On January 3, 2009, the anonymous creator of bitcoin, Satoshi Nakamoto, launched the Genesis Block – the first block in the Bitcoin Blockchain. The event at the time wasn’t celebrated – it was arguably considered a blip in the long history of cryptography and digital...
There has never been a dull moment in crypto, and this year was no exception. In 2022, Kraken celebrated 11 years of our mission to accelerate the adoption of cryptocurrency so that you and the rest of the world can achieve financial freedom and inclusion....
If you’ve ever tried to explain cryptocurrency to your relatives, you might have found it can be as difficult as trying to teach rocket science to a toddler. Most folks react with skepticism, ridicule or scorn when you try to explain the utility of decentralized...
We’re thrilled to announce that we have added ten new NFT collections to Kraken NFT for our current beta testers to explore, collect and trade. After revealing the first 70 collections earlier this year, and dozens more over the past few weeks, we carefully selected...
We are thrilled to announce that Kraken NFT has moved to Public Beta and is now open to all clients! Following today’s earlier launch of Kraken Pro, clients will now benefit from two new and unique services, demonstrating Kraken’s commitment to accelerating the adoption of...
We’re thrilled to announce that we have added ten new NFT collections to Kraken NFT for our current beta testers to explore, collect and trade. After revealing the first 70 collections earlier this year, and dozens more over the past few weeks, we carefully selected...
The most secure and seamless trading experience for non-fungible tokens SAN FRANCISCO – December 22, 2022 – Kraken, one of the world’s largest and most-trusted digital asset platforms, is excited to announce the public beta launch of Kraken NFT, the marketplace for collectors to explore,...
Institutional-grade performance with a modern, highly customizable user interface SAN FRANCISCO – December 22, 2022: Kraken, one of the world’s longest standing and most trusted crypto platforms, is proud to announce the public launch of Kraken Pro. The powerful web platform encompasses a full suite...
Over the last year, our engineering team has been working tirelessly to deliver a brand new, more powerful trading experience that is designed to meet the rapidly evolving needs of our clients. Whether you are an advanced professional trader or even just finding your way...
Bitcoin’s appetite for energy needs little discussion. For years it’s been a top-of-mind topic for regulators, a major concern among critics, and a frequently misreported feature of the protocol. The specific point of contention lies with bitcoin mining — a resource-intensive, cryptography-based competition that repeats...
The holiday season always comes around this time of year. But, a gift like Bitcoin only comes around once a lifetime. This holiday season, earn a reward each time you share the gift of financial freedom with your friends. Kraken Referral Program allows you and...
We’re thrilled to announce that Kraken now supports withdrawals to Taproot (Bech32m) Bitcoin addresses! Taproot is an upgrade to the Bitcoin protocol that aims to improve the privacy and efficiency of the world’s first and largest cryptocurrency. Taproot included three proposals — Schnorr, Taproot, and...
Over the last decade, countless critics have pointed the finger at Bitcoin as being nothing more than an intelligently-orchestrated Ponzi scheme. Detractors like Brazilian computer scientist Jorge Stolfi argue that the leading decentralized cryptocurrency bears all the hallmarks of a scam named after Italian swindler...
We’re thrilled to announce that we have added ten new NFT collections to Kraken NFT for our current beta testers to explore, collect and trade. After revealing the first 70 collections earlier this year, and dozens more over the past few weeks, we carefully selected...
We’re thrilled to announce that we have added eleven new NFT collections to Kraken NFT for our current beta testers to explore, collect and trade. After revealing the first 70 collections earlier this year, and dozens more over the past few weeks, we carefully selected...
There’s a common misconception among prospective bitcoin buyers that only those with deep pockets can afford to access the market. However, this is simply not the case. Using exchanges like Kraken, people can buy as little as $10 worth of bitcoin (BTC). This is possible...
As the crypto industry rallies around the transparency of Proof of Reserves (PoR) audits, Kraken is encouraged to see a greater focus be placed on proof, rather than promises. However, as others rush to catch up, we have observed attempts by other platforms and exchanges...
We’re thrilled to announce that we have added eight new NFT collections to Kraken NFT for our current beta testers to explore, collect and trade. After revealing the first 70 collections earlier this year, and dozens more over the past few weeks, we carefully selected...