Kraken Hires Blockchain.com’s Former Chief Compliance Officer
Crypto exchange giant Kraken has hired C.J. Rinaldi as its chief compliance officer.
SSV DAO Starts $50M Fund To Push Ethereum’s Decentralization Plan
SSV DAO, the decentralized autonomous organization behind the decentralized staking protocol SSV.network, is starting a $50 million ecosystem fund to help mature Distributed Validator Technology (DVT) infrastructure.
Bitcoin Sees Historic Drop on Exchanges, Here’s What It Means
According to the latest data compiled by crypto analytic company, Santiment, Bitcoin’s supply on centralized crypto exchanges has dropped from 11.85% to 6.65% over the past year.
Binance vs Bitfinex vs Coinbase vs Kraken: Which Exchange is Best for You? A Head-to-Head Comparison
When it comes to buying and selling cryptocurrency, choosing the right exchange is crucial. With so many options available, it can be overwhelming to determine which platform is the best fit for your needs.
Highest Number of Crypto Layoffs Seen in 2022, Coinbase Ranks Top
Approximately 23,600 employees lost jobs in the crypto sector as of Dec. 9, 2022. This figure represents the industry’s highest number of layoffs ever recorded within a year.
Biggest Crypto CEO Exits of 2022: Jesse Powell of Kraken, Michael Saylor of MicroStrategy, SBF of FTX
As the crypto market declined in 2022, the departures began en masse. Several high-profile CEO stepped down from their respective roles at the head of crypto-centric firms in 2022, including Jesse Powell of Kraken, Michael Saylor of MicroStrategy, Alex Mashinsky of Celsius, and Sam Bankman-Fried of FTX.
Crypto Exchange Kraken Set to Leave Japan, Thanks to These Reasons
San Francisco-based crypto exchange Kraken has announced that it will be suspending its business operations in Japan next year. This marks the second time that Kraken has departed from the island nation after it made a similar move back in 2018.
Kraken Quits Japan As Crypto Exchange Volumes Slide
Kraken is quitting Japan. A month after laying off 30% of its workforce, the crypto exchange will cease operations in the country as of Jan. 31.
Kraken Announced to Terminate its Operations in Japan
After due consideration, Kraken has decided to cease its operations in Japan and deregister from the Financial Services Agency (JFSA) as of January 31, 2023. The decision is part of Kraken’s efforts to prioritize resources and investments in those areas that align with our strategy and will best position Kraken for long-term success. Current market conditions in Japan in combination with a weak crypto market globally mean the resources needed to further grow our business in Japan aren’t justified at this time. As a result, Kraken will no longer service clients in Japan through Payward Asia.
Crypto Exchange Kraken Launches NFT Marketplace In Beta
Kraken, which currently sits as the world’s sixth-largest crypto exchange, has launched its new namesake NFT marketplace in beta.
