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Coinbase Exec: US Congress Needs to ‘Step Up’ Its Crypto Regulatory Efforts
17.2.2023
Faryar Shirzad, chief policy officer at the exchange, said the exchange would “love to register” its two dormant broker deals, but the reality is no clear direction has been provided by lawmakers on Capitol Hill
Kraken CEO Calls on Congress to Protect US Crypto Industry Following Settlement With SEC Over Staking Program
10.2.2023
The CEO of crypto exchange Kraken, Jesse Powell, has called on Congress to pass a law to protect the U.S. crypto industry after the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) took action against his trading platform over its crypto staking service. Kraken’s CEO Responds to SEC Action Kraken...
SEC Did Not Consult Industry Before Kraken Crypto Staking Charges: Commissioner Peirce
10.2.2023
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission did not attempt to consult with the crypto industry before this launching this week’s unregistered securities crackdown on staking-as-a-service, Commissioner Hester Peirce said Friday
First Mover Asia: Kraken Crypto Staking Settlement Bedevils Markets as Bitcoin Lingers Below $21.9K
10.2.2023
ALSO: CoinDesk analyst Glenn Williams considers the significance of "whales" sending bitcoin back to exchanges, while smaller investors remove it. Bitcoin falls below $21.9K
IRS Seeks Court Approval to Identify Kraken Crypto Customers
9.2.2023
The Internal Revenue Service has filed a court document seeking permission to enforce a summons for information against Kraken and its subsidiaries
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.com's Super Bowl, Polygon's Opera, Prosecutors 'Clean' EUR 100M in Crypto + More News
22.12.2021
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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...
Two-fifths of Aussie millennials think crypto investments beat real estate
7.6.2021
Boomers down under are worried about volatility, but millennials are filling their crypto bags
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
Why Wyoming’s Governor Supports the State’s Crypto Banking Law
26.10.2020
Keeping Wyoming's lead in crypto banking is a priority of the state's top elected official, Gov. Mark Gordon
Meet in the Middle: Crypto Companies and Banks Are Evolving Together
20.9.2020
Noelle Acheson shows how Kraken’s move to become a bank in Wyoming is more about getting traditional finance to adapt to the crypto industry than the other way around
Kraken Cryptocurrency Exchange Gets US Banking License, Plans to Be Global Bank
17.9.2020
Cryptocurrency trading platform Kraken has received a banking license recognized under federal law to operate as a bank in the U.S. The company has outlined its plans to offer a number of cryptocurrency-focused financial services locally and globally. Kraken Now a US Bank Kraken announced Wednesday...
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...
Kraken-Owned Crypto Facilities Wins UK License to Offer Derivatives Trading
6.7.2020
The subsidiary of cryptocurrency exchange Kraken has obtained a U.K. license allowing it to operate its derivatives platform in the EU
Kraken Crypto Exchange Acquires Circle Trade OTC Desk of Circle Firm
18.12.2019
Headquartered in San Francisco, the leading cryptocurrency trading exchange Kraken has broadcasted the news about its OTC arm acquiring the “Circle Trade” OTC desk of renowned crypto startup firm, Circle, on December 17 through an official blog post. The Kraken team addressed the deal as...