Cryptocurrency exchange Kraken has launched a new regulated derivatives trading platform in Bermuda after obtaining a Class F Digital Business License from the Bermuda Monetary Authority. This platform offers over 200 contracts, including perpetual and fixed-maturity futures, and aims to provide a secure and reliable trading experience. The move highlights Bermuda’s supportive regulatory environment and […]
Kraken to Delist Monero (XMR) Across Europe
Kraken has announced the delisting of Monero (XMR) across the entire European Economic Area (EEA) due to regulatory changes. Effective October 31, 2024, at 15:00 PM UTC, trading and deposits for all XMR markets will be halted, and any open orders will be automatically closed. Clients will have until December 31, 2024, to withdraw their […]
2009 Bitcoin Whale Moves 5 BTC to Kraken, Holds Over 1,200 BTC
An early bitcoin whale has made waves in the crypto world, according to the onchain analytics platform Arkham Intelligence. This long-time holder transferred five bitcoins to Kraken, while still sitting on an impressive 1,215 BTC—worth a hefty $ 77 million as of today. Arkham: Vintage Bitcoin Whale Sends 5 BTC to Kraken After Years …
Kraken Adjusts Margin Product to Comply With Australian Crypto Law, Calls for Clearer Regulation
The Australian Federal Court ruled that Kraken’s fiat margin extensions are subject to regulatory obligations, but crypto margin extensions are not. Kraken acknowledged the decision but stressed the need for clearer crypto regulations in Australia. Following the ruling, Kraken adjusted its margin product to restrict fiat margin trading for non-wholesale investors, while crypto margin extensions […]
Ripple, Kraken Legal Chiefs Weigh in on Court Decision in SEC’s Crypto Securities Lawsuit
The chief legal officers at Kraken and Ripple have weighed in on the Federal Court for the Northern District of California’s recent decision in the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission’s lawsuit against Kraken. “Another court, this time in the Kraken case, confirms there’s no such thing as a ‘crypto asset security.’ Bad news for the […]