Crypto Exchange Kraken Boss Slams The Brakes On US IPO Plans
Kraken said it has no plans to rush into a US public listing, stressing that its current cash and risk controls give it room to wait. According to co-CEO Arjun Sethi, the exchange is “financially sound” and holds enough capital on its balance sheet as a private company. Related Reading: Crypto Gloom May Be The […]
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U.S.-based cryptocurrency exchange Kraken is preparing to expand operations in the European market, according to the German press. The coin trading platform is in talks with regulators and plans to acquire a license in an EU member state, its founder Jesse Powell revealed. Kraken to Enter European Market by End of Year Kraken, a major digital asset exchange in the U.S., plans to reestablish its presence in the European Union this year, according to Handelsblatt. The publication notes the development comes as the crypto industry continues to mature, attracting more investors amid a market....
Kraken, a regulated cryptocurrency exchange based in the United States, reportedly plans to expand beyond crypto by offering stock and exchange-traded fund (ETF) trading to clients in the United States and the United Kingdom. According to recent reports, Kraken has since created a new division called Kraken Securities to facilitate the development of this new service […]
A number of third party infrastructure providers have announced contingency plans for the upcoming Bitcoin Cash upgrade on November 15, 2020. Hitbtc has revealed the exchange’s plans to halt bitcoin cash transactions on that day, and it plans to credit all users with an additional token if a blockchain split happens. Additionally, Kraken has announced plans for the fork as well with airdrop support requirements. The Bitcoin Cash (BCH) network will upgrade on November 15, 2020, and the latest feature that will be added to the network is the ASERT Difficulty Adjustment Algorithm....
Jesse Powell, the Kraken CEO, said crypto companies pose a real threat to traditional finance. While some legacy businesses are making moves into the crypto space, Powell said those who stay sidelined would be replaced. “we’ve seen the tremendous traction that Cash App has had. PayPal, fortunately for them, they’ve been on the ball. I […]