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SOL Drops 5% as FTX Estate Transfers Tokens to Binance, Kraken
6.11.2023
The $30 million transfer takes the total SOL moved to exchanges to $102 million, the most out of any liquid asset, while the token's price is near the highest in a year
Kraken will share data of 42,000 users with IRS
30.10.2023
The information will be sent to the Internal Revenue Service in early November
Kraken Appoints Fintech Entrepreneur Bivu Das as New UK Managing Director
27.10.2023
Kraken appoints Bivu Das, an ex-Starling Bank executive, as a UK corporate representative to drive business expansion in the strengthening UK regulatory environment. On October 27, the prominent cryptocurrency exchange Kraken announced that Bivu Das, a fintech entrepreneur and former Starling Bank...
Kraken to suspend trading for USDT, DAI, WBTC, WETH, and WAXL in Canada
27.10.2023
According to customer emails, the changes will go into effect starting Nov. 30
Kraken to Release User Data to IRS in Compliance with June Court Mandate
27.10.2023
Kraken will provide user data to the IRS after a legal battle over crypto tax reporting. Image by Michael O’Keene, Adobe Stock.Major U.S. cryptocurrency exchange Kraken will provide limited user information to the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) next month following a court order received...
Staking Crypto Yields Hit Historic Low as Proof of Stake Networks See Rising Stake Rates – What’s Going On?
26.10.2023
As proof of stake networks see a surge in stake rates, a consequent plummet in staking yields is concerning investors and market watchers. According to a third-quarter report from Staked, a subsidiary of the Kraken exchange, the average staking yield for the top 35 stakable cryptocurrencies...
Kraken Co-Founder Criticizes Venture Capitalists for Enabling Fraud at FTX
12.10.2023
In an X social media post on Wednesday, Jesse Powell, the co-founder of Kraken, criticized venture capital firms for their role in what he described as "obvious fraud" at FTX, led by Sam Bankman-Fried (SBF).
Powell's comments come amid ongoing legal proceedings against SBF in New York....
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Kraken to Expand Its Presence in Europe With Acquisition of Dutch Crypto Broker
7.10.2023
Crypto exchange Kraken has unveiled its plan to acquire Dutch crypto broker Coin Meester B.V. (BCM). Kraken explained that the Netherlands is a key market in its European expansion plans. “We are committed to growing our business in compliance with European regulations,” the exchange...
Kraken eyes Europe business boost, plans to acquire BCM
6.10.2023
Kraken recently announced its decision to acquire Coin Meester BV in the Netherlands. The Dutch crypto broker will help Kraken expand its reach in Europe. BCM, or Coin Meester BV, was founded back in 2017, becoming one of the most well-reputed crypto brokers in the Netherlands. Since then,...
Kraken Announces Acquisition of Coin Meester B.V. in Move Towards European Expansion
6.10.2023
Kraken, a San Francisco-based cryptocurrency exchange, has announced its intention to acquire Coin Meester B.V. (BCM) in the Netherlands.
On October 5, in a blog post, Kraken emphasized that the planned acquisition "highlights our commitment to growing our business in Europe" and underlined...
Kraken set to acquire Dutch exchange BCM, eyes European expansion
5.10.2023
Kraken is planning to acquire the Netherlands-based cryptocurrency platform as a base for future European expansion
Bitcoin Price Prediction: Marathon's Record, Kraken Deposits, Uzbekistan Regulations
5.10.2023
Bitcoin continues to trade at $27,698 with a nearly 1% increase. Marathon Digital Holdings boosted its Bitcoin production by 16% monthly and Kraken experienced its highest Bitcoin deposit activity in half a decade due to surging prices and growing ETF confidence.
Uzbekistan has implemented strict...
Crypto Biz: Kraken offers stock trading as exchanges adapt to changing regulations
29.9.2023
This week’s Crypto Biz explores Kraken’s securities arm, Gemini’s expansion in India, Binance’s return to Belgium, and an oil company in Argentina investing in crypto mining
Kraken Mulls Offering Traditional Stocks and ETFs
29.9.2023
Kraken, a prominent US-based cryptocurrency exchange, is reportedly considering expanding its product offerings to include traditional stocks and exchange-traded funds (ETFs).
The move marks Kraken's first push beyond the realm of crypto assets, Bloomberg Law reported, citing people familiar with...
Kraken Explores Stock and ETF Trading, A First for Crypto Exchanges
28.9.2023
San Francisco-based crypto exchange Kraken is reportedly considering a move into the stock market with the addition of stocks and exchange-traded funds (ETFs) to its trading platform, according to a Bloomberg report today.
The move, slated for as early as 2024, will mark Kraken as the first crypto...
US Crypto Exchange Kraken Wins ‘Milestone’ Regulatory Approvals in Europe
28.9.2023
Cryptocurrency exchange Kraken announced new achievements in implementing its strategy to pursue expansion on the European market. The U.S. trading platform for digital assets said it has received regulatory nods from the monetary authorities of Ireland and Spain, two of the EU nations with...
Crypto exchange Kraken plans move into US stock trading: Report
27.9.2023
The firm reportedly acquired a broker-dealer license from the U.S. Financial Industry Regulatory Authority as part of the expansion plan
Crypto Exchange Kraken to Explore Stock Trading: Bloomberg
27.9.2023
The service could launch as soon as 2024, Bloomberg reported, citing a person familiar with the matter
Kraken Expands Presence in Europe, Obtains EU E-Money License to Offer Services in Spain and Ireland
26.9.2023
Kraken moves toward a wider European presence with key regulatory steps in Spain and Ireland after it obtained an EU e-money license.
According to a press release on Sept 26, the exchange announced a progression in Europe after it successfully registered with the Bank of Spain for a Virtual Asset...
Kraken secures money license registrations in Spain and Ireland
26.9.2023
The move follows the crypto exchange's successful VASP registration in Italy