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Kraken Unveils White-Glove Prime Brokerage Service for Crypto Institutions
3.6.2025
Kraken Prime will offer institutional crypto clients trading, custody and financing through a unified platform
Kraken's Quarterly Revenue Jumps 19% to $472M in Q1, Trading Volume Rises by 29%
2.5.2025
The exchange posted adjusted EBITDA of $187 million, a 1% increase from the previous quarter and a 17% rise year-over-year
Kraken rolls out ETF and stock access for US crypto traders
14.4.2025
Kraken is expanding beyond cryptocurrencies by offering US-listed stocks and exchange-traded funds (ETFs) in a move aimed at appealing to more traditional investors.Kraken, the world’s 13th largest centralized cryptocurrency exchange by volume, announced the launch of 11,000 US-listed stocks...
Kraken rolls out ETF and stock access for US crypto traders
14.4.2025
Kraken is expanding beyond cryptocurrencies by offering US-listed stocks and exchange-traded funds (ETFs) in a move aimed at appealing to more traditional investors.Kraken, the world’s 13th largest centralized cryptocurrency exchange (CEX) by volume, announced the launch of 11,000 US-listed...
Kraken crypto exchange launches own Wrapped Bitcoin token
17.10.2024
According to Kraken, kBTC reinforces Bitcoin’s position as the “epicenter of crypto” and empowers developers to explore new ways to use BTC
Kraken Crypto Exchange Fined by Australian Court
24.8.2024
The Federal Court of Australia has ruled that Bit Trade Pty Ltd., operating crypto exchange Kraken in Australia, failed to meet regulatory obligations for its margin trading product. The product was offered without a required market determination, breaching the Corporations Act. ASIC emphasized...
SEC Sues Kraken: Crypto Exchange Plans to ‘Vigorously Defend’ Its Position in Court
21.11.2023
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has sued cryptocurrency exchange Kraken for the second time this year, alleging that the crypto trading platform operates as an unregistered securities exchange, broker, dealer, and clearing agency. Kraken disagreed with the securities...
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...
Kraken Lands Sponsorship Deal With Williams Racing Despite U.S. Regulatory Crackdown
28.3.2023
Formula 1 team Williams Racing signed U.S. crypto exchange Kraken as a sponsor after losing one of its most prominent drivers, Nicholas Latifi, who reportedly earned the team a large amount of sponsorship fees
Kraken Suspends Automated Clearinghouse Deposits and Withdrawals Due to Silvergate’s Closure – What Does This Mean for Users?
23.3.2023
Kraken will suspend automated clearinghouse (ACH) deposits and withdrawals beginning March 27 due to the recent closure of its banking partner Silvergate Bank.
“As of March 27, 2023, Kraken clients will no longer be able to use ACH deposits and withdrawals through Silvergate,” the crypto exchange...
Kraken Crypto Exchange to Disrupt Traditional Banking with the Launch of Its Own Bank for Digital Assets – Here's What You Need to Know
7.3.2023
Major crypto exchange Kraken is finally putting its feet into the banking waters with the new Kraken Bank.
"We're building a better kind of crypto & bitcoin bank for our clients," said the exchange on its website. The Wyoming, USA-based bank is called Kraken Financial, but "due to overwhelming...
Kraken CEO: Regulators Let Bad Guys Get Big and Blow Up to Serve Their Agenda
22.2.2023
The CEO of crypto exchange Kraken, Jesse Powell, says U.S. regulators “let the bad guys get big and blow up because it serves their agenda.” The executive explained: “Bad guys operate with huge competitive advantages. They suck up users, revenue, and venture capital that would...
Kraken Crypto Exchange Cuts 30% of Workforce, Binance CEO Makes Indirect Tweet
1.12.2022
Cryptocurrency exchange Kraken has announced a major job cut, laying off 30% of its workforce or 1,100 people. Meanwhile, Binance CEO CZ warned users in a now-deleted Tweet to beware of platforms that "have layoffs."
In a Wednesday blog post, Kraken co-founder and CEO Jesse Powell said they...
Kraken Crypto Exchange Founder Jesse Powell Says This One Thing Can Trigger the Next Bull Market
21.11.2022
Jesse Powell, co-founder and former CEO of cryptocurrency exchange Kraken, has predicted that the upcoming Bitcoin halving can trigger the start of the next bull market.
Powell, who appeared in an episode of the Bankless podcast, talked about the overall state of the crypto industry following...
Kraken Crypto Exchange Terminates Accounts of Russian Users
24.10.2022
In a bid to comply with the European Union’s sanctions on Russia, major crypto exchange Kraken has unveiled its move to restrict and eventually shut down services for Russian accounts. The latest development follows the adoption of new Brussels-led penalties in response to Moscow’s continued...
Kraken crypto exchange is next to close doors to Russian users
20.10.2022
Former Kraken CEO Jesse Powell previously warned crypto investors about the risks of holding crypto on a centralized exchange
Crypto Exchange Kraken to List Shiba Inu Tomorrow — SHIB Investors Expect Price to Pump
2.11.2021
Cryptocurrency exchange Kraken has indicated that the shiba inu (SHIB) cryptocurrency will be listed on its platform on Tuesday. The dogecoin rival has gained much popularity recently, rising 97% in the past seven days and 825.5% in the last 30 days. Kraken Indicates Shiba Inu Will Be Listed on...
Kraken Crypto Exchange Seeks EU License, Eyes Expansion in Europe
25.8.2021
U.S.-based cryptocurrency exchange Kraken is preparing to expand operations in the European market, according to the German press. The coin trading platform is in talks with regulators and plans to acquire a license in an EU member state, its founder Jesse Powell revealed. Kraken to Enter European...
Revolut app announces Bitcoin withdrawals… within limits
6.5.2021
Revolut has rolled out its Beta launch of Bitcoin withdrawals to U.K.-based Metal customers, who will be allowed to withdraw 500 to 1000 pounds a month in its initial stages
Kraken Becomes First Crypto Exchange to Become a US Bank
16.9.2020
Kraken is the first cryptocurrency firm to become a bank. On Wednesday, the Wyoming Banking Board voted to approve the San Francisco-based crypto exchange’s application for a special purpose depository institution (SPDI) charter. Kraken is the first SPDI bank in Wyoming and according to the Wyoming...