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Policy

Kraken Accused by SEC of Operating Unregistered Platform, Improperly Mixing Customer Funds

The U.S. crypto exchange is the latest targeted by the Securities and Exchange Commission in a series of similar actions being fought in court by other companies.

Kraken co-founder and chairman Jesse Powell was CEO of the company during most of the time the Securities and Exchange Commission has accused it of operating illegally. (CoinDesk)

Tech

The Protocol: Kraken Awakens – as Ethereum L2 Candidate

In this week's edition of The Protocol newsletter, we look into how Kraken is reportedly considering launching its own layer-2 blockchain, following Coinbase's recent launch of a similar network, amidst a broader trend of companies creating Ethereum-based transaction solutions.

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Videos

FTX Restart Efforts; Kraken Mulls Partner to Help Launch Its Own Layer 2 Network

"CoinDesk Daily" host Jennifer Sanasie breaks down the hottest crypto headlines today, including Kraken's new efforts to launch a layer 2 blockchain network. Coinbase adds four national security experts to its Global Advisory Council. And, plans to bring Sam Bankman-Fried's crypto exchange back to life include the Silicon Valley investment firm Proof Group, according to CoinDesk sources.

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Tech

Kraken Said to Seek Partner to Help Build It a Layer 2 Blockchain Network

The crypto exchange is still considering which blockchain developer should build its network, with Polygon, Matter Labs and the Nil Foundation in the mix, according to people familiar with the situation. Rival crypto exchange Coinbase blazed the trail with Base.

Kraken CEO Jesse Powell (CoinDesk)

Finance

Crypto Exchange Kraken to Explore Stock Trading: Bloomberg

The service could launch as soon as 2024, Bloomberg reported, citing a person familiar with the matter.

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Policy

Kraken Pushes Forward on Expansion in Spain, Ireland With Key Regulatory Steps

Kraken obtained a registration from Spain's central bank, while its Irish subsidiary secured a license.

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Finance

Crypto Exchange Kraken's UK Derivatives Unit Looking to Expands Its Service: Bloomberg

The firm is looking move into a void in the crypto derivatives market left when FTX collapsed last November.

Página de inicio del sitio web de la Autoridad de Conducta Financiera para la organización de regulación financiera del Reino Unido. (Shutterstock)

Policy

Bitstamp to Stop Ether Staking in U.S. Amid Regulatory Scrutiny

The Luxembourg-based exchange said that all other services will remain unaffected.

The Bitstamp booth at a crypto conference (Danny Nelson/CoinDesk)

Markets

Reddit Community Tokens Moons and Bricks Soar 50% on Kraken Listing

Kraken and Kraken Pro users can trade both coins against the U.S. dollar and euro in the spot market.

Reddit has submitted a filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to go public on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol “RDDT.” (Brett Jordan/Unsplash)