We’re pleased to announce that The Graph (GRT) trading is now available! Note: GRT trading is not available in the US and Canada at this time. What is The Graph (GRT)? GRT is an Ethereum (ERC-20) token that powers The Graph, which is a decentralized...
Kraken is excited to announce new investments and forthcoming features designed to bring the benefits of Bitcoin’s Lightning Network to our global exchange. Building on Bitcoin’s blockchain technology, the Lightning Network will help the world’s largest cryptocurrency scale to process millions of transactions per second,...
We’re excited to list 2 new trading assets and one new staking asset starting December 15 at approximately 13:30 UTC. New Trading Assets Decentraland (MANA) – Decentraland is a decentralized virtual world built on Ethereum that people create buildings and games in. You can...
Kraken is pleased to announce our support of the Flare network and Spark (FLR) token airdrop for XRP holders. The first thing to understand about this airdrop is that it is unusual because there is a very large gap of time between the snapshot...
We are pleased to announce the launch of a new feature that has been requested by many of our API traders – Cancel Only Mode. API traders frequently update their orders, adding or canceling orders in response to changes in price or the order...
Kraken is excited to announce that clients can stake their Ethereum (ETH) on Kraken to receive rewards of approximately 5% to 17%. The network reward is variable and 17% is currently the highest possible yearly yield. ETH staking launches Friday December 4 at approximately...
This is Part 3 of a three-part playbook for protocol teams preparing for a public token generation event.
The window between "we're ready to launch" and "we've launched well" is where most of the real work happens.
In token launches, early decisions compound. Custody, governance and distribution strategy established months before minting often determine how a protocol performs under real market participation.
We’re thrilled to announce that OKB is available for trading on Kraken! Funding and trading OKB trading is live as of April 3, 2026. To add an asset to your Kraken account, navigate to Funding, select the asset you’re after, and hit ‘Deposit’. Make sure...
We’re thrilled to announce that GIB is available for trading on Kraken! Funding and trading GIB trading is live as of April 3, 2026. To add an asset to your Kraken account, navigate to Funding, select the asset you’re after, and hit ‘Deposit’. Make sure...
We’re thrilled to announce that BASED is available for trading on Kraken! Funding and trading BASED trading is live as of March 30, 2026. To add an asset to your Kraken account, navigate to Funding, select the asset you’re after, and hit ‘Deposit’. Make sure...
We’re thrilled to announce that DUAL is available for trading on Kraken! Funding and trading DUAL trading is live as of March 31, 2026. To add an asset to your Kraken account, navigate to Funding, select the asset you’re after, and hit ‘Deposit’. Make sure...
We’re thrilled to announce that MEZO is available for trading on Kraken! Funding and trading MEZO trading is live as of April 1, 2026. To add an asset to your Kraken account, navigate to Funding, select the asset you’re after, and hit ‘Deposit’. Make sure...
We’re thrilled to announce that SCOR is available for trading on Kraken! Funding and trading SCOR trading is live as of March 20, 2026. To add an asset to your Kraken account, navigate to Funding, select the asset you’re after, and hit ‘Deposit’. Make sure...
Higher rewards. Clear timelines. Full control. Why settle for flexible when you can go further?
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...
Decentralized finance often feels like a world built for developers rather than everyday investors. DeFi Earn removes that barrier.
Kraken Pro now gives you access to 70 traditional finance futures markets (including oil, gold, S&P 500 and Nasdaq 100) alongside 290+ crypto perpetuals. One account, one interface, every market.
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 ...
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...
More flexibility. More capital efficiency. MiFID-regulated.
Gobble up $50K in prizes -- and a turkey for the top trader!
Your gateway to the world’s most traded futures markets.
Trade U.S. stocks and ETFs within Kraken's unified multi-asset trading environment
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...
Use our new Markdown notes module to add formatted text and graphics to your trading layout.
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.
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?
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....
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...
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...
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...
From stock transfers to passive income, here’s what’s new.
Commission-free* trading on 11,000+ U.S.-listed stocks and ETFs, now available to select U.S. clients.
Crypto holders have long faced a frustrating trade-off: hold your assets for the long term, or sell them to access liquidity. Kraken Flexline solves this.
Unlock 24/7 forex trading with EUR, GBP, AUD, JPY & CHF perpetual futures on Kraken Pro.
INK airdrop to follow
Available now to eligible customers across the UK and EEA and designed for Krak customers who expect more from everyday spending, without sacrificing flexibility or control.
Travel should be rewarding, not just memorable. Today, we’re launching Krak Concierge, a new in-app hotel booking experience that turns travel spending into real value.
Krak now offers a dedicated UK sort code and account number and local IBANs for clients, directly inside the app. Open it in minutes, share your details with your employer, and start getting paid with rewards from Day One.
Our redesigned Krak home screen puts your card, balances, vaults, and everyday actions in a single view. Our new Split Bill feature lets you settle up with any Krak user, anywhere, in any currency, for free.
You already know how to make crypto work for you. But there's a good chance your paycheck is still landing in a traditional bank, sitting there, doing nothing, while the bank quietly puts it to work for themselves.
What if your assets could keep up with your life, not the other way around? Introducing the new Krak Card.
U.S.-based clients can now trade CME-listed cryptocurrency futures contracts alongside our market-leading spot crypto liquidity.
One integration powers broader access to regulated spot and derivatives trading for 200+ partners and millions of end users.
Announcing a turnkey solution for banks, fintechs and financial platforms -- now powering bunq’s in-app crypto trading.
Debut strategy with Bitwise Asset Management marks our first step toward a broader suite of managed crypto solutions
We’re always working to help professional traders access deeper liquidity, faster execution and the reliable infrastructure they need to operate at scale.
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.
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.
Airdrops, priority support, free tax tools and more – all for Kraken+ subscribers.
Kraken Prime delivers best execution, deep liquidity and 24/7 white-glove support through a single, integrated platform.
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.
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...
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...
With Kraken+, monthly subscribers unlock zero-fee trading and boosted USDG rewards, for just $4.99 a month.
For years, token sales have been defined by speed. Whoever clicks first wins. We think it’s time for something fairer.
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.
We are making new pairs available for margin trading, taking our total to over 250 markets enabled for margin trading on Kraken Pro!
We are making new pairs available for margin trading, taking our total to over 250 markets enabled for margin trading on Kraken Pro!
Stablecoins up to 10x. Gold tokens, BTC, and ETH regional pairs up to 5x. High-momentum assets and DeFi blue-chips follow. Here's what this unlocks for your trading.
We are making new pairs available for margin trading, taking our total to over 250 markets enabled for margin trading on Kraken Pro!
We are making 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 two new trading pairs: Pair base Pair name Available leverage Long limit Short limit MON MON/USD...
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 ...
You can now move between illiquid or non-existent trading pairs in a single atomic trade, with one consolidated fee and no manual routing required.
Because waiting for your money is a 20th century problem
Stablecoins up to 10x. Gold tokens, BTC, and ETH regional pairs up to 5x. High-momentum assets and DeFi blue-chips follow. Here's what this unlocks for your trading.
Kraken Pro now gives you access to 70 traditional finance futures markets (including oil, gold, S&P 500 and Nasdaq 100) alongside 290+ crypto perpetuals. One account, one interface, every market.
USDC funding via Algorand is already live.
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...
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...
Enter our second annual Rear Wing Takeover Contest for a chance to see your Cosmos race on a Williams Racing FW46 challenger in Austin!
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....
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.
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.
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;...
Customers now expect financial services to operate continuously, without the delays and frictions associated with legacy systems. For businesses, this shift presents a clear opportunity, and significant operational complexity.
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...
We are making new pairs available for margin trading, taking our total to over 250 markets enabled for margin trading on Kraken Pro!
We are making new pairs available for margin trading, taking our total to over 250 markets enabled for margin trading on Kraken Pro!
You can now move between illiquid or non-existent trading pairs in a single atomic trade, with one consolidated fee and no manual routing required.
Stablecoins up to 10x. Gold tokens, BTC, and ETH regional pairs up to 5x. High-momentum assets and DeFi blue-chips follow. Here's what this unlocks for your trading.
Kraken Pro now gives you access to 70 traditional finance futures markets (including oil, gold, S&P 500 and Nasdaq 100) alongside 290+ crypto perpetuals. One account, one interface, every market.
Dual Investments are a new way to earn yield on Kraken by combining a fixed return with a simple market view on BTC or ETH. At a high level, Dual Investments are a time-bound, fully collateralized product. You subscribe for a set term at a...
If you're holding USD or stablecoins that aren't working hard enough for you, there's a better option available right now on Kraken.
For too long, earning on stablecoins has come with strings like lockups or extra settings. Trade-offs that force you to choose between accessibility and yield. We think that’s backwards.
A 3% deposit match on cash or crypto doesn’t come around often, and this one is built to be simple, fair, and genuinely rewarding.
We’re back with another community-powered memecoin event — and this time, the winner earns a historic placement on the pitch.
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
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.
This integration brings Kraken’s fiat ↔ crypto infrastructure to Onramper’s aggregation platform.
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,...
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...
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...
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....
Elevate your account security today: Embrace Passkeys and multiple 2FA methods on Kraken. Secure your crypto journey with unparalleled peace of mind.
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...
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...
Kraken clients can now earn rewards on their SUI holdings through our new staking strategies: 1-day bonded and Auto Earn.
Integration with Bitcoin-native staking protocol Babylon introduces secure Bitcoin staking supporting Proof-of-Stake networks – a first for Kraken clients.
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.
Clients in select U.S. states can once again stake via Kraken and contribute to the security of supported ecosystems.
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...
Kraken is introducing staking for INJ, which will allow clients to earn up to 10% APR on the INJ held in their Kraken accounts.
xStocks were launched to bring 24/7, permissionless, onchain access to U.S. equities into the decentralized ecosystem. Built for a world that doesn’t sleep, tokenized equities extend familiar stocks and ETFs beyond traditional market hours and into crypto-native environments where many investors already transact. One thing,...
New VCXx xStock enables global investors to gain tokenized exposure to late-stage private companies, including SpaceX, OpenAI, Anthropic and Databricks, through a single onchain asset
The gold standard for tokenized stocks and ETFs reaches another key milestone, with ambitions to expand to over 500 xStocks by end of 2026
Unifies billions of dollars in onchain tokenized equity liquidity across Ethereum and Solana, connecting traditional market depth with DeFi functionality
A token that doesn't move isn't a market. On the metrics that define real usage — unique holders, transaction volume, and multi-venue flow — xStocks is the clear leader in tokenized equities.
New xStocks perpetual futures contracts give eligible traders (non-U.S. clients in over 110 countries) 24/7 leveraged access to tokenized representations of major equity indices, gold-backed ETFs, and leading public companies.