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Regulation

Kraken secures MiCA license via Central Bank of Ireland to ensure EU operations continue

By acquiring its MiCA license, Kraken matches Coinbase's strategic push in Europe, reinforcing its presence with expanded regulatory clarity.

6 months ago

Exchanges

Gemini files confidential IPO draft as Circle’s shares register a new all-time high near $124

The Gemini filing confirms February reports that the Winklevoss twins saw the regulatory shifts in the US as a favorable scenario for an IPO.

7 months ago

Adoption

Largest US economy, California, moves to accept Bitcoin for state fees by passing new bill to Senate

California will become the fourth US state to pass such legislation if it now passes the Senate and is codified by Governor Gavin Newsom.

7 months ago

A glowing “FTX” sign is shown with dollar bills and crypto tokens scattered around, symbolizing the exchange’s financial settlements - Cover art/illustration via CryptoSlate.

Analysis

Coinbase says FTX repayments could become a $5B market injection

Coinbase report highlights FTX's stablecoin repayment as a catalyst for potential market liquidity and institutional reinvestment.

7 months ago

Derivatives

Pi Network token makes derivatives debut on Kraken with perpetual futures offering 20x leverage

The derivatives debut on signals growing institutional interest despite unresolved questions about Pi's decentralization and distribution.

7 months ago

Legal

UK Court of Appeals dismisses BSV lawsuit against Binance, others over 2019 delisting

The UK Court of Appeals affirms that BSV holders should have mitigated losses post-delisting, dismissing £9 billion damage claims.

7 months ago

RWA

Kraken to launch 24/7 trading for tokenized US stocks via Solana

Kraken said xStocks will make democratize access to US equities and make them tradable 24/7 through the platform and compatible Solana wallets.

7 months ago

Analysis

Ethereum co-founder Jeffrey Wilcke transfers $262M in ETH to Kraken, causing community speculation

This is the first time Wilcke has made a substantial transfer to an exchange since moving $147 million in four transactions last year.

7 months ago

Bankruptcy

FTX creditors poised to receive $5B by May 30 in latest distribution round

The second round of repayments is over four times larger than the first $1.2 billion round in February.

8 months ago

Exchanges

Kraken achieves revenue boost in Q1 2025 but faces North Korean hacking scare

Kraken dodges North Korean hack scheme while celebrating first-quarter revenue surge to $472 million.

8 months ago

Stablecoins

Mastercard launches stablecoin payment support via partnerships with major crypto companies

The new Mastercard foray into crypto includes a card in partnership with OKX to spend stablecoins.

8 months ago

Exchanges

Kraken expands beyond crypto, launches stock trading in the US

Kraken's move into stock and ETF trading marks a significant step in its strategy to unite digital and traditional asset classes.

9 months ago

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Kraken News

Kraken secures MiCA license via Central Bank of Ireland to ensure EU operations continue

Gemini files confidential IPO draft as Circle’s shares register a new all-time high near $124

Largest US economy, California, moves to accept Bitcoin for state fees by passing new bill to Senate

Coinbase says FTX repayments could become a $5B market injection

Pi Network token makes derivatives debut on Kraken with perpetual futures offering 20x leverage

UK Court of Appeals dismisses BSV lawsuit against Binance, others over 2019 delisting

Kraken to launch 24/7 trading for tokenized US stocks via Solana

Ethereum co-founder Jeffrey Wilcke transfers $262M in ETH to Kraken, causing community speculation

FTX creditors poised to receive $5B by May 30 in latest distribution round

Kraken achieves revenue boost in Q1 2025 but faces North Korean hacking scare

Mastercard launches stablecoin payment support via partnerships with major crypto companies

Kraken expands beyond crypto, launches stock trading in the US

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