Kraken Enters Proprietary Trading with Breakout Acquisition
Key Insights Kraken becomes the first major cryptocurrency exchange to enter proprietary trading by acquiring evaluation-based firm Breakout for undisclosed…
Kraken Relocates Global Headquarters to Wyoming, Citing Pro-Crypto Environment
Key Insights Kraken has officially moved its global headquarters to Cheyenne, Wyoming, citing the state’s crypto-friendly regulations and long-standing support…
Kraken Secures UK EMI License Amid Regulatory and Market Expansion Efforts
Key Insights Kraken has obtained an EMI license from the UK’s FCA, enabling faster transactions and expanding its services in…
Kraken, Coinbase Secure Key Approvals for EU and UK Expansion
Key Insights Kraken obtained a MiFID license in the EU via a Cypriot investment firm acquisition, while Coinbase received a…
Kraken’s Australian Arm Loses Court Battle, Cites Regulatory Ambiguity
Key Insights Australia’s federal court ruled that Bit Trade, Kraken’s local operator, failed to comply with the Corporations Act by…
Kraken Expands Crypto Custody Services to UK and Australian Institutions
Key Insights Kraken expands its cryptocurrency custody services to institutional clients in the UK and Australia, marking its first international…
Kraken Scores Partnership with Atlético de Madrid, Expands European Presence
Key Insights Kraken becomes Official Crypto and Web3 Partner of Atlético de Madrid, including sleeve sponsorship from 2024 season. Partnership…
Bitcoin Leads, Memecoins Gain Traction Among Australian Crypto Traders: Kraken
Key Insights Bitcoin remains the most traded cryptocurrency in Australia, accounting for 27.07% of trading volume, slightly higher than the…
Kraken Founder Donates $1 Million in Crypto to Trump Campaign
Key Insights Kraken cryptocurrency exchange founder donates $1 million (mostly in ether) to Donald Trump’s campaign, citing Trump as the…
Kraken Delists Monero in Ireland and Belgium Amid Regulatory Crackdown
Key Insights Kraken has announced it will delist the privacy-focused digital currency Monero for customers in Ireland and Belgium. The…