Kraken
Why the First US Crypto Bank Is a Big Deal
Kraken became the first crypto exchange to win a U.S. banking license this week. Here’s why that matters.
Governments vs. Networks: The Battle for the Soul of Finance
Governments have significant discretion over economics and finance today, but decentralized network-driven alternatives threaten that control.
Kraken Crypto Exchange Is Now a US Bank
The Wyoming Banking Board approved crypto exchange Kraken’s application to become a bank. With a state-chartered bank unit, Kraken now has a regulatory passport across several states and the ability to offer custody, payments and banking services to both institutional and retail clients.
Kraken Becomes First Crypto Exchange to Charter a US Bank
On Wednesday, the Wyoming Banking Board voted to approve Kraken’s bank charter application. Kraken is the first SPDI bank in Wyoming.
Kraken Taps Casa Co-Founder, Former CEO Jeremy Welch as VP of Product
Crypto exchange Kraken announced Thursday that former Casa CEO Jeremy Welch has joined its team as VP of product.
Crypto Exchange Kraken Returns to Japan After Two-Year Hiatus
Kraken's Japanese subsidiary, Payward Asia Ltd., is expected to launch operations in mid-September.
Digital Rights Advocacy Group Calls On Coinbase for Greater Transparency
The EFF wants Coinbase to be more transparent in how it handles authorities' requests for users' private financial data.
Kraken Adds 3 DeFi Tokens – COMP, KAVA, KNC
Riding the surge of interest in yield farming, cryptocurrency exchange Kraken is listing three tokens from the world of decentralized finance.
Bitcoin Started Moving in Sync With S&P 500, Volume Dropped, Kraken Says in June Volatility Report
According to the crypto exchange’s report, June was the most uneventful month for Bitcoin (BTC) trading since February and was marked by a reversal in correlation trends with gold and the S&P 500.
23-Year-Old Who Lied to Bank About Bitcoin Holdings Pleads Guilty to Fraud
Randall Joseph Smail faces up to 30 years in prison for lying to a bank about having $640,000 in bitcoin to get a loan.
