The date is set, the place is cyberspace. Kraken is excited to reveal the complete lineup for our ‘Block Drop VR Halving Party,’ an all-star event that will include luminaries like Alex Gladstein, Jameson Lopp and Charlie Lee, alongside CEO Jesse Powell and our top...
Ever wondered what it was like to discover Bitcoin in its earliest days? From its mysterious founder to the many tales of riches won and lost, there’s no shortage of lore about Bitcoin’s ascent from upstart payment network to a secure, global store of value. ...
Starting today, Kraken clients can begin converting popular currencies more efficiently with the addition of 11 new trading pairs to our exchange. This includes expanded options for converting ether (ETH), USDT and Pound Sterling (GBP), with offerings designed to bring more functionality, while enabling clients...
Kraken is excited to announce we’re working with Reckless VR, the leading Bitcoin VR events community, to host a special gathering to commemorate Bitcoin’s upcoming rewards reduction. To be held Sunday, May 10th from 16:00 to 20:00 UTC (12:00 to 4:00PM EST), our digital event...
Update: This webinar has since aired. You can find the full video recording here. In just a few short weeks, Bitcoin will complete its third halving, a scheduled change to its monetary policy that’s central to its value proposition as a scarce digital asset. At...
At Kraken, our goal is to deliver the very best products and services to our clients so they can benefit from all the many advantages cryptocurrencies have to offer. This mission began when we started offering bitcoin buy and sell services in 2011 and it...
We all want our children to become responsible savers. The best way is to teach them good habits and about good money. This April 24 is “National Teach Our Children to Save Day,” and in recognition, our Lead Bitcoin Strategist Pierre Rochard will host a...
By now, even beginner crypto traders know about Bitcoin’s halving and how it has proved to be a boon for smart investors in the past. However, they may not realize other protocols utilize deflationary monetary mechanisms similar to Bitcoin’s. In fact, Zcash, which evolved from...
VIP clients are the first to receive Kraken Intelligence reports. If you’d like early access to our latest research, sign up to trade with us today or ask your account manager for more details. Kraken Intelligence, our team of in-house research experts, has released its...
Kraken is thrilled to announce that Marco Santori is the latest industry veteran to join our growing global team. Marco is known as the ‘Dean of Digital Currency Lawyers’ for his pioneering work in litigating, advising on and even creating new law in the crypto...
Kraken Intelligence, our in-house research team, has released a new note entitled “VIRES IN NUMERIS,” a brief yet comprehensive overview of Bitcoin. The second in a planned series of asset reviews designed to help beginner traders master the basics of major cryptocurrencies, it follows our...
Kraken’s ‘Crypto Asset Spotlight’ takes a closer look at crypto assets trading on our exchange when they display notable trends. Figure 1: Crypto pairs with the largest increases in March trading volume. In a month when most of the crypto asset market was mired in...
Volatility has returned to the crypto market, and with it, Kraken is making its experts available to anyone looking to seize the moment and level up their trading skills. If you’re seeking to buy or sell crypto amidst ongoing economic uncertainty, but aren’t sure where...
At Kraken Security Labs, we try to discover attacks against crypto users before the bad guys do. The CoolBitX CoolWallet S is a credit-card sized wallet that pairs with mobile phone applications (both Android and iOS) via Bluetooth. We recently discovered the CoolWallet S Android...
At a time when jobs are disappearing quickly across the globe, Kraken is taking steps to grow its workforce by nearly 10% amidst a surge in interest in the crypto asset market. That was the subject of a wide-ranging new interview in which our CEO...
VIP clients are the first to receive Kraken Intelligence reports. If you’d like early access to our latest research and the opportunity to participate in future surveys, create an account today or ask your account manager for details. Kraken Intelligence, our team of in-house research...
Sure, we know that most of the devices, accounts and software in our tech-driven lives need to be secured. Even so, it can be difficult to find actionable tips, tricks and advice. If you’re looking for an easier way to optimize the services you use...
The coming decades will see the most significant wealth transfer in history, as ‘Generation X’ and ‘Millennials’ in the U.S. alone inherit almost $70 trillion from the ‘Baby Boom’ generation. This development is expected to drive a major shift in investment trends, and Bitcoin...