The Shanghai upgrade is a set of changes to the Ethereum protocol that will allow users to unstake, or withdraw, their staked ether (ETH). Before the Shanghai upgrade, any ETH dedicated to staking remained locked within the Ethereum blockchain. The Shanghai upgrade will include a...
The end of the tax year is fast approaching, and the clock is ticking for crypto holders to report their transactions to the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). In a bid to clamp down on crypto tax evasion, the IRS modified its terminology this year from...
We’re thrilled to announce that Kraken’s OTC Portal is now integrated within Kraken Pro. This integration allows OTC clients to access the features and functionality they know and love from our OTC Desk via a fully automated, self-service UI. Access the OTC Portal by logging...
Today, two Kraken subsidiaries announced a settlement with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) concerning Kraken’s on-chain staking program. Because of this settlement, Kraken has agreed to end its on-chain staking services for U.S. clients. Starting today, Kraken will automatically unstake all U.S. client...
Representing real-world assets on the Bitcoin blockchain is nothing new. Over a decade ago, projects like the Colored Coin protocol and Counterparty exchange proved Bitcoin could track items, not just units of currency, in a decentralized way. However, consensus issues prevented either project from gaining...
In an effort to lead the industry in trust and transparency on our mission to accelerate the adoption of cryptocurrency, we are excited to release our 2022 Transparency Report. The 2022 Transparency Report provides a summary of how we protect our client privacy and financial freedom...
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.
Over the course of three panels, our teams sat alongside investors, founders, and builders for some of the most grounded conversations we've had in a long time. What does it actually take to launch, scale, and last?
Across France, Ireland, Germany, the Netherlands, Poland, Spain and beyond, we continued to deepen our presence across the EU.
Introducing a strategic partnership for allocators and fund managers, creating a more seamless bridge between traditional and crypto markets.