We’re thrilled to announce that Kraken now supports Bifrost (BNC)! Deposits and withdrawals are available starting now. Trading will begin October 26 at approximately 15:30 UTC. Clients who contributed to Bifrost’s Parachain Auction on Kraken have now received BNC rewards in their Kraken account. Get...
Kraken is thrilled to announce support for upcoming parachain slot auctions on the Polkadot network. We’ve already empowered clients to participate in Kusama’s growing ecosystem via parachain auctions — so far resulting in over $35 million contributed in 2021. Clients looking to support the bids...
You don’t want to miss this year’s hottest digital music festival. Kicking off at 8pm UTC on October 21, the Metaverse Festival will welcome 80+ artists across five stages in Decentraland’s all-new venue. As a sponsor for the festival, Kraken is delighted to support an...
We made FLOW available for trading and staking to the majority of our clients around the globe earlier this year. We’re delighted to announce that we’re now rolling these functions out for U.S. and Canadian residents on Tuesday, October 19! What Is FLOW? FLOW is...
We’re thrilled to announce that Kraken now supports Phala (PHA)! Please note that this is the Kusama version of Phala (PHA). Deposits and withdrawals are available starting now Trading will begin at approximately 15:30 UTC on October 8 Clients who contributed to Khala’s Parachain Auction...
Overview Total spot trading volume at $1.83 billion, the 30-day average rose to $1.39 billion. The top traded coins were, respectively, Bitcoin (+7.0%), Ethereum (+2.0%), Tether (0%), Cardano (-0.8%), and USDC (0%). Strong returns from Bitcoin (+7.0%). Almost all other coins had lower returns, except...
Kraken is excited to award its latest grant to Black Bitcoin Billionaire, the largest organization aimed at promoting diversity in cryptocurrency. As part of our continued efforts to lead the worldwide adoption of digital assets, we’re donating $150,000 in BTC to Black Bitcoin Billionaire, funds...
September once again proved to be an underwhelming month for the crypto markets. But as the year winds down, historical price analysis suggests that next quarter could generate significantly better returns. In our latest report A New Quarter, the Kraken Intelligence team examines why the...
Kraken is delighted to support the digital premiere of the Triton Million: A Helping Hand for Charity – the largest buy-in poker tournament ever televised. Run by Triton Poker, one of the game’s most exclusive brands, the event brought together 54 professional and amateur poker...
Non-Fungible Tokens are perhaps the most exciting development in crypto this year. While many believe the future of NFTs to be bright, few understand their value and potential. To separate hype from hard facts, Kraken Intelligence has compiled an in-depth report outlining what they are,...
Bitcoin ATMs offer a convenient and friendly way for consumers to purchase cryptocurrencies. That ease of use can sometimes come at the expense of security. Kraken Security Labs has uncovered multiple hardware and software vulnerabilities in a commonly used cryptocurrency ATM: The General Bytes BATMtwo...
Bitcoin has earned its place as one of the defining technologies of the century. Every day, a new wave of people hear about it for the first time and the usual questions ensue: Am I too late to the party? How can I learn more...
To separate the signal from the noise, the Kraken Intelligence team analyzes on-chain data to bring you the latest insights into the ever-changing world of cryptoassets. Download the September on-chain report, “End of Summer Sale,” to learn why market participants remain optimistic (even in the...
Kraken is thrilled to announce a commitment to fund Bitcoin’s open-source Rust development ecosystem. In memory of late Bitcoin Rust contributor and former Kraken employee, Tamás Blummer, our internal Tamás Blummer Memorial Fund aims to accelerate the development of Bitcoin Rust libraries. A pioneering entrepreneur...
We’re thrilled to announce that Kraken now supports Raydium (RAY) and Oxygen (OXY)! Deposits and withdrawals are live now Trading will begin at approximately 15:30 UTC on September 28 Note: Trading is not available to residents of the United States, Canada, Australia and Japan. Here’s...
On August 10, a hacker stole more than $600 million through Poly Network and a bizarre series of events unfolded in the aftermath. In this article, Kraken Security Labs dives into the technical details of how the attacker was able to steal such a large...
We are excited to announce that Kraken now supports Apple Pay and Google Pay in the Kraken App. At Kraken we are committed to continually offering faster, easier and more convenient ways for our clients to buy crypto. The Kraken App (available in the Apple...
Today we are thrilled to unveil a new out-of-home advertising campaign in London and Manchester titled Welcome to a New Generation of Wealth. This campaign is meant to raise awareness around crypto’s potential to radically redefine our future in ways previously unimaginable. In conjunction with...