Introducing the Kraken Wallet Explore page
The Explore page is a gateway to discovering decentralized apps (dApps) and DeFi opportunities all in one place.
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Kraken’s Canadian operation exceeds $2 billion CAD in combined client assets under custody
Kraken is now one of Canada's largest crypto trading platforms in terms of both the size of its local workforce, as well as combined client assets under custody.
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Kraken adds 15 new margin collateral currencies
We nearly doubled our selection of margin collateral currencies, which now include AAVE, DOGE, PEPE, SHIB, WIF, XRP & more!
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Beyond schedules and time zones: Can TradFi keep up with the 24/7 crypto revolution?
The traditional finance (TradFi) world finds itself increasingly out of step with the 24/7 tradability of cryptocurrencies on venues like Kraken, forcing an ongoing reckoning: The need to reconcile clients’ growing desire for always-on trading with longstanding operational models.
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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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The Interface-off Challenge: Think your Kraken Pro setup is top-tier? Prove it and win!
Competition Full Rules BY ENTERING THE CONTEST, YOU AGREE TO THESE OFFICIAL RULES AND THE KRAKEN.COM TERMS OF SERVICE, WHICH EACH FORM A CONTRACT. READ THEM CAREFULLY BEFORE ENTERING. NO PURCHASE, PAYMENT, OR FUNDING NECESSARY TO PARTICIPATE OR WIN. PURCHASE, PAYMENT, OR FUNDING WILL NOT INCREASE...
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Kraken partners to help simplify tax reporting for U.K. clients
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...
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Ink testnet overview: Key resources on the path to mainnet goals
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...
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Kraken completes 2024 Proof of Reserves
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....
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Kraken launches licensed broker offering for Australian wholesale clients
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...
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Meet Kraken Desktop: The powerful, customizable, lightweight trading app
The Kraken crypto trading experience comes to desktop for Windows, Mac and Linux
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Streamline your order management with ladder trading on Kraken Desktop
Level up your trade execution with price ladders on Kraken Desktop
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Introducing multi-market price comparison charts 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...
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A new day for Kraken
A message from Arjun Sethi and Dave Ripley, co-CEOs of Kraken
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Announcing Ink: The new DeFi destination
Ink offers users seamless access and interoperability at the cutting edge of decentralized finance
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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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Introducing Kraken Wrapped Bitcoin (kBTC): Unleashing Bitcoin’s potential across networks
We are thrilled to launch Kraken Bitcoin (kBTC), a fully backed, cross-network-compatible ERC-20 representation of Bitcoin custodied by Kraken.
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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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