kraken

About

Kraken is a global cryptocurrency exchange and multi-asset trading platform founded in 2011 by Jesse Powell, Thanh Luu, and Michael Gronager. What began as a Bitcoin exchange has evolved into a broader financial platform offering crypto spot trading, margin trading, derivatives, staking, equities, tokenized assets, payments, custody, and institutional services. Kraken is trusted by millions of traders and institutions worldwide and supports more than 200 digital assets and multiple fiat currencies. Its Kraken Pro platform targets advanced traders with customizable trading interfaces, deep liquidity, real-time market data, advanced order types, and derivatives markets. Kraken Details Attribute Details Parent Company Payward Trading Platforms Kraken, Kraken Pro, Kraken Desktop Supported Assets 200+ digital assets; availability varies by region Fiat Currencies USD, EUR, GBP, CAD, AUD, JPY, CHF, AED and others Crypto Options BTC and ETH options introduced through Kraken Pro Staking Crypto staking and rewards on eligible assets Institutional Services Trading, custody, OTC and infrastructure services for institutions Trading APIs API infrastructure for algorithmic and professional trading Mobile Apps Kraken mobile app and Kraken Pro mobile app Security Focus Security-first architecture, custody controls, compliance infrastructure and proof-of-reserves history Customer Base 9M+ traders and institutions according to Kraken's company information Key Features of Kraken • • Eligible traders can use up to 100× leverage on BTC and ETH perpetual futures in supported markets. • Trade USD-settled BTC and ETH options through Kraken's expanding derivatives offering. • Earn staking rewards on supported crypto assets, with rates of up to 21% annually in eligible markets. • Trade U.S. stocks and ETFs alongside crypto through Kraken's multi-asset platform. • Explore tokenized equities and financial assets that connect traditional markets with blockchain technology. • Institutional clients can access OTC trading, custody, deep liquidity, and professional trading tools. Kraken Supported Countries Kraken supports clients in more than 190 countries, covering major markets such as the United States, Canada, Australia, the United Kingdom, and all 30 EEA countries, subject to local regulations and feature availability. Major Supported Regions • • North America: United States (with certain features restricted in states such as New York and Maine). Kraken also supports all Canadian provinces and territories. • Europe: All EEA member countries, such as Germany, France, Italy, Spain, and Ireland, under the MiCA regulatory framework. • Oceania & Others: Australia, the United Kingdom, and many other jurisdictions worldwide. Kraken Products Product Category Kraken Crypto Trading Platform Kraken Pro Advanced Trading Kraken Desktop Trading Application Kraken Derivatives Derivatives Trading Kraken Options Options Trading Kraken Staking Staking / Earn Kraken Funded Funded Trading Kraken Prop Proprietary Trading Kraken Institutional Institutional Trading Kraken Prime Institutional Prime Brokerage Kraken Custody Institutional Custody Kraken OTC OTC Trading Kraken API Trading Infrastructure Kraken Embed Crypto-as-a-Service Payward Services B2B Financial Infrastructure CF Benchmarks Market Data / Indexing

Team (10)

• david ripleyExecutive leadership, strategic direction
• jesse powellProduct, user experience, industry advocacy
• pete rizzoEditor-at-Large
• Clark MoodySenior Engineering Manager
• Brian BowmanDirector of Content
• Nicholas LaMainaManaging Director
• jesse powellPast team
• marco santoriPast team
• david ripleyPast team
• nicholas percocoPast team

Funding

• Series DApollo Global Management50,00,00,00025 Sept 2025
• Series DOppenheimer50,00,00,00025 Sept 2025
• Series DJane Street50,00,00,00025 Sept 2025
• Series DHSG50,00,00,00025 Sept 2025
• Series DQube Research & Technologies50,00,00,00025 Sept 2025
• Series DTribeCapital50,00,00,00025 Sept 2025
• Equity CrowdfundingBnkToTheFuture1,35,00,00025 Jun 2019

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