Today Kraken is pleased to launch support for trading Augur Reputation Tokens (REP). The Augur team expressed their excitement for this important step in the overall Augur launch, saying We all know that Kraken is one of the top exchanges in the space. This is...
Last week the Ethereum hard fork went smoothly with the chain reimbursing DAO investors becoming dominant very quickly. As stated by email and on our blog (http://blog.kraken.com/post/147619017767), ETH balances on Kraken after the fork are tokens of this dominant chain. However, the competing chain that...
Kraken today became the first and only exchange to offer clients Ether (ETH) Dark Pool trading. The Ether Dark Pool allows clients to discreetly place large ether orders without exposing their intentions to the public, lit order book. The introduction of Kraken’s Ether Dark Pool...
We’ve added a great new feature to margin trading. It is called “Position Settlement” and it essentially gives you the option to “cash out” of margin positions. Even if you think leveraged margin trading is not for you, read on, because this feature opens up...
You can now access the full power of the Ethereum network from Kraken’s platform! We have added a data field for ether withdrawal addresses that is capable of interacting directly with the Ethereum blockchain, including existing DAOs (Decentralized Autonomous Organizations) and existing smart contracts. Support...
Today Kraken launched with ether trading. Ethers are the currency of the Ethereum network, which is a decentralized platform for executing programmable smart contracts. Out of the gate it was Kraken’s highest volume launch to date, with over 3 million ethers traded in the first...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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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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...
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.
U.S.-based clients can now trade CME-listed cryptocurrency futures contracts alongside our market-leading spot crypto liquidity.
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.
Unlock 24/7 forex trading with EUR, GBP, AUD, JPY & CHF perpetual futures on Kraken Pro.
INK airdrop to follow
What if your assets could keep up with your life, not the other way around? Introducing the new Krak Card.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 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...
We are making a new pair available for margin trading, adding to over 240 markets enabled for margin trading on Kraken Pro!
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...
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...
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...
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’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...
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)...
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...
Track your unrealized P&L, average price, and cost basis directly in your asset portfolio view — across web and mobile.
Use our new Markdown notes module to add formatted text and graphics to your trading layout.
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;...
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 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.
We are making a new pair available for margin trading, adding to over 240 markets enabled for margin trading on Kraken Pro!
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...
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...
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.
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.
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.
Gobble up $50K in prizes -- and a turkey for the top trader!
Deposit cash or crypto with Kraken this month, and we’ll match up to 2% on your total net deposits.
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.
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.
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.
Unlocking around-the-clock access to the most popular tokenized equities for Kraken Pro customers in 140+ countries
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.
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...
Kraken and Backed's strategic partnership with Trust Wallet to accelerate adoption of tokenized U.S. equities.