Crypto exchange Kraken has unveiled its plan to acquire Dutch crypto broker Coin Meester B.V. (BCM). Kraken explained that the Netherlands is a key market in its European expansion plans. “We are committed to growing our business in compliance with European regulations,” the exchange emphasized, adding that it is “actively pursuing” registrations in several European […]
US Crypto Exchange Kraken Wins ‘Milestone’ Regulatory Approvals in Europe
Cryptocurrency exchange Kraken announced new achievements in implementing its strategy to pursue expansion on the European market. The U.S. trading platform for digital assets said it has received regulatory nods from the monetary authorities of Ireland and Spain, two of the EU nations with relatively clear rules for the industry. Another Major U.S. Crypto …
Regulator Sues Crypto Exchange Kraken Provider in Australia
Australia’s securities regulator has initiated civil proceedings against Bit Trade Pty Ltd, an entity providing Kraken services to Australian users. According to the government agency, the company failed to comply with regulatory obligations meant to ensure proper consumer protection. Australian Regulator Seeks to Prohibit Kraken Partner From Ongoing Conduct The Australian Securities and Investments …
South African Crypto Premium Surge After Kraken Abruptly Starts Blocking Deposits by Local Residents
The premium on crypto assets listed on South African exchanges briefly surged to 3.5% after Kraken’s abruptly started blocking deposits from users based in the African country. Some South African crypto experts have linked Kraken’s decision to the Financial Action Task Force’s recent addition of the African country to its greylist. Impact of the …
Nearly 80,000 Dormant Ether ICO Tokens Awaken in 2023, Including 61,216 ETH Transfer to Kraken
Based on onchain metrics, a dormant wallet containing 61,216 ether acquired during the initial coin offering (ICO) has recently transferred the cryptocurrency after lying idle for a span of eight years. The funds have reportedly been sent to the crypto exchange, Kraken. This occurrence marks the fourth instance of activated ETH ICO tokens this year, […]