We are excited to announce that Kraken is now supporting Shiden (SDN). Deposits, withdrawals and trading will begin at approximately 15:30 UTC on September 2. Clients who contributed to Shiden’s Parachain Auction on Kraken will automatically receive SDN rewards in their Kraken account. Get full...
We are excited to announce that Kraken is now supporting Moonriver (MOVR). Deposits and withdrawals are now open. Trading will begin at approximately 09:00 UTC on August 27. Clients who contributed to Moonriver’s Parachain Auction on Kraken will automatically receive MOVR rewards in their Kraken...
Today we are excited to announce that Kraken has donated $250,000 to the Ethereum Foundation to support developer teams working to achieve critical milestones on the Ethereum roadmap. We believe it’s our responsibility to support the open-source innovators who are building the next generation of...
As the world came to grips with the COVID-19 pandemic, work from home became the new normal for most. But at Kraken, work from home has always been the normal and our global team didn’t skip a beat. As a remote first company since our...
Kraken is supporting four new assets: Band Protocol (BAND), Injective Protocol (INJ), Mirror Protocol (MIR) and 1inch Network (1INCH) Deposits for all four assets are available starting now Trading will begin on August 10 at approximately 15:30 UTC for all assets Note: Trading is not...
Kraken, like any popular service, has clients that are targeted by scammers who try to send phishing emails from @kraken.com email addresses. You should never see this form of spoofed email because it should be rejected by mail providers like Gmail because their servers will...
For the last few months, many in the crypto market have wondered if we were entering a bear market. A price surge in late July now has people asking, is the bull market back? In our July monthly report, “Bouncing Back,” Kraken Intelligence examines...
Do your parents give you the side eye when you start talking crypto? Do they react with skepticism, ridicule or scorn when you try to explain the revolutionary nature of the technology or immense potential for financial freedom and inclusion? It’s all good, we’ve got...
By: Brett McLain, Director of Engineering – Crypto, Fiat, Staking If you’re interested in cryptocurrencies, payments, or staking and want to help build the financial system of the future, the funding engineering team @ Kraken is hiring! When Kraken launched almost a decade ago, only...
We are excited to announce that Takeshi Chino, Managing Director of Kraken Japan, has recently been elected as Vice Chairman of the Japan Virtual and Crypto assets Exchange Association (JVCEA). Takeshi will help to lead the JVCEA’s efforts to work with the Japanese government to...
Kraken is supporting four new assets: Badger DAO (BADGER), Cartesi (CTSI), Loopring (LRC) and Wrapped Bitcoin (WBTC). Deposits for all four assets are available starting now Trading will begin on August 3 at approximately 15:30 UTC for all assets Note: Trading is not available to...
Kraken is excited to announce we have officially partnered with the University of Wyoming to launch a multi-year education effort designed to prepare the next generation for a digital asset-powered economy. This program marks Kraken’s largest ever commitment to furthering the study of Bitcoin and...
Today, Kraken is proud to celebrate our 10 year anniversary. For the last decade, it has been our goal to promote the adoption of cryptocurrencies and ensure that our clients enjoy a best-in-class experience when engaging with the crypto ecosystem. It’s amazing to think...
We are thrilled to announce that, year-to-date, Kraken has paid out more than $100 million in rewards to our clients via our first-in-class staking service. Recognized as the global leader in secure, on-chain staking, Kraken has seen the total number of assets staked on our...
Crypto savings accounts are rapidly becoming an attractive option over traditional savings accounts. As interest rates drift lower – sometimes negative – people are seeking to maximize passive returns on their crypto assets. In Kraken’s previous report on decentralized finance, we explored how participants are...
We are excited to announce that Bifrost secured the fifth parachain slot on Kusama – Congratulations! Slot 5 Winner Bifrost (BNC) – Bifrost provides staking liquidity to anyone accessing its network. This means token holders can stake any cryptocurrency, such as DOT or ETH, on...
We are excited to announce that Kraken is now supporting Karura (KAR). Deposits and withdrawals are now open. Trading will begin Tuesday, July 20, at approximately 15:30 UTC. Note: Trading is not available to residents of the USA, Canada, Australia and Japan. What is Karura?...
In 10 years, Kraken has grown from an aspiration into a global company. Our 2,000 “Krakenites” serve more than 7 million clients around the globe. To celebrate, we’ve launched #10yearsofKraken on social media. Keep an eye on our official Twitter handle @krakenfx and our Instagram...