Bitcoin and pizza: A feast of parallels for the digital age

Happy Bitcoin Pizza Day! Today, we celebrate Laszlo Hanyecz’ historic bitcoin-for-pizza transaction – the first time bitcoins were used as currency in exchange for real-world goods. You can read Laszlo’s original bitcoin-for-pizza bitcointalk.org forum post here. This year, instead of focusing on Laszlo’s mindboggling opportunity...

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Kraken wins (again) at European Customer Centricity Awards

We are proud to announce that, for the second year running, Kraken has been recognized at the annual European Customer Centricity Awards (ECCAs). We won the Customer Insight & Feedback category and were shortlisted for Customer Centric Culture and Customer Centricity in B2B. Overcoming strong...

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Pro

Rewards is now available on Kraken Pro!

Seamlessly earn returns on all eligible cryptoassets! Rewards is our new feature that allows users to make their cryptoassets work harder while also helping support the crypto ecosystem by helping to validate transactions.  Earn rewards on assets held in your spot balance without locking them...

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Expanded margin pairs available for ICP, PEPE, SHIB and WIF!

We’re thrilled to announce that Kraken now supports new margin pairs for Internet Computer (ICP), Pepe (PEPE), Shiba Inu (SHIB) and DogWifHat (WIF)! Margin trading is now available for the below pairs for ICP, PEPE, SHIB and WIF: Pair base Pair name Available leverage Long...

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ETH deposits and withdrawals now available on Linea!

We’re thrilled to announce that Kraken now supports deposits and withdrawals of Ethereum (ETH) on Linea! What is Linea?  Linea is a Layer 2 (L2) solution tailored for Ethereum, aiming to enhance scalability and flexibility for decentralized applications (dApps). It leverages zero-knowledge proofs alongside complete...

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Simple, secure, powerful: Introducing Kraken Wallet

We take a big step forward in our mission to accelerate crypto adoption with the release of Kraken Wallet, a self-custodial wallet that anyone can use to go onchain. Simple, secure and powerful, Kraken Wallet empowers you to discover the decentralized world and manage your...

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Bonded and Flex Staking for Celestia (TIA) starts now

We’re thrilled to announce the support for bonded on-chain staking strategies for TIA starts now in most regions! Start staking on Kraken Pro How can I start staking? Add crypto assets to your Kraken account by navigating to Funding, selecting the asset, and hitting Deposit....

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Artificial intelligence is a game changer for crypto

The intersection of AI and cryptocurrency represents a frontier of potential. As we build dedicated teams to harness AI functionality, it’s crucial we understand just how transformative this technology can be, particularly in a cyclical asset class like crypto.

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Bonded Staking for DYM, SEI and TRX starts now

We’re thrilled to announce the support for bonded on-chain staking strategies for DYM, SEI and TRX starts now in most regions! Start staking on Kraken Pro How can I start staking? Add crypto assets to your Kraken account by navigating to Funding, selecting the asset,...

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NFT

Welcoming Art Blocks to our NFT marketplace!

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.

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