By Bivu Das, Kraken U.K. General Manager “Tax complexity itself is a kind of tax.” This famous quote from U.S. Senator Max Baucus resonates regardless of your country of residence. In the emerging crypto ecosystem, there are additional complications given the lack of clear and...
For over a decade, Kraken has provided a safe way for users to engage with the world of crypto, helping to usher in a new era of finance. Today, that mission takes a step onchain with Ink, an OP Stack Layer 2 (L2) blockchain providing...
We are thrilled to announce we have completed our latest Proof of Reserves. This independent procedure, by a third party accountant, allows clients to verify their account balances are fully backed with on-chain assets, custodied securely by Kraken for supported cryptocurrencies as of a Sept....
We’re thrilled to announce our new licensed broker offering that will service eligible Australian wholesale clients with a broad suite of exciting crypto-based derivatives products. Starting today, we will enable wholesale clients to acquire crypto-based derivatives via our Australian financial services licensed broker. Our new...
The Kraken crypto trading experience comes to desktop for Windows, Mac and Linux
Level up your trade execution with price ladders on Kraken Desktop
We are pleased to announce price comparison charts on Kraken Desktop. This new capability enables traders to compare up to 10 markets on a single chart, making it easier than ever to spot trends, visualize correlations and gain insights into market movements. Whether you’re tracking...
A message from Arjun Sethi and Dave Ripley, co-CEOs of Kraken
Ink offers users seamless access and interoperability at the cutting edge of decentralized finance
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...
We are thrilled to launch Kraken Bitcoin (kBTC), a fully backed, cross-network-compatible ERC-20 representation of Bitcoin custodied by Kraken.
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....
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...
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...
We are proud to announce Kraken has been named the #1 crypto exchange by Forbes, solidifying our position as a leader in the cryptocurrency market. This recognition is a testament to Kraken’s commitment to providing a secure, reliable and client-friendly platform for buying, selling and...
Kraken is introducing staking for INJ, which will allow clients to earn up to 10% APR on the INJ held in their Kraken accounts.
Kraken is proud to announce that we have moved up more than a dozen spots from last year to rank 12th on Newsweek’s 2024 Top 100 American Most Loved Workplaces list. This recognition reflects our ongoing commitment to providing a flexible workplace that prioritizes wellbeing...
We are delighted to announce our partnership with RB Leipzig, two-time DFB Cup winner and one of Germany’s most thrilling and innovative football clubs. We are the club’s Official Crypto Partner and Official Sleeve Partner for all RB Leipzig Men’s and Women’s Bundesliga fixtures.