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Regulation

SEC Chair Gary Gensler to step down on Jan. 20

After nearly four years as SEC Chair Gary Gensler will step down from his role the same day President Donald Trump takes office.

1 year ago

Crypto

Trump team contemplating creation of new White House crypto role

It's unclear whether the position would materialize as a senior-level staff role or a broader "crypto czar" post overseeing government-wide crypto policy.

1 year ago

RWA

Tether launches tokenization platform called Hadron for institutions, governments

The new tokenization platform follows Tether's recent forays into traditional finance and wallet services.

1 year ago

Regulation

Crypto Dad Giancarlo dismisses SEC chair rumors, critiques Gensler’s legacy

Former CFTC Chair Christopher Giancarlo stated he is not among the names considered to be the next SEC chief.

1 year ago

Exchanges

Kraken lawyer slams SEC legal strategy, draws parallels to Ripple case misstep

The SEC moved to dismiss Kraken's major defenses in their ongoing legal battle.

1 year ago

Stablecoins

Paxos launches USDG global dollar network with partners including Robinhood, Kraken

Global Dollar Network seeks widespread adoption by offering superior customer protection and unlocking new industry applications.

1 year ago

Exchanges

Kraken announces layoff, appoints Tribe Capital co-founder as new co-CEO amid restructuring

The layoffs are a result of 'organizational changes' made by the exchange, in an effort to become 'leaner and faster.'

1 year ago

Deals

Optimism Foundation offered 25M OP tokens to attract Kraken’s L2 to the Superchain

The deal was confirmed by Ryan Wyatt, chief growth officer at Optimism Foundation, and the tokens would be paid as grants.

1 year ago

Layer-2

Kraken eyes DeFi expansion with launch of Ink, its new Ethereum layer-2 network

Kraken's Ink to boost DeFi on Ethereum with Optimism tech.

1 year ago

Crypto

Kraken launches kBTC as competition heats up in wrapped Bitcoin market

Kraken's kBTC has around 100 tokens in supply, with the majority held on the Ethereum blockchain.

1 year ago

Crypto

Kraken integrates EigenLayer to simplify Ethereum restaking for broader audience

Analysts believe centralized exchanges' integration of EigenLayer restaking could help the platform bolster its falling TVL.

1 year ago

Exchanges

Monero declines 5%, Kraken discontinues support in EEA amid regulatory demands

Following the news, Monero's XMR declined by more than 5% during the reporting period.

1 year ago

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Kraken News

SEC Chair Gary Gensler to step down on Jan. 20

Trump team contemplating creation of new White House crypto role

Tether launches tokenization platform called Hadron for institutions, governments

Crypto Dad Giancarlo dismisses SEC chair rumors, critiques Gensler’s legacy

Kraken lawyer slams SEC legal strategy, draws parallels to Ripple case misstep

Paxos launches USDG global dollar network with partners including Robinhood, Kraken

Kraken announces layoff, appoints Tribe Capital co-founder as new co-CEO amid restructuring

Optimism Foundation offered 25M OP tokens to attract Kraken’s L2 to the Superchain

Kraken eyes DeFi expansion with launch of Ink, its new Ethereum layer-2 network

Kraken launches kBTC as competition heats up in wrapped Bitcoin market

Kraken integrates EigenLayer to simplify Ethereum restaking for broader audience

Monero declines 5%, Kraken discontinues support in EEA amid regulatory demands

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