FTX Trading Ltd. (FTX) and its affiliated debtors have locked in Jan. 3, 2025, as the kickoff day for their court-endorsed Chapter 11 Reorganization Plan. FTX Creditor Distribution Is Coming Soon According to the press release, this date will also act as the debut distribution record for creditors within the plan’s convenience categories. In the […]
Kraken Slammed With $5.1 Million Fine for Regulatory Breach in Australia
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 $ 5.1 million Australian dollars (AUD) for “unlawfully issuing a credit facility to more than 1,100 Australian …
Kraken Unveils a New Wrapped Bitcoin Product—Here’s What It Means for Defi
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 Introduces KBTC to Enhance Bitcoin’s Utility Across Networks Kraken’s KBTC is an ERC20 token that allows bitcoin (BTC) to interact […]
Kraken Integrates In-House Ethereum Restaking via Eigenlayer
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, especially those who have already staked ether on Kraken. Kraken Introduces ETH Restaking to Broaden Defi Access Kraken’s […]
Kraken Survey Reveals 59% of Crypto Investors Favor Dollar-Cost Averaging
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 real-world effectiveness of DCA in helping investors manage market volatility and avoid emotional decision-making. Interestingly, younger investors (18-29 […]