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Crypto Biz: Coinbase vs. BiT Global $1B wBTC dispute

[Dec 20 9:00 PM] This week’s Crypto Biz explores Coinbase's wBTC controversial delisting, Deutsche Bank’s blockchain, USDT in Europe, FTX creditors repayment and BVNK’s move to the United States.

Tether USDT trading continues across Europe despite Coinbase delisting

[Dec 17 3:11 PM] Binance, Crypto.com, Kraken and other crypto exchanges continue to list Tether’s USDT on their EU platforms weeks before the final MiCA deadline on Dec. 30.

Kraken and BitGo will help distribute the first FTX payments in 2025

[Dec 16 6:50 PM] More than two years after the cryptocurrency exchange filed for bankruptcy, the first group of FTX claimants could see recovery payments distributed as early as January.

Kraken Slammed With $5.1 Million Fine for Regulatory Breach in Australia

[Dec 16 1:30 AM] An Australian court fined Kraken $5.1 million AUD for offering a margin lending product to Australian customers without proper regulatory approval. Unlawful Credit Facility An Australian court has fined the digital asset exchange platform Kraken…

Australia fines Kraken operator $5M for regulatory breaches

[Dec 12 6:55 AM] Kraken Australia operator Bit Trade must pay $5 million plus court costs after the Federal Court sided with the country’s corporate watchdog.

88% of crypto holders feel they missed out on major gains — Kraken survey

[Dec 5 12:14 PM] The survey highlighted that 63% of holders acknowledged emotional decisions negatively affected their digital asset portfolio

Kraken winds down NFT marketplace

[Nov 26 7:39 PM] Starting Nov. 27, Kraken's NFT marketplace will transition to withdrawal-only mode. 

Judge rejects Kraken’s bid to challenge decision in SEC case

[Nov 19 5:32 AM] Kraken won’t get the chance to appeal a California District Court judge’s decision that found the SEC had adequately alleged it sold unregistered securities.

California Judge Puts the Kibosh on Kraken’s Interlocutory Appeal Attempt

[Nov 18 10:16 PM] A California judge has rejected Kraken’s motion for interlocutory appeal, saying in a Monday decision that allowing an appeal would only “delay resolution” of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) ongoing case against the crypto…

Kraken, Tether-Backed Dutch Firm Rolls Out MiCA-Compliant Euro, U.S. Dollar Stablecoins

[Nov 18 7:30 AM] The issuance comes at a time when the European stablecoin market is poised for a shake-up as regulations for issuers will enter into full force by the end of this year.

Tether, Kraken, Fabric Ventures back new MiCA-compliant stablecoins

[Nov 18 7:30 AM] Quantoz Payments has partnered with Kraken, Tether and Fabric Ventures to launch MiCA-compliant EURQ and USDQ stablecoins in the EU, aiming for secure, efficient digital payments.

SEC seeks dismissal of Kraken defenses in ongoing legal dispute

[Nov 7 1:01 PM] The SEC argued that Kraken’s defenses about the major questions doctrine are a “due process fail as a matter of the law.”

SEC Seeks to Dismiss Three of Kraken’s Key Defenses in U.S. Lawsuit

[Nov 7 11:41 AM] A motion filed earlier this week rejected several of Kraken’s defenses and complained that the exchange was "trying to re-litigate the same issues repeatedly."

Is Optimism's 'Superchain' Winning the Ethereum Layer-2 Race?

[Nov 6 11:00 AM] One of the biggest trends of 2023 among the leading layer-2 projects on Ethereum was the emergence of “blockchain in a box,” where the teams encouraged developers to clone their code to spin up new layer 2s. Now, it appears, one project in…

What is Ink: Kraken’s layer-2 DeFi bridge?

[Nov 6 6:50 AM] Learn how Ink by Kraken enhances DeFi with fast, low-cost transactions and secure cross-chain interoperability for a better decentralized experience.

Kraken Completes 2024 Proof of Reserves, Verifying Over $21.5 Billion in Client Assets

[Nov 5 10:30 AM] Kraken has announced the completion of its 2024 Proof of Reserves, an independent verification process conducted by a third-party accountant. This procedure allows clients to confirm that their account balances are fully backed by onchain assets…

Kraken launches licensed crypto derivatives in Australia

[Nov 4 10:20 AM] Kraken expands into Australia’s crypto derivatives market with a regulated broker service for wholesale investors.

Kraken Launches Licensed Broker Offering for Australian Wholesale Clients, Expanding Access to Crypto-Based Derivatives

[Nov 4 9:30 AM] Kraken has announced the launch of a licensed broker offering specifically designed for Australian wholesale clients, providing access to a range of crypto-based derivatives products. This new service allows eligible clients to manage risk and gain…

Crypto Biz: Crypto industry faces fresh round of layoffs

[Nov 1 9:00 PM] This week’s Crypto Biz explores Coinbase’s earnings, Reddit’s sale of crypto holdings and Circle’s new fee structure for institutional investors and high-volume traders.

Kraken restructures with new co-CEO, layoffs reported

[Oct 30 7:54 PM] Kraken hinted that its managerial structure would be reformed, without explaining the details.

Kraken Picked Optimism's 'Superchain' After Getting a Pile of OP Tokens

[Oct 29 1:45 PM] Crypto exchange Kraken announced last week that it will build a layer-2 network atop Optimism's OP Stack blockchain framework. CoinDesk is first to report that the deal was reached early this year, involving a grant of 25 million OP tokens, at the…

Bitcoin bulls 'in control' as long as price holds above $66.5K: Analysts

[Oct 26 1:39 AM] Bitcoin solidifying its position “above all key moving averages” suggests that bulls are “firmly in control” as long as the price holds above $66,500.

Ethereum nodes on phones, Tether market cap tops $120B: Finance Redefined

[Oct 25 7:00 PM] Tether’s record market capitalization signals the potential start of the next bull run amid growing investor anticipation of a major Ethereum upgrade.

Kraken Set to Dive Into Blockchain Waters With Its Own Chain, ‘Ink’

[Oct 24 4:16 PM] Kraken is setting its sights on launching its own blockchain next year, much like Coinbase’s Base chain, according to a report from Bloomberg’s Olga Kharif. The new network, which is focused on decentralized finance (defi), is…

Kraken Picks Optimism for New Layer-2 Network, Joining Coinbase's Base on 'Superchain'

[Oct 24 1:26 PM] The disclosure comes nearly a year after CoinDesk broke the news that Kraken was considering its own layer-2 network, following the runaway success enjoyed by Base after it launched in mid-2023.

Kraken Unveils a New Wrapped Bitcoin Product—Here’s What It Means for Defi

[Oct 17 10:10 PM] Kraken has launched KBTC, a wrapped bitcoin product fully backed 1:1 by bitcoin and compatible with multiple networks. KBTC aims to expand bitcoin’s use beyond its native chain and into decentralized finance (defi) ecosystems. Kraken…

Kraken crypto exchange launches own Wrapped Bitcoin token

[Oct 17 12:29 PM] According to Kraken, kBTC reinforces Bitcoin’s position as the “epicenter of crypto” and empowers developers to explore new ways to use BTC.

Crypto Exchange Kraken Launches Wrapped Bitcoin Token kBTC

[Oct 17 12:00 PM] The token will be available on both Ethereum and OP Mainnet.

Kraken Integrates In-House Ethereum Restaking via Eigenlayer

[Oct 16 8:35 PM] Kraken has launched a new feature allowing its clients to restake their ether (ETH) directly on the platform through Eigenlayer. This integration, Kraken says, makes the relatively complex process of restaking more accessible to a broader audience…

Kraken Survey Reveals 59% of Crypto Investors Favor Dollar-Cost Averaging

[Oct 9 5:45 PM] A recent survey by Kraken reveals that a significant 83.53% of crypto investors have used dollar-cost averaging (DCA), with 59% employing it as their primary investment strategy. The survey, which polled 1,109 crypto investors, delved into the…