Announcing U.S. regulated derivatives, creating unified access to futures and crypto spot markets
U.S.-based clients can now trade CME-listed cryptocurrency futures contracts alongside our market-leading spot crypto liquidity.
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Product
From Wall Street to your wallet: Tokenized equities now available on Kraken
We’re beginning a phased rollout of tokenized U.S. stocks and ETFs – powered by Backed’s xStocks innovation – for eligible non-U.S. clients.
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Why we’re launching Krak
We built and launched the Krak app because the financial system has been stuck in the past, and we think it's time to do something about it.
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Earn more with Bonded Earn: Now live in the Kraken app and on Kraken web
Higher rewards. Clear timelines. Full control. Why settle for flexible when you can go further?
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Introducing Kraken+, our premium membership program, designed to power your investing experience
With Kraken+, monthly subscribers unlock zero-fee trading and boosted USDG rewards, for just $4.99 a month.
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Introducing chart trading on Kraken Desktop
Place, drag and edit orders -- directly on the chart -- for maximum trading efficiency.
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Asset Listings
COPM is available for trading!
We’re thrilled to announce that COPM is available for trading on Kraken! Funding and trading COPM trading is live as of December 23, 2025. To add an asset to your Kraken account, navigate to Funding, select the asset you’re after, and hit ‘Deposit’. Make sure...
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OMI is available for trading!
We’re thrilled to announce that OMI is available for trading on Kraken! Funding and trading OMI trading is live as of December 23, 2025. To add an asset to your Kraken account, navigate to Funding, select the asset you’re after, and hit ‘Deposit’. Make sure...
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ZKP is available for trading!
We’re thrilled to announce that ZKP is available for trading on Kraken! Funding and trading ZKP trading is live as of December 19, 2025. To add an asset to your Kraken account, navigate to Funding, select the asset you’re after, and hit ‘Deposit’. Make sure...
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VOOI is available for trading!
We’re thrilled to announce that VOOI is available for trading on Kraken! Funding and trading VOOI trading is live as of December 18, 2025. To add an asset to your Kraken account, navigate to Funding, select the asset you’re after, and hit ‘Deposit’. Make sure...
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IR is available for trading!
We’re thrilled to announce that IR is available for trading on Kraken! Funding and trading IR trading is live as of December 17, 2025. To add an asset to your Kraken account, navigate to Funding, select the asset you’re after, and hit ‘Deposit’. Make sure...
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EVAA is available for trading!
We’re thrilled to announce that EVAA is available for trading on Kraken! Funding and trading EVAA trading is live as of December 17, 2025. To add an asset to your Kraken account, navigate to Funding, select the asset you’re after, and hit ‘Deposit’. Make sure...
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Bonded Earn
Earn more with Bonded Earn: Now live in the Kraken app and on Kraken web
Higher rewards. Clear timelines. Full control. Why settle for flexible when you can go further?
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Bundles
Let’s get ready to Bundle: A smarter, effortless way to diversify your crypto portfolio
The crypto landscape is evolving faster than ever before, drawing in a new wave of mainstream investors. We’re here to simplify that journey, making crypto investing smarter, more accessible and easier for everyone. That’s why we’re excited to launch Bundles – an innovative new feature...
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Derivatives
New collateral currency available for margin and futures trading: USDG!
We have increased our selection of margin and futures collateral currencies to now include USDG. We’re committed to providing traders with greater flexibility and control, and are excited to announce a significant expansion in our collateral opportunities for Kraken Pro traders. New collateral currency choice ...
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New collateral currency available for margin and futures trading: EURC!
We have increased our selection of margin and futures collateral currencies to now include EURC. We’re committed to providing traders with greater flexibility and control, and are excited to announce a significant expansion in our collateral opportunities for Kraken Pro traders. Margin trading is now...
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Crypto-powered perpetual futures now live on Kraken Pro in EU
More flexibility. More capital efficiency. MiFID-regulated.
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Thankful for futures trading: Join Kraken’s U.S. Turkey Trading Competition
Gobble up $50K in prizes -- and a turkey for the top trader!
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Futures just got bigger: Trade traditional CME contracts on Kraken
Your gateway to the world’s most traded futures markets.
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Announcing U.S. regulated derivatives, creating unified access to futures and crypto spot markets
U.S.-based clients can now trade CME-listed cryptocurrency futures contracts alongside our market-leading spot crypto liquidity.
3 min read
Desktop
Trade Shortcuts now live on Kraken Desktop
Your trading reflexes, upgraded. With the new Trade Shortcut module in Kraken Desktop, you can now place pre-configured trades instantly — no forms, no hesitation. Build custom buttons for any strategy, from quick entries and exits to smart OSO setups.Speed, precision, and control — now...
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Charts, checklists & cheat sheets: Introducing Markdown on Kraken Desktop
Use our new Markdown notes module to add formatted text and graphics to your trading layout.
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Engineering
Preventing mobile performance regressions with Maestro
We strive to build the best experience possible for our customers, so making our beautiful, snappy apps is non-negotiable. The hard part is keeping things fast while rapidly moving forward and shipping new features in our big and complex apps.
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Oxidizing Kraken, Part 2: from bet to backbone
Four years ago – in Oxidizing Kraken: improving Kraken infrastructure – I explained how Kraken began transforming its backend by leveraging Rust. Nearly four years later, how did that early bet turn out?
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How Kraken fixed performance issues via incremental adoption of the React Native New Architecture
By Ben Irving, Kraken Sr. Software Engineer Performance pain can make developers go the extra mile. In this blog post, you can learn from the performance issues we experienced at Kraken and how we embarked on a New Architecture adoption journey to solve those issues....
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Scaling Kraken’s trading infrastructure for the next decade of growth
Authored by: Shannon Kurtas, Product Director, Pro & Institutional Trading Max Kaplan, Sr. Engineering Director, Core Infrastructure & Data Engineering Suketu Gandhi, Sr. Engineering Director, Trading Technology Steve Hunt, VP Engineering Nearly twelve years ago, Kraken began its pioneering mission to become one of the...
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Testing Crypto Payments & Staking at Kraken
By: Brett McLain, Director of Engineering – Crypto, Fiat, Staking If you’re interested in cryptocurrencies, payments, or staking and want to help build the financial system of the future, the funding engineering team @ Kraken is hiring! When Kraken launched almost a decade ago, only...
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Oxidizing Kraken: Improving Kraken Infrastructure Using Rust
Simon Chemouil – Director of Engineering, Core Backend For more than two years now, Kraken’s Core Backend team has been using Rust to modernize services originally written in PHP, while building new products, expanding the feature set and supporting the ever expanding increase in cryptocurrency...
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Equities
Kraken expands equities offering with new enhancements
From stock transfers to passive income, here’s what’s new.
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Kraken expands beyond crypto: Announcing U.S.-listed stock and ETF trading
Commission-free* trading on 11,000+ U.S.-listed stocks and ETFs, now available to select U.S. clients.
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FX Perps
Introducing FX perpetual futures
Unlock 24/7 forex trading with EUR, GBP, AUD, JPY & CHF perpetual futures on Kraken Pro.
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Ink
Coming soon: Integrating $INK Token and Ink Layer 2 protocols into our core products
INK airdrop to follow
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Krak
Say goodbye to your bank: make Krak your everything account
What if your assets could keep up with your life, not the other way around? Introducing the new Krak Card.
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Why we’re launching Krak
We built and launched the Krak app because the financial system has been stuck in the past, and we think it's time to do something about it.
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Kraken Derivatives US
Announcing U.S. regulated derivatives, creating unified access to futures and crypto spot markets
U.S.-based clients can now trade CME-listed cryptocurrency futures contracts alongside our market-leading spot crypto liquidity.
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Kraken Embed
Alpaca integrates Kraken Embed to expand crypto access for its partner network
One integration powers broader access to regulated spot and derivatives trading for 200+ partners and millions of end users.
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Kraken Embed: Deliver regulated crypto trading to your customers without building the infrastructure
Announcing a turnkey solution for banks, fintechs and financial platforms -- now powering bunq’s in-app crypto trading.
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Kraken Institutional
Kraken partners with Avelacom to deliver ultra-low-latency connectivity for institutional traders
We’re always working to help professional traders access deeper liquidity, faster execution and the reliable infrastructure they need to operate at scale.
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Kraken launches Market Participation Program
We believe that stronger markets benefit everyone – from individual traders to institutional participants. That’s why we’re introducing a new incentive program that is designed to attract and retain the most active trading participants while creating a more vibrant, efficient trading environment for all.
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Expanding Kraken Custody to Europe under MiCA
Payward Europe Solutions Limited (PESL) now brings Kraken’s trusted digital asset custody to the European Economic Area (EEA) — regulated by the Central Bank of Ireland under the EU’s new MiCA framework.
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Kraken Pay
It’s time to turn your crypto into payments with Kraken Pay
Crypto is no longer just for trading. With Kraken Pay, you can use 300+ crypto assets to pay your friend for last night’s dinner or send money to your family overseas. It’s time to free your crypto.
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Kraken Plus
Kraken+ is leveling up: More perks. More power. Same price.
Airdrops, priority support, free tax tools and more – all for Kraken+ subscribers.
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Kraken Prime
Introducing Kraken Prime, a full-service prime brokerage for institutional crypto clients
Kraken Prime delivers best execution, deep liquidity and 24/7 white-glove support through a single, integrated platform.
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Kraken Wallet
Kraken Connect: The next evolution of Kraken Wallet is here
Kraken Wallet users can now link their Kraken accounts directly to their Kraken Wallet, unlocking a seamless and secure way to manage their crypto. No more switching platforms or copying addresses -- just connect and go.
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Kraken Wallet Swaps: Smarter token swaps that don’t break the bank
Kraken Wallet is excited to announce Swaps, a fast, convenient way to swap tokens without fees. Swaps removes the complexity and overhead from both same-chain and cross-chain token swaps, providing a straightforward interface and optimized swap routing, without needing to go directly to decentralized exchanges...
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Introducing iCloud backup for Kraken Wallet
Kraken Wallet now offers encrypted iCloud backups for your secret recovery phrase (SRP). This feature provides a simple and secure way to store your SRP and recover your wallet, helping ensure you always have access to your cryptoassets. Self-custody with peace of mind Kraken Wallet...
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Kraken+
Introducing Kraken+, our premium membership program, designed to power your investing experience
With Kraken+, monthly subscribers unlock zero-fee trading and boosted USDG rewards, for just $4.99 a month.
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Launch
Fair access, evolved: introducing merit-based token sales on Kraken Launch
For years, token sales have been defined by speed. Whoever clicks first wins. We think it’s time for something fairer.
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Introducing Kraken Launch, powered by Legion
Built in exclusive partnership with Legion, we’re opening the door for something new: Kraken Launch, your gateway to participate in ICOs and early token sales, directly from your Kraken account.
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Margin
New collateral currency available for margin and futures trading: USDG!
We have increased our selection of margin and futures collateral currencies to now include USDG. We’re committed to providing traders with greater flexibility and control, and are excited to announce a significant expansion in our collateral opportunities for Kraken Pro traders. New collateral currency choice ...
3 min read
New collateral currency available for margin and futures trading: EURC!
We have increased our selection of margin and futures collateral currencies to now include EURC. We’re committed to providing traders with greater flexibility and control, and are excited to announce a significant expansion in our collateral opportunities for Kraken Pro traders. Margin trading is now...
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New asset and pair available for margin trading: HBAR!
We are making a new pair available for margin trading, adding to over 240 markets enabled for margin trading on Kraken Pro!
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New assets and pairs available for margin trading: MNT, USELESS, CAKE and RIZE!
We are making four new pairs available for margin trading, taking our total to over 240 markets enabled for margin trading on Kraken Pro! Margin trading is now available for: Pair base Pair name Available leverage Long limit MNT MNT/USD 3 60,000 USELESS USELESS/USD 3...
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New asset and pair available for margin trading: XPL!
We are making a new pair available for margin trading, taking our total to over 240 markets enabled for margin trading on Kraken Pro! Margin trading is now available for a new trading pair: Pair base Pair name Available leverage Long Limit Short Limit XPL...
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New assets and pairs available for margin trading: BNB, AVNT and STBL!
We are making new pairs available for margin trading, taking our total to over 230 markets enabled for margin trading on Kraken Pro! Margin trading is now available for three new trading pairs: Pair base Pair name Available leverage Long limit Short limit BNB BNB/USD...
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New Features
USDT0 deposits and withdrawals now available on Plasma!
We’re thrilled to announce that Kraken now supports deposits and withdrawals of Tether (USDT0) on Plasma! Funding USDT0 funding via Plasma is already live. You can transfer USDT0 to your Kraken account by navigating to Funding, selecting USDT0 and choosing the desired deposit method (network) from...
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USDC deposits and withdrawals now available on Ink!
We’re thrilled to announce that Kraken now supports deposits and withdrawals of USDC on Ink! Funding USDC funding via Ink is already live. You can transfer USDC to your Kraken account by navigating to Funding, selecting USDC and choosing the desired deposit method (network) from...
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USDT deposits and withdrawals now available on Aptos!
We’re thrilled to announce that Kraken now supports deposits and withdrawals of Tether (USDT) on Aptos! Funding USDT funding via Aptos is already live. You can transfer USDT to your Kraken account by navigating to Funding, selecting USDT and choosing the desired deposit method (network)...
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PayPal funding is here for U.S. clients!
We’ve got some exciting news to make your crypto journey even smoother: PayPal is now a funding option for Kraken clients in the U.S. That means you can deposit USD and start trading in just a few taps — no wires, no wait and definitely...
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Asset level portfolio performance stats now live on Kraken Pro
Track your unrealized P&L, average price, and cost basis directly in your asset portfolio view — across web and mobile.
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Charts, checklists & cheat sheets: Introducing Markdown on Kraken Desktop
Use our new Markdown notes module to add formatted text and graphics to your trading layout.
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NFT
Kraken x Williams: First look at the winners of the 2024 Rear Wing Takeover contest
We are proud to unveil the Williams Racing rear wing design chosen by fans in our second annual Rear Wing Takeover contest! The FW46 cars driven by Alex Albon and Franco Colapinto will feature six fans’ digital alter egos from the Cosmos collection. Tens of...
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The Cosmos collection: Kraken and Williams Racing fuel the next generation of F1 IRL crossovers at the 2024 Formula 1 Pirelli United States Grand Prix
Enter our second annual Rear Wing Takeover Contest for a chance to see your Cosmos race on a Williams Racing FW46 challenger in Austin!
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Claim all 5 History in the Making Collectibles for a chance to win signed editions from Williams Racing drivers
Over the last two months, Williams Racing Collectibles+ Grid Pass holders have been eligible to claim up to five free History in the Making collectibles, which pay tribute to defining moments that shaped over 45 years of competing in the fastest sport on the planet....
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Welcoming Art Blocks to our NFT marketplace!
Clients are now able to easily access the entire Art Blocks collection, spanning hundreds of different generative artists, as part of our effort to make generative digital art more accessible for all.
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Explore the perks of owning a 2024 Williams Racing Collectibles+ Grid Pass
Kraken, the Official Crypto and Web3 Partner of Williams Racing, is excited to announce the 2024 roadmap for the Williams Racing Collectibles+ Grid Pass, powered by Kraken.
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Introducing the ultimate free fan engagement experience: Williams Racing Collectibles+ Grid Pass
Collect your free pass and unlock immediate exclusive digital and physical perks and access to unique Williams Racing experiences, powered by Kraken. Kraken, the Official Crypto and Web3 Partner of Williams Racing, is excited to announce a new innovation in fan engagement and digital collectibles;...
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Perps
Introducing Kraken Perps: A new way to trade on where prices might go next
We’re excited to launch something new on the Kraken app — and if you’ve ever wanted to take a position on what’s going to happen next in crypto markets, this could be for you. Today we’re launching Kraken Perps (short for Kraken Perpetuals), available in...
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Pro
New collateral currency available for margin and futures trading: USDG!
We have increased our selection of margin and futures collateral currencies to now include USDG. We’re committed to providing traders with greater flexibility and control, and are excited to announce a significant expansion in our collateral opportunities for Kraken Pro traders. New collateral currency choice ...
3 min read
New collateral currency available for margin and futures trading: EURC!
We have increased our selection of margin and futures collateral currencies to now include EURC. We’re committed to providing traders with greater flexibility and control, and are excited to announce a significant expansion in our collateral opportunities for Kraken Pro traders. Margin trading is now...
3 min read
Crypto-powered perpetual futures now live on Kraken Pro in EU
More flexibility. More capital efficiency. MiFID-regulated.
5 min read
New asset and pair available for margin trading: HBAR!
We are making a new pair available for margin trading, adding to over 240 markets enabled for margin trading on Kraken Pro!
2 min read
New assets and pairs available for margin trading: MNT, USELESS, CAKE and RIZE!
We are making four new pairs available for margin trading, taking our total to over 240 markets enabled for margin trading on Kraken Pro! Margin trading is now available for: Pair base Pair name Available leverage Long limit MNT MNT/USD 3 60,000 USELESS USELESS/USD 3...
3 min read
New asset and pair available for margin trading: XPL!
We are making a new pair available for margin trading, taking our total to over 240 markets enabled for margin trading on Kraken Pro! Margin trading is now available for a new trading pair: Pair base Pair name Available leverage Long Limit Short Limit XPL...
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Promotions
Turn your holiday spending into a €25,000 adventure: join Krak’s Holiday Quest
Krak EU customers, welcome to the 6 Days of Krakmas, our festive challenge where everyday purchases become quests and every quest brings you closer to real rewards
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Introducing Kraken’s Holiday Gift Flip: Turn your worst Christmas gift into Bitcoin
Every year, someone unwraps a gift that probably should have stayed in the shop. A novelty mug. A pair of socks that say “Live, Laugh, Love.” A kitchen gadget no one asked for. We’ve all been there.
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Win 3 bitcoins this holiday season
From Dec. 4-Jan. 5, every eligible client who opts in and trades $1 (or its equivalent in another currency) will earn one sweepstakes entry to win 3 BTC.
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Your next $1 trade could win you a whole bitcoin
From Nov. 5-Dec. 3, every eligible client who opts in and trades $1 (or its equivalent in another currency) will earn one sweepstakes entry to win 1 BTC.
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Thankful for futures trading: Join Kraken’s U.S. Turkey Trading Competition
Gobble up $50K in prizes -- and a turkey for the top trader!
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October Deposit Match: Earn up to 2% back on new deposits
Deposit cash or crypto with Kraken this month, and we’ll match up to 2% on your total net deposits.
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Ramp
Introducing Kraken Ramp: The gateway for the digital economy
We’ve always believed that seamless access to crypto is the foundation for accelerating global adoption. Today we’re excited to announce Kraken Ramp. With just one developer-friendly API, Kraken Ramp allows any platform to integrate buy/sell flows directly into their product. No redirects, no compliance headaches,...
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Security
Kraken completes SOC 2 Type 2 compliance report, underscoring commitment to institutional security
Building and maintaining a high bar for security and compliance is fundamental to how we serve our clients’ needs. Today, we’re pleased to announce that Kraken’s institutional-grade qualified custody offering has successfully completed the SOC 2 Type 2 compliance examination — a significant milestone that...
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2024 Scam Awareness Week: Empowering users to safeguard their digital finances
As the world of digital finance continues to evolve, it’s essential to stay informed about the risks associated with fraudulent activities. During Scam Awareness Week, we aim to educate users on how to protect themselves from scams and highlight the industry’s efforts to create a...
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Kraken Bug Bounty program patches isolated bug
As part of our ongoing commitment to enhance the overall security of the crypto ecosystem, we’re informing the crypto community that we have patched an isolated bug in our deposit and funding systems. No client assets were impacted or vulnerable leading up to this disclosure....
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Strengthen your account security with Passkeys and multiple forms of two-factor authentication (2FA)
Elevate your account security today: Embrace Passkeys and multiple 2FA methods on Kraken. Secure your crypto journey with unparalleled peace of mind.
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The Kraken security playbook: how to avoid holiday crypto scams
Financial fraud has been a part of transactional business since the dawn of transactional business. If you were unfortunate enough to have been on the other side of an insurance deal with Hegestratos, he would have had you insure the corn cargo on his ship...
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Security above everything: why every month is Cybersecurity Awareness Month at Kraken
By Nick Percoco, Kraken Chief Security Officer Cybersecurity cannot be an afterthought for a crypto platform. At Kraken, we consider securing our clients’ personal information and cryptoassets to be our highest priority, so we place security above everything. Following October’s Cybersecurity Awareness Month, we’d like...
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Staking
SUI staking is now live on Kraken – earn up to 3%
Kraken clients can now earn rewards on their SUI holdings through our new staking strategies: 1-day bonded and Auto Earn.
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Introducing Bitcoin staking: New opportunities for clients to earn yield on their BTC holdings
Integration with Bitcoin-native staking protocol Babylon introduces secure Bitcoin staking supporting Proof-of-Stake networks – a first for Kraken clients.
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TAO staking is now live on Kraken – earn 6-12% APR
As part of our commitment to providing best-in-class staking options, TAO staking is now available for both Pro and Consumer users, delivering high rewards, instant liquidity and a secure staking experience.
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Kraken launches new onchain staking product for U.S. clients
Clients in select U.S. states can once again stake via Kraken and contribute to the security of supported ecosystems.
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Restaking via EigenLayer is now available on Kraken!
We’re constantly innovating to give our clients access to new technology. Today, we’re thrilled to announce the launch of Ethereum restaking via EigenLayer, a revolutionary new way to secure decentralized applications (dApps) with your staked ETH and earn additional staking rewards. What is Ethereum restaking...
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Staking rewards of up to 10% come to INJ on Kraken
Kraken is introducing staking for INJ, which will allow clients to earn up to 10% APR on the INJ held in their Kraken accounts.
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xstocks
xStocks bringing tokenized equities to TON blockchain and Telegram’s 1 billion users
Fully collateralized tokenized stocks and ETFs to be available to millions via Wallet in Telegram, merging traditional finance with the speed and scale of TON Blockchain.
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Deepening our partnership with Alpaca, xStocks gain momentum
Alpaca becomes preferred partner for venue and distribution of xStocks via its Instant Tokenization Network (ITN), accelerating global adoption of tokenized equities outside the U.S.
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xStocks: now trading 24/7 on Kraken Pro
Unlocking around-the-clock access to the most popular tokenized equities for Kraken Pro customers in 140+ countries
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xStocks surpasses $10 billion in total transaction volume, with nearly $2 billion onchain
The gold standard for tokenized equities crosses a major milestone less than six months after launch, underscoring explosive global demand for open, permissionless and interoperable tokenized assets.
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Wallet in Telegram joins xStocks Alliance, expanding xStocks reach to another 100 million users
We’re excited to announce a new collaboration designed to supercharge the adoption of xStocks, the industry’s gold standard for tokenized equities. Together with Backed, Kraken are today partnering with Wallet in Telegram, a digital asset solution natively embedded into the Telegram app, to bring xStocks...
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Trust Wallet joins xStocks Alliance, unlocking tokenized equities access for its 200 million users
Kraken and Backed's strategic partnership with Trust Wallet to accelerate adoption of tokenized U.S. equities.
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