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Kraken Extends Custody Services to Institutional Clients in UK, Australia
2024-07-18T16:24:18.998+02:00
Initially launched in March, Kraken Custody targets institutional clients with a platform for managing digital assets.
Kraken Financial, a US-based state-chartered bank that keeps clients' digital assets separate from the Kraken exchange, supports the platform.
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Crypto on the Football Pitch: Kraken and Tottenham Hotspur Team Up
2024-07-16T14:45:36.942+02:00
The firm will serve as the Official Sleeve Partner for both the Men’s and Women’s teams.
The company will additionally become the Official Crypto and Web3 Partner of F1 DRIVE.
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Kraken Jumps Onboard with Atlético de Madrid as Official Partner
2024-07-10T16:18:46.689+02:00
The firm has become the Official Sleeve Partner for Atlético de Madrid’s men’s and women’s shirts.
Earlier, the company partnered with DLT Finance for crypto offerings in Germany.
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Kraken MTF and Copper Forge Alliance for Institutional Crypto Trading
2024-06-24T15:25:16.141+02:00
ClearLoop enables institutional investors to trade across multiple exchanges.
It reduces costs by optimizing collateral management and bypassing blockchain settlements.
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Kraken Seeks over $100M Funding Ahead of Potential IPO: Report
2024-06-07T15:40:21.496+02:00
The fundraising could reportedly be completed by the end of the year, and the IPO could occur next year.
This move comes as US regulators adopt a more favorable stance towards crypto.
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Binance Seeks to Throw Out Major Part of $12.8 Billion London Lawsuit
2024-06-05T18:51:42.524+02:00
A London lawsuit accuses Binance, Kraken, and others of anti-competitive behaviour in delisting BSV.
The suit, with 200,000 BSV owners, alleges delisting hindered BSV from major status, seeking damages up to 9 billion pounds.
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Kraken Announces Partnership to Enhance Crypto Offerings in German Market
2024-05-06T15:37:21.501+02:00
The collaboration will leverage the expertise of DLT Finance, a subsidiary of BaFin-licensed DLT Securities GmbH.
The firm's European expansion highlights its plans to acquire Dutch crypto broker Coin Meester B.V.
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Kraken Acquires TradeStation Crypto
2024-04-19T07:23:53.855+02:00
TradeStation Crypto holds licenses in 47 US states, Washington DC, and Puerto Rico.
The details of the acquisition deal still remain unclear.
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Kraken Steps Up the Game with the Introduction of Crypto Wallet
2024-04-17T17:25:46.844+02:00
The new wallet aims to drive crypto adoption through user-friendly decentralized finance interaction.
Other firms like Coinbase, Binance, and OKX also offer wallet solutions.
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Kraken Expands Services with New Custody Solution Targeting Institutions
2024-03-20T16:09:51.060+02:00
This new service is offered under the banking division of the crypto exchange.
Kraken Custody facilitates the storage, management, and transfer of crypto assets.
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Kraken Unveils New Platform for Institutional Clients amid ETF Boost
2024-02-27T17:56:28.885+02:00
The exchange aims to meet the needs of institutional clients by consolidating various products and services.
The recent approval of spot Bitcoin ETFs has increased institutional demand for crypto solutions.
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Kraken Fires Back: Challenges SEC Lawsuit as Regulatory Overstep
2024-02-23T09:48:30.964+02:00
The testimony delivered on May 10, 2023, highlighted inadequate digital asset industry regulation.
The firm disputes the SEC's token-contract stance citing a lack of buyer-issuer agreement.
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DNB Greenlights Kraken with VASP Registration: Opens Doors to Dutch Market
2024-02-08T18:18:10.824+02:00
The acquisition of BCM in October highlights the importance of the Dutch market.
Approximately 20% of Dutch citizens hold digital assets, among the highest rates in Europe.
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Kraken Announces Two Executive Hires to Navigate Regulatory Landscape
2024-01-25T19:08:33.026+02:00
Gilles BianRosa, former CPO at N26, has joined the firm as COO/CPO.
Marcus Hughes is now the Global Head of Regulatory Strategy.
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Kraken's CF Benchmarks Engages with 50 Firms amid SEC's Approval of Bitcoin ETFs: Report
2024-01-17T14:41:49.273+02:00
BlackRock and Franklin Templeton currently utilize CF Benchmarks' index for their products.
Trading volumes hit $7.7 billion as investors flocked to spot Bitcoin ETFs.
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Is the Future of US Crypto Exchanges in Jeopardy? Binance Folds, but Kraken Holds Ground
2023-11-23T16:00:13.854+02:00
SEC's lawsuit against Kraken alleges unregistered securities activities and commingling of funds.
Binance fined $4.3 billion, the CEO, Changpeng Zhao, stepped down and pled guilty to criminal charges.
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Crypto Compliance or Overreach? SEC's Kraken Crusade Sparks Industry Debate
2023-11-21T15:28:52.338+02:00
SEC, Kraken, and the Quandary of Investor Trust
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SEC Sues Kraken for Registration Failure, Mixing Customers’ Funds
2023-11-21T07:55:26.385+02:00
The crypto exchange denied all charges against it in a detailed blog post.
The charges are similar to the ones brought against Binance and Coinbase.
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Kraken Bolsters UK Presence with Appointment of New Managing Director
2023-10-27T19:51:41.649+02:00
Das is a crypto entrepreneur with experience in the commercial and fintech industry.
His appointment is a strategic move to capitalize on the expanding crypto adoption in the UK.
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Kraken to Acquire Dutch Crypto Broker BCM in European Expansion
2023-10-05T19:06:59.933+02:00
The crypto exchange aims to provide BCM's clients with an expanded product offering.
The expansion coincides with the introduction of MiCA regulations.
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Kraken Dives into Traditional Markets: Targets US Stocks and ETFs
2023-09-27T22:50:05.274+02:00
The move comes as crypto firms aim to diversify services after a challenging year.
Kraken holds a regulatory license in the UK and has applied for a broker-dealer license in the US.
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Kraken Bolsters EU Presence: Gains Approvals in Ireland and Spain
2023-09-27T09:31:59.541+02:00
The crypto exchange is now an e-money institution in Ireland.
It is also a VASP in Spain, Ireland, and Italy.
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Aussie Operator of Kraken Sued over Design and Distribution Failures
2023-09-21T08:22:01.863+02:00
The Aussie regulator took action against the platform's margin trading product.
Kraken is "surprised and disappointed" with the regulatory action.
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Kraken Fixes Ethereum Funding Gateway Issues
2023-07-31T13:27:56.946+02:00
The crypto exchange reported the issue on Sunday.
Kraken cautioned users that the issue could cause challenges in deposits and withdrawals.
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Kraken Co-Founder Jesse Powell Was Investigated by FBI for Allegedly Hacking Non-Profit
2023-07-07T16:27:18.065+02:00
Powell allegedly cyberstalked the Verge Centre for the Arts.
The case is not related to Powell's activity in the crypto industry, his lawyer said.
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