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SEC sues Kraken for operating unregistered platform

The US Securities and Exchange Commission has filed a lawsuit against Kraken, accusing the company of operating an unregistered exchange.

Kraken to launch stock and ETF trading services in 2024

Kraken reportedly plans to add trading services for US-listed stocks and exchange-traded funds in 2024.

Court orders Kraken to submit user details to IRS

The court ordered Kraken to turn over the personal information of certain users to the Internal Revenue Service.

Kraken submits pre-registration documents to Canadian regulators

Kraken filed a pre-registration undertaking with the Ontario Securities Commission (OSC) to continue offering services to its Canadian clients.

Kraken to halt ACH deposits and withdrawals

Kraken will stop processing automated clearinghouse (ACH) transfers after March 27 due to the collapse of its banking partner, Silvergate Bank.

FTX wallets transfer $145M in stablecoins to crypto exchanges

Three crypto wallets belonging to FTX and Alameda Research have transferred $145M worth of Tether and USD Coin tokens to crypto exchanges.

Kraken to cease staking services for US clients to settle SEC charges

Kraken has agreed to pay $30M and shut down crypto staking services for US clients after facing charges from the SEC.

Kraken under investigation by SEC over securities violations

Kraken is facing a probe from the US Securities and Exchange Commission for violating securities laws.

Bitcoin Suisse Joins Liquid Collective To Enable Ethereum Staking

Bitcoin Suisse has joined Liquid Collective to enable Ethereum staking for its clients. The protocol made the decision due to increased client demands and to enhance liquidity and capital efficiency.

Coinbase To Suspend Operations In Japan

Coinbase announced its plans to halt operations in Japan after reducing its workforce by 20% last week.

Kraken To Cease Operations In Japan

Kraken announced it will exit the Japanese market by January 31, 2023, due to bearish crypto market trends.

Crypto Companies With Proof of Reserves

When it comes to custodial crypto services, there's nothing more important than their proof of reserves. We show who provides them, who doesn't and how it works.

Kraken Slashes 30% Of Its Workforce To Survive Crypto Winter

Kraken laid off 30% of its global workforce (around 1,100 employees) to brave the crypto winter.

US Senator Requests Major Crypto Exchanges To Disclose Consumer Protection Safeguards

Ron Wyden, the Chairman of the Senate Finance Committee, sent letters to the CEOs of six crypto exchanges asking them to reveal the measures they use to protect clients' funds.

Kiln Raises $17.6 Million To Expand Its Offerings

Crypto staking platform, Kiln has generated $17.6 million in fundraising led by Illuminate Financial. The fund will be used to expand its staking offerings for both its validators and competitors.

Binance Launches Proof of Reserves System In Line With Its Commitment Towards Transparency

Binance launches Proof-of-Reserves in a bid to show transparency. The crypto community reacts to this milestone

Binance Surpasses Coinbase In Holding The Largest Bitcoin Exchange Reserves

CryptoQuant's report revealed that Binance’s Bitcoin reserves have hit the 575K mark, thus making it the exchange with the largest BTC holdings.

Kraken Freezes Accounts Owned By FTX And Alameda

Kraken has frozen FTX and Alameda Research’s accounts due to the recent events surrounding FTX to protect users’ funds.

Kraken Reports Zero Exposure To Alameda Despite Holding 9K $FTT

Kraken stated that it is not affected by the FTX insolvency crisis despite possessing roughly 9,000 FTX Tokens (FTT).

Wealthsimple Launches Staking Services For Ethereum And Solana

Wealthsimple added support for staking Ethereum and Solana assets.

SEC Chairman Warns About Centralization In The Crypto Market

In his recent speech, Gary Gensler, the SEC Chairman, revealed his opinions on the increasing centralization in the crypto ecosystem.

Kraken Hires Gemini Executive As Its U.K. Managing Director

Kraken hired Blair Halliday, Gemini's (former) U.K. Managing Director (MD), act as its U.K. head.

Crypto Exchanges Continue Operating In Russia Despite EU’s Sanctions

Although the EU demanded crypto platforms to suspend their services to Russia, many exchanges have not imposed any restrictions on their Russian users.

Jesse Powell Steps Down As CEO Of Kraken

Jesse Powell, the co-founder of Kraken, announced his plans to step down from his position as CEO. Kraken’s current chief operating officer Dave Ripley will succeed him.

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Kraken submits pre-registration documents to Canadian regulators

Kraken filed a pre-registration undertaking with the Ontario Securities Commission (OSC) to continue offering services to its Canadian clients.

Kraken to halt ACH deposits and withdrawals

Kraken will stop processing automated clearinghouse (ACH) transfers after March 27 due to the collapse of its banking partner, Silvergate Bank.

FTX wallets transfer $145M in stablecoins to crypto exchanges

Three crypto wallets belonging to FTX and Alameda Research have transferred $145M worth of Tether and USD Coin tokens to crypto exchanges.

Kraken to cease staking services for US clients to settle SEC charges

Kraken has agreed to pay $30M and shut down crypto staking services for US clients after facing charges from the SEC.

Kraken under investigation by SEC over securities violations

Kraken is facing a probe from the US Securities and Exchange Commission for violating securities laws.

Bitcoin Suisse Joins Liquid Collective To Enable Ethereum Staking

Bitcoin Suisse has joined Liquid Collective to enable Ethereum staking for its clients. The protocol made the decision due to increased client demands and to enhance liquidity and capital efficiency.

Coinbase To Suspend Operations In Japan

Coinbase announced its plans to halt operations in Japan after reducing its workforce by 20% last week.

Kraken To Cease Operations In Japan

Kraken announced it will exit the Japanese market by January 31, 2023, due to bearish crypto market trends.

Crypto Companies With Proof of Reserves

When it comes to custodial crypto services, there's nothing more important than their proof of reserves. We show who provides them, who doesn't and how it works.

Kraken Slashes 30% Of Its Workforce To Survive Crypto Winter

Kraken laid off 30% of its global workforce (around 1,100 employees) to brave the crypto winter.

US Senator Requests Major Crypto Exchanges To Disclose Consumer Protection Safeguards

Ron Wyden, the Chairman of the Senate Finance Committee, sent letters to the CEOs of six crypto exchanges asking them to reveal the measures they use to protect clients' funds.

Kiln Raises $17.6 Million To Expand Its Offerings

Crypto staking platform, Kiln has generated $17.6 million in fundraising led by Illuminate Financial. The fund will be used to expand its staking offerings for both its validators and competitors.

Binance Launches Proof of Reserves System In Line With Its Commitment Towards Transparency

Binance launches Proof-of-Reserves in a bid to show transparency. The crypto community reacts to this milestone

Binance Surpasses Coinbase In Holding The Largest Bitcoin Exchange Reserves

CryptoQuant's report revealed that Binance’s Bitcoin reserves have hit the 575K mark, thus making it the exchange with the largest BTC holdings.

Kraken Freezes Accounts Owned By FTX And Alameda

Kraken has frozen FTX and Alameda Research’s accounts due to the recent events surrounding FTX to protect users’ funds.

Kraken Reports Zero Exposure To Alameda Despite Holding 9K $FTT

Kraken stated that it is not affected by the FTX insolvency crisis despite possessing roughly 9,000 FTX Tokens (FTT).

Wealthsimple Launches Staking Services For Ethereum And Solana

Wealthsimple added support for staking Ethereum and Solana assets.

SEC Chairman Warns About Centralization In The Crypto Market

In his recent speech, Gary Gensler, the SEC Chairman, revealed his opinions on the increasing centralization in the crypto ecosystem.

Kraken Hires Gemini Executive As Its U.K. Managing Director

Kraken hired Blair Halliday, Gemini's (former) U.K. Managing Director (MD), act as its U.K. head.

Crypto Exchanges Continue Operating In Russia Despite EU’s Sanctions

Although the EU demanded crypto platforms to suspend their services to Russia, many exchanges have not imposed any restrictions on their Russian users.

Jesse Powell Steps Down As CEO Of Kraken

Jesse Powell, the co-founder of Kraken, announced his plans to step down from his position as CEO. Kraken’s current chief operating officer Dave Ripley will succeed him.