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Exchanges

Kraken’s Jesse Powell under federal investigation but exchange remains uninvolved

Powell is currently involved in a civil dispute with the Verge Center for the Arts, a non-profit art gallery.

3 years ago

Taxes

Kraken says it fought IRS to protect clients against identity theft, other potential harms

The exchange has been compelled to provide identifying information on certain clients but the court conceded that they tax agency overreached in some requests.

3 years ago

Legal

Kraken ordered to provide IRS with user data

The exchange must surrender data about users who traded $20,000 per year.

3 years ago

Exchanges

Only half of top 60 crypto companies have an external auditor

Despite revelations about FTX's lax business practices, some crypto firms continue to operate without transparency and accountability.

3 years ago

Regulation

Kenya introduces 1.5% tax to crypto companies

Foreign crypto exchanges in Kenya are now expected to pay a 1.5% duty on commissions they receive from facilitating crypto trades.

3 years ago

Exchanges

Dave Ripley takes over as Kraken CEO, set on next phase of growth and expansion

Outgoing CEO Jesse Powell assumes new role as Chairman of the Board in Kraken's new era.

3 years ago

Staking

Kraken withdraws 330k ETH amid regulatory pressure – deposits outpace withdrawals in staking race

Despite its withdrawals, Kraken is still one of the largest depositors on the Beacon Chain, with 935,488 ETH staked as of press time.

3 years ago

Exchanges

Kraken gets regulatory approval to operate in Ireland

Kraken said the approval shows that it adheres to strict anti-money laundering and terrorism financing rules.

3 years ago

Exchanges

Fortune Crypto 40 selects Ethereum as top protocol, Bitcoin ranks second

Ethereum earned primary focus in the new benchmark that lists the top 40 crypto businesses across eight categories.

3 years ago

Sports

Kraken sponsors F1 car with Bitcoin whitepaper

The vehicle will also feature numerous other pieces of exchange branding.

3 years ago

Regulation

Coinbase, Kraken plan to continue operating in Canada as regulatory rules change

Kraken and Coinbase are among the first exchanges to officially declare their intent to remain in Canada.

3 years ago

Regulation

Kraken and Custodia Bank CEOs say regulators ignored their warnings about scams and fraud

Jesse Powell and Caitlin Long said that trying to do the right thing by warning regulators of possible scams blew up in their faces.

3 years ago

Kraken News

Kraken’s Jesse Powell under federal investigation but exchange remains uninvolved

Kraken says it fought IRS to protect clients against identity theft, other potential harms

Kraken ordered to provide IRS with user data

Only half of top 60 crypto companies have an external auditor

Kenya introduces 1.5% tax to crypto companies

Dave Ripley takes over as Kraken CEO, set on next phase of growth and expansion

Kraken withdraws 330k ETH amid regulatory pressure – deposits outpace withdrawals in staking race

Kraken gets regulatory approval to operate in Ireland

Fortune Crypto 40 selects Ethereum as top protocol, Bitcoin ranks second

Kraken sponsors F1 car with Bitcoin whitepaper

Coinbase, Kraken plan to continue operating in Canada as regulatory rules change

Kraken and Custodia Bank CEOs say regulators ignored their warnings about scams and fraud

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