How we identified a North Korean hacker who tried to get a job at Kraken
Cybersecurity isn’t just a priority for Kraken, it’s part of our origin story and embedded into our DNA.
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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 launches kBTC on Unichain
We are excited to announce that Kraken Wrapped Bitcoin (kBTC) is now live on Unichain, an Ethereum-based Layer 2 built for DeFi. Additionally, Unichain users and developers can now transfer ETH and USDT0 directly between Kraken and Unichain. The integration expands Kraken’s role as the...
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Kraken Pro added to the Kraken referral program – earn rewards for inviting friends
A risk-free way to earn with Kraken is back. We’re excited to announce the addition of Kraken Pro to the Kraken referral program – a simple, rewarding way to grow the crypto community while earning rewards. Now, every time you invite a friend to sign...
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Introducing FX perpetual futures
Unlock 24/7 forex trading with EUR, GBP, AUD, JPY & CHF perpetual futures on Kraken Pro.
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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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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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USDG Rewards: Earn up to 4%+ APR in USDG on Kraken
Start earning up to 4%+ APR with USDG Rewards on Kraken. No activation needed, weekly payouts and zero-fee USD to USDG conversions. Get started today!
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Ultra-low-latency trading is coming: Announcing colocation service for institutional and individual clients
Designed for fairness, accessibility, and ultra-fast execution, we are proud to announce the coming debut of colocation services in partnership with Beeks Exchange Cloud®. This offering, set to go live later this year, represents a major step forward in how we support both institutional and...
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How Kraken HR leverages AI to supercharge hiring and employee experience
At Kraken, we don’t do boring. We don’t do outdated. And we definitely don’t do HR like it’s 1999. We believe that technology should empower people, not replace them.
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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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Kraken secures restricted dealer registration In Canada and appoints North America GM to drive next growth phase
We’re excited to announce that Kraken has officially obtained a Restricted Dealer registration in Canada, reaffirming our commitment to serving Canadian crypto investors while adhering to enhanced investor protection guidance for crypto exchanges. We’re also excited to welcome Cynthia Del Pozo as our new General...
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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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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 remains on top down under, dominates Finder’s 2025 Best Crypto Trading Platform Awards
Once again, Kraken has been recognized as the Australian crypto industry’s best in class, taking home two prestigious awards at Finder’s 2025 Crypto Trading Platform Awards. We won both Best Crypto Trading Platform and Best Advanced Crypto Trading Platform, while also taking home a Highly...
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Kraken to acquire NinjaTrader: Introducing the next era of professional trading
We are excited to announce we have entered into an agreement to acquire NinjaTrader, the leading U.S. retail futures trading platform, for $1.5 billion, subject to certain purchase price adjustments.
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Kraken climbs to #3 in Kaiko’s Q1 2025 global exchange ranking
We’re excited to announce that Kraken ranked 3rd overall in Kaiko’s Q1 2025 exchange ranking, moving up from 7th place last year among the 44 largest centralized crypto exchanges. This ranking, which evaluates exchanges based on critical factors such as governance, security, technology and liquidity,...
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Introducing colocation: Ultra-low-latency trading for institutional and individual clients
We've partnered with Beeks Exchange Cloud® to launch a colocation service designed for fairness, accessibility and high-speed execution, set to go live later this year.
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