypto. A fast-changing landscape constantly challenging assumptions, it forces us to rethink how we do things -- crypto innovation extends to the workplace, too.
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U.S. crypto taxes in 2024: fast facts
IRS tax season is officially open in the United States. April 15, 2024 is the deadline for crypto holders to report their 2023 transactions to the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). The 2023 tax year includes any activity between January 1, 2023 and December 31, 2023....
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Crypto and the age of alternative payroll
The digital revolution brings a new age of alternative payroll options, giving employees more freedom and autonomy than ever before. The future of work is one where global employees have more of a say in not only when, but how they get paid.
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Kraken execs talk U.S. crypto regulation at Blockchain Association Policy Summit
“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...
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Kraken CEO Dave Ripley at DC Fintech Week: building bridges to the on-chain future
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...
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