Kraken
Kraken Receives UAE License to Operate as a Regulated Crypto Exchange
The exchange joins several counterparts plotting moves to or gaining licenses in the United Arab Emirates.
The Significance of Kraken’s Potential Fed Master Account
Kraken Bank, a subsidiary of crypto exchange Kraken, recently received a routing number from the American Bankers Association as part of its efforts to eventually establish as a regulated bank. “The Hash” hosts discuss how this announcement relates to Kraken’s appointment of a new CFO and possible IPO rumors.
Kraken One Step Closer to Becoming an Official Bank
CoinDesk Managing Editor for Global Policy and Regulation Nikhilesh De discusses a recent update on Kraken’s ongoing quest for a Federal Reserve Master Account, which would give them the same access to the global payment system as traditional banks. Plus, a conversation on how Kraken benefits from Wyoming’s unique regulatory framework for the banking industry.
Kraken Hits Key Milestone in Quest to Gain Fed Account, Equal Treatment With Traditional Banks
Kraken Bank, the Wyoming subsidiary of the Kraken crypto exchange, received a routing number from the American Bankers Association.
Kraken Brings in New CFO, Possible IPO?
Crypto exchange Kraken has brought Carrie Dolan on as a new CFO. Dolan managed Lending Club’s initial public offering in 2014. “The Hash” team discusses if Kraken might follow Coinbase's lead and seek going public. Plus, the importance of exchanges in the crypto ecosystem.
Ukraine Asks Exchanges to Freeze Russian, Belarusian Crypto Accounts
Binance and Kraken won't freeze accounts for now, while DMarket will.
Regulator in Canada Warns Crypto Exchanges Not to Promote Self-Custodial Wallets: Report
The Ontario Securities Commission sent tweets from Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong and Kraken CEO Jesse Powell to the Canadian police.
Kraken Says Proof-of-Reserves Audit Shows $19B in Bitcoin and Ether
Crypto firms are racing to build credibility as the industry spotlight turns to proving reserves.
Kraken to Develop NFT Marketplace Offering Token-Backed Loans
The marketplace will determine NFTs’ liquidation value before they are used as collateral.
Crypto Exchange Kraken Acquires Staking Platform Staked
The crypto exchange referred to the deal as “one of the largest crypto industry acquisitions to date” but did not disclose the amount paid.
