Automated OTC trading now available on Kraken Custody
Kraken Institutional is proud to announce that its institutional crypto custody solution, Kraken Custody, now offers integrated OTC trading.
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Kraken Institutional 2024 in review: A year of innovation and growth
It’s been an incredible launch year for Kraken Institutional. We’re already gearing up for an even bigger and better 2025, with exciting new products and initiatives designed to deliver even more value to our institutional clients. Looking back on the past 12 months, we’re proud...
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Kraken chosen as distribution partner by the FTX Debtors
We have entered into an agreement with FTX Trading Ltd. (“FTX”) and its affiliated debtors (the “FTX Debtors”) to assist in distributing recoveries to retail customers in supported jurisdictions in accordance with the U.S. bankruptcy court-approved FTX Chapter 11 Plan of Reorganization. To ensure clients...
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Kraken’s 12 Days of Mememas: Compete to win $12,000 in memecoins!
Starting Dec. 9, celebrate Mememas with us as we give away $12,000 in memecoins – $1,000 of a different memecoin, every day, for 12 days.
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Laser eyes on the future: Bitcoin $100,000
One hundred thousand United States Dollars. It’s a nice round number. The first to be six figures. And seeing it follow the word “Bitcoin” is a historical moment worth celebrating.
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Kraken repeats as multi-award winner at the Customer Centricity World Series
Our fourth and fifth wins in the past two years came in the Employee Experience Strategy Europe and Best Use of AI in CX Europe categories.
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Table stakes: Compliance is essential for crypto platforms
In the crypto industry, compliance is not a choice, it’s mandatory. At the same time, the regulatory landscape is complex and varies across jurisdictions, requiring constant vigilance and adaptation to continue serving as many people as possible.
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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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