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Crypto Exchange Kraken Cuts Global Workforce by 30%

Kraken says the move is to help it "adapt to current market conditions.”
Gemini, Coinbase, BlockFi and Crypto.com have also pruned their teams in the last few months.

Wednesday, 30/11/2022 | 19:40 GMT by Solomon Oladipupo

News

Kraken Agrees to Pay $362K Fine for Onboarding Users from Iran

The exchange did not timely implement an automated IP blocking tool.
It will also invest a further $100,000 for additional sanctions compliance controls.

Tuesday, 29/11/2022 | 05:47 GMT by Arnab Shome

Executive Moves

Kraken Names Dave Ripley as CEO as Jesse Powell Becomes Chairman

Ripley has been working as Kraken’s COO since 2016.
The company is going through expansion and reportedly facing regulatory backlash.

Thursday, 22/09/2022 | 06:20 GMT by Arnab Shome

Regulation

Kraken Facing Investigation for Violating US Sanctions

The crypto exchange is suspected of serving residents in sanctioned countries.
An internal spreadsheet shared by Kraken CEO also shows it has users residing in sanctioned countries.

Wednesday, 27/07/2022 | 07:01 GMT by Arnab Shome

News

Kraken Launches Pro Mobile Staking Feature

Around 16 cryptos are available for staking on the exchange.
The process takes place in three steps.

Wednesday, 01/06/2022 | 19:47 GMT by Felipe Erazo

News

Kraken Lists Bifrost, Bonfida and Origin Protocol for US and Canada

BNC, FIDA and OGN were available in most countries.
The tokens are also listed in the Kraken Pro interface.

Tuesday, 10/05/2022 | 21:17 GMT by Felipe Erazo

CryptoCurrency

Kraken Launches Official Waitlist for Its NFT Platform

Kraken will offer 'Creator Earnings' in its NFT marketplace.
The brand-new Kraken NFT will have zero gas fees for trades on the platform.

Tuesday, 03/05/2022 | 19:44 GMT by Felipe Erazo

Regulation

Kraken Gains Abu Dhabi License to Launch Crypto Services Locally

The crypto exchange will launch funding and crypto trading with local fiat.
It will establish regional headquarters in Abu Dhabi.

Monday, 25/04/2022 | 07:16 GMT by Arnab Shome

Executive Moves

Mayur Gupta Becomes New Kraken’s Chief Marketing Officer

He previously worked in companies like Spotify and Kimberly-Clark.
Kraken plans to grow its workforce aggressively in 2022 across all areas.

Tuesday, 19/04/2022 | 19:47 GMT by Felipe Erazo

Executive Moves

Kraken Appoints Carrie Dolan as Its New Chief Financial Officer

Dolan worked for over 10 years at Charles Schwab.
She holds an MBA from the University of California Berkeley.

Tuesday, 22/03/2022 | 19:47 GMT by Felipe Erazo

Executive Moves

Crypto.com Has Appointed Giuseppe Giuliani as Its Managing Director of the Exchange

Giuliani will expand the exchange’s current client base into new markets.
He will introduce new features and services for institutional players and crypto traders.

Wednesday, 02/02/2022 | 15:47 GMT by Tom Hazan

News

Cryptocurrency Platform Kraken Acquires Staked

The company is planning to introduce a new way to earn crypto rewards.
Staked allows cost-effective cryptocurrency staking.

Wednesday, 22/12/2021 | 09:36 GMT by Bilal Jafar

News

Kraken Ventures Secures $65 Million to Support the Crypto Ecosystem

The new fund will facilitate innovation in crypto and fintech.
Kraken Ventures is headquartered in Texas.

Friday, 17/12/2021 | 13:34 GMT by Bilal Jafar

News

Kraken Enables Shiba Inu (SHIB) Deposits

The deposits will require 20 confirmations and will be available starting November 30.

Monday, 29/11/2021 | 17:34 GMT by Felipe Erazo

Executive Moves

Kraken Appoints Mike Davidson as Its New Vice President of Design

Davidson worked for over 20 years in major global brands such as Twitter and ESPN.

Tuesday, 09/11/2021 | 17:50 GMT by Felipe Erazo

News

Kraken Fined $1.25M for Offering Margined Crypto Products in US

The exchange offered such products between June 2020 to July 2021.

Wednesday, 29/09/2021 | 06:41 GMT by Arnab Shome

News

Kraken Seeking European License, Shortlists Three Countries

The company already holds an FCA license in the United Kingdom.

Wednesday, 25/08/2021 | 09:18 GMT by Arnab Shome

Executive Moves

Former Kraken COO Robert Zagotta Joins Bitstamp as US CEO

He will help the exchange to grow its business further in the country.

Wednesday, 21/07/2021 | 16:01 GMT by Arnab Shome

News

Wyoming Grants Legal Status to a DAO for the First Time in US History

Legislation to support the legal recognition of DAOs was passed in Wyoming in March of this year.

Monday, 05/07/2021 | 09:59 GMT by Rachel McIntosh

Exchanges

Kraken Cuts Deposit Fees of over 70 Supported Cryptos to Zero

The company praised that its Kraken mobile app launch in the US was a success.

Tuesday, 29/06/2021 | 21:15 GMT by Felipe Erazo

News

Crypto Exchange Kraken Announces Changes to Its Margin Trading Program

Non-US-based clients at the Intermediate and Pro verification levels will not be affected.

Wednesday, 09/06/2021 | 20:37 GMT by Felipe Erazo

Exchanges

Crypto Exchange Kraken Launches New Mobile App

The newly-launched Kraken's product complements the Kraken Pro and Kraken Futures apps.

Wednesday, 02/06/2021 | 20:31 GMT by Felipe Erazo

News

Cryptocurrency Exchange Kraken Receives Support from RIT Capital

The British investment trust has acquired a stake in the cryptocurrency exchange.

Thursday, 22/04/2021 | 05:59 GMT by Bilal Jafar

News

Kraken Plans to Go Public in 2022 via Direct Listing

The exchange is 'too big' for a SPAC merger.

Wednesday, 17/03/2021 | 05:47 GMT by Arnab Shome

Executive Moves

Gary Worrall, Secured as New CEO of Crypto Facilities Ltd

Worrall is taking over from his predecessor, Timo Schlaefer who plans to stay on to serve the Board as an advisor.

Thursday, 11/03/2021 | 12:19 GMT by Tom Hazan

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