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How Kraken’s index wizard is besting Coinbase and Binance in the $58bn Bitcoin ETF race
Kraken's 2019 acquisition of CF Benchmarks has paid off handsomely in the Bitcoin ETF boom. BlackRock, Ark Invest,and other Wall Street giants use the venture's Bitcoin Reference Rate. Kraken is raking in licencing revenue as investors plough cash into ETFs.
Kraken Unit Quietly Claims Pivotal Position in Bitcoin ETF Boom
CF Benchmarks has emerged as major provider of crypto indexes. Firm sees untapped Bitcoin ETF demand in South Korea, Israel.
Bitcoin Halving Reinforces ‘Sound Money’ Narrative, Kraken’s Perfumo Says
As Bitcoin is about to undergo a reduction in new tokens created, that should reinforce its appeal to retail investors as “the soundest form of money,” according to Thomas Perfumo, head of strategy at crypto exchange Kraken.
Kraken launches self-custodial mobile wallet and releases its open-source code
Kraken Wallet lets users manage their NFTs, tokens and DeFi positions across eight blockchain networks. The firm published the app’s open-source code on GitHub so that third-party review strengthens the wallet’s security.
Australia poised for ‘inflection point’ of crypto demand — Kraken Aus MD
Kraken Australia's Managing Director Jonathon Miller said institutional crypto demand is lagging in Australia, but stablecoins and the right policy moves could help it catch up.
Crypto exchange Kraken commits to Irish growth after ending year on a high
Chief executive David Ripley formally took the reins of Kraken at the end of April 2023 and not long afterwards the company experienced one of the strongest quarters in its history.
Latest News
Kraken Institutional Expands Custody Solution to UK and Australia
Kraken Institutional has announced that Kraken Custody is now available to institutional clients in both the UK and Australia, in its first international expansion since launch earlier this year.
Tottenham Hotspur Partners With Crypto Platform Kraken
Tottenham Hotspur has today announced a global brand partnership with Kraken. Ahead of the 2024/25 season, Kraken will become the Club’s first-ever Official Crypto and Web3 Partner, and the Official Sleeve Partner for its Men’s and Women’s teams.
Kraken and Atlético de Madrid Partner to Drive Engagement and Crypto Adoption Among Spanish Football Fans
Collaboration between two iconic brands and leaders in their industries has bold plans to pioneer new experiences at the intersection of crypto and sports.
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Crypto 101: A Beginner’s Guide to Crypto
Staying true to our mission to bring crypto to everyone, Kraken CEO Jesse Powell explains it all in our new video series: Crypto 101.
Kraken Facts
Recognizing the importance of Bitcoin from the onset, and understanding that the exchange is the most critical part of the cryptocurrency ecosystem, Jesse Powell co-founded Kraken to give people the means to quickly and securely invest in the space.
- Founded2011
- Total team members
2,900+
- Where they live
in 70+ countries
- Tokens offered
250+
- Cash currencies offered7
- Supported countries190
- MascotKraken, of course
- What we call our logo“The Beast” or “Creature”