Smarter, faster decisions are now just a right-click away In Kraken Pro. Streamline your trading with new right-click trade functionality.
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We’re thrilled to announce the support for bonded on-chain staking strategies for DYM, SEI and TRX starts now in most regions! Start staking on Kraken Pro How can I start staking? Add crypto assets to your Kraken account by navigating to Funding, selecting the asset, and hitting Deposit. Clients can now stake crypto assets and...Read full story at Kraken Blog >
In the ever-evolving world of crypto trading, staying ahead requires having the right tools at your disposal. Kraken Pro is thrilled to unveil 11 new analytics layout widgets, designed to enrich your trading interface with deeper market insights.
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Clients are now able to easily access the entire Art Blocks collection, spanning hundreds of different generative artists, as part of our effort to make generative digital art more accessible for all.
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We’re thrilled to announce that Dymension (DYM) and Jupiter (JUP) are now available on Kraken for residents in Canada! Funding and trading DYM and JUP funding and trading are live in Canada. Add DYM and JUP to your Kraken account by navigating to Funding, selecting the asset, and hitting Deposit. Only deposit DYM on Dymension...Read full story at Kraken Blog >
We’re thrilled to announce Canadian support for bonded on-chain staking strategies for ETH, SOL, MATIC, DOT, KSM, ATOM, SCRT & KAVA.
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At Kraken, we work tirelessly to develop products that help you to achieve financial freedom. Our latest effort in this area is finally ready: Behold, Kraken Rewards!
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Today, Kraken is officially launching Kraken Institutional, a comprehensive crypto solution that offers institutions all they need to engage in the digital asset class.
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On the morning of May 10, 2023, Kraken testified about the SEC’s overreach in crypto before both the House Financial Services Committee and the House Agriculture Committee. Kraken testified that current laws do not adequately cover the digital asset industry, and that Congress could do more to put in place a set of rules to...Read full story at Kraken Blog >
It’s been a month since we launched advanced-feature futures trading* on the Kraken Pro mobile app, and the response has been phenomenal. Thousands of traders already enjoy the convenience of trading futures directly from their mobile devices. The Kraken Pro mobile app’s fresh new UI is built on our 5-year-battle-tested futures platform. Access advanced futures...Read full story at Kraken Blog >
Kraken OTC is pleased to announce that our RFQ system now supports new pairs for Aptos (APT), Arbitrum (ARB), Injective (INJ) and Celestia (TIA).
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IRS tax season is officially open in the United States. April 15, 2024 is the deadline for crypto holders to report their 2023 transactions to the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). The 2023 tax year includes any activity between January 1, 2023 and December 31, 2023. Late filings, failure to pay taxes owed and crypto tax...Read full story at Kraken Blog >
Consistent disclosure of compliance information demonstrates our longtime commitment to complying with legal and regulatory requests in a way that is consistent with law enforcement and aligns with our ideals: financial freedom, permissionless access to assets, and the acceleration of global crypto adoption -- with a vigilant commitment to regulatory compliance and our clients’ privacy.
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We are thrilled to announce we have obtained a VASP registration from the Dutch Central Bank (DNB), marking another milestone in our European growth strategy.
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We’re thrilled to announce that Polygon Ecosystem Token (POL) is now available on Kraken for residents of Canada! Funding and trading POL funding and trading are live. Add POL to your Kraken account by navigating to Funding, selecting the asset, and hitting Deposit. Only deposit POL on Polygon. Deposits using other networks will be lost....Read full story at Kraken Blog >
Kraken OTC is pleased to announce that our RFQ system now supports new Ethereum (ETH) and Solana (SOL) non-stablecoin crypto-to-crypto pairs (an OTC Portal first!) as well as a new pair for Injective (INJ).
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We’re thrilled to announce that Jupiter (JUP) is now available on Kraken! Deposits and withdrawals are live and JUP will start trading on Kraken on January 31. Funding and trading JUP funding is live. Add JUP to your Kraken account by navigating to Funding, selecting the asset, and hitting Deposit. Only deposit JUP on Solana....Read full story at Kraken Blog >
Tailor your trading interface with presets or a unique configuration that suits your personal trading style using custom layouts on Kraken Pro.
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Kraken now supports new margin pairs for NEAR Protocol (NEAR) and Sei network (SEI)! Margin trading is now available using the below pairs for NEAR and SEI: Pair base Pair name Available leverage Long Position Limit Short Position Limit NEAR NEARUSD 3 8000 10000 SEI SEIUSD 2 40000 45000 Here’s what you need to know...Read full story at Kraken Blog >
We are thrilled to announce we have successfully completed our latest Proof of Reserves. Clients can verify their account balances are fully backed with on-chain assets, custodied securely by Kraken, for supported cryptocurrencies as of the November 30, 2023 snapshot.
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We’re thrilled to announce that Kraken now supports new margin pairs for Optimism (OP), Synthetic (SNX), Injective (INJ) and Celestia (TIA)! Margin trading is now available for the below pairs for OP, SNX and TIA: Pair base Pair name Available leverage Long Position Limit Short Position Limit OP OPUSD 2X 14000 14000 SNX SNXUSD 2X...Read full story at Kraken Blog >
Financial fraud has been a part of transactional business since the dawn of transactional business. If you were unfortunate enough to have been on the other side of an insurance deal with Hegestratos, he would have had you insure the corn cargo on his ship – then removed the corn, sold the corn, sank the...Read full story at Kraken Blog >
We’re thrilled to announce that Polygon Ecosystem Token (POL) is now available on Kraken! Funding and trading POL funding and trading are live. Add POL to your Kraken account by navigating to Funding, selecting the asset, and hitting Deposit. Only deposit POL on Polygon. Deposits using other networks will be lost. Got POL and a...Read full story at Kraken Blog >
We’re thrilled to announce that Kraken now supports deposits and withdrawals of Tether (USDT) on Optimism! Funding USDT funding via Optimism is already live. You can transfer Tether (USDT) to your Kraken account by navigating to Funding, selecting USDT and choosing the desired deposit method (network) from the drop-down box: Optimism. Got USDT on Optimism?...Read full story at Kraken Blog >
We’re thrilled to announce that Kraken now supports deposits and withdrawals of USD Coin (USDC) on Optimism! Funding USDC funding via Optimism is already live. You can transfer USD Coin (USDC) to your Kraken account by navigating to Funding and selecting USDC. From there, use the drop-down box to select the desired deposit method (network):...Read full story at Kraken Blog >
We are excited to announce Kraken's 12 Days of Cryptomas competition! To celebrate the end of 2023, we are giving away 12 incredible prizes with a total value of over $20,000.¹
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Today, the SEC filed a complaint alleging that Kraken operates as an unregistered securities exchange, broker, and clearing house. We disagree, and intend to vigorously defend our position in court. Today’s news has no impact on the products we offer and we will continue to provide services to our clients without interruption. We remain fully...Read full story at Kraken Blog >
Kraken has launched VASP services in Belgium, utilising its EU subsidiary, which has registered under the VASP regimes in Ireland, Spain and Italy. This launch reinforces Kraken’s ongoing commitment to upholding Europe’s robust anti-money laundering and compliance standards. And further underscores Kraken’s dedication to advancing crypto adoption across Europe, now and into the future. “We’re…Read full story at Kraken Blog >
By Nick Percoco, Kraken Chief Security Officer Cybersecurity cannot be an afterthought for a crypto platform. At Kraken, we consider securing our clients’ personal information and cryptoassets to be our highest priority, so we place security above everything. Following October’s Cybersecurity Awareness Month, we’d like to tell you more about our ongoing approach to safeguarding…Read full story at Kraken Blog >
We’re thrilled to announce that Kraken now supports deposits and withdrawals of Ethereum (ETH) on zkSync Era! What is zkSync Era? zkSync Era is an Ethereum virtual machine-compatible Layer-2 rollup protocol by Matter Labs. Formerly known as zkSync 2.0, the project rebranded to zkSync Era in February, 2023. ZkSync Era employs zero knowledge (ZK) rollups…Read full story at Kraken Blog >
In 2008, an 8-page white paper outlined a new form of money. Today, we celebrate the 15th anniversary of Bitcoin. On October 31, 2008, an anonymous entity named Satoshi Nakamoto published a white paper for a decentralized, “peer-to-peer electronic cash system.” The Bitcoin white paper was a direct response to the systemic weaknesses laid bare…Read full story at Kraken Blog >
Show off your trading skills and win big. $100k big. It’s time — our 30-day futures trading contest has launched. Whether you’re an experienced pro or just starting out, it’s your chance to show off your futures trading skills and win a share of the $100,000 USD prize pool. When is the competition? The competition…Read full story at Kraken Blog >
We are pleased to announce the appointment of Bivu Das as our new UK Managing Director. Bivu brings nearly two decades of commercial enterprise and fintech strategy development experience to Kraken. His arrival coincides with the UK making important strides to become a globally recognised crypto hub. Bivu will oversee our extensive network of regulatory,…Read full story at Kraken Blog >
So as Sam Bankman-Fried stands trial for wire fraud, securities fraud, commodities fraud, money laundering and campaign finance violations, let’s remember one thing above all else: crypto itself is not on trial. Bitcoin is a technological fortress built to endure, and no amount of speculative narratives or individual fallibility could ever change that. After FTX’s…Read full story at Kraken Blog >
Kraken is thrilled to announce our planned acquisition of Coin Meester B.V. (BCM) in the Netherlands. The deal highlights our commitment to growing our business in Europe by leveraging our strong financial position and highly competitive product offering. Founded in 2017, BCM is one of the Netherlands oldest and most respected registered crypto brokers. The…Read full story at Kraken Blog >
We’re proud to announce that we have been named #18 on Newsweek’s Top 100 UK Most Loved Workplaces list. This recognition showcases our truly unique employer brand offering, which emphasises flexibility, career development and the well-being of our Krakenites. Newsweek’s rankings, backed by the rigorous analysis of the Best Practice Institute, are based on survey…Read full story at Kraken Blog >
The Kraken Pro Battlestation Contest is upon us! The participant who submits the most impressive battlestation trading setup on X/Twitter will win a $1,000 gift card from Secretlab chairs. We’re excited to see your submissions and offer you a chance to win $1,000 toward a new gaming chair from Secretlab. Entries must be completed during…Read full story at Kraken Blog >
We’re thrilled to announce that Kraken now supports deposits and withdrawals of Ethereum (ETH) and Optimism (OP) on Optimism. Additionally, Optimism (OP) is now available on Kraken! Funding and trading Optimism (OP) funding and trading are already live. You can transfer ETH or OP to your Kraken account by navigating to Funding and selecting ETH…Read full story at Kraken Blog >
Announcing Interac e-Transfer funding, new coin listings and updated local governance structure Our presence in Canada is clear: We’re proud to be one of Canada’s leading crypto employers, as well as a crypto platform that offers Canadian clients over 180+ assets (and five Canadian dollar spot-trading pairs). And that’s just a start – we are…Read full story at Kraken Blog >
We are excited to announce we have received authorization from the Central Bank of Ireland as an E-Money Institution (EMI). In addition, we have also successfully registered with the Bank of Spain as a Virtual Asset Service Provider (VASP). These authorizations highlight our ongoing commitment to growing our European business. The EMI license, granted to…Read full story at Kraken Blog >
Kraken is proud to announce that we have made Newsweek’s Top 100 American Most Loved Workplaces list. This recognition reflects our ongoing commitment to providing a flexible workplace that prioritizes well-being and career development. Newsweek’s rankings, backed by the rigorous analysis of the Best Practice Institute, are based on survey results of more than two…Read full story at Kraken Blog >
We’re always looking for ways to improve your trading experience. That’s why we’re excited to announce a new trial that offers maker rebates to high-volume futures traders. Traders with 30-day volumes of $250M+ on select futures contracts will automatically earn maker rebates up to 0.01%. Kraken Futures Super-Volume Rebate Tiers details BTC Perpetual Contracts (Single…Read full story at Kraken Blog >
Greetings, Pro traders! We’re thrilled to introduce Price Alert, which are now live for all Kraken spot and futures markets. Now, you can easily be notified for live price changes, whether you’re using Kraken Pro in the browser, or on the go with our mobile app. Set A Price Alert on Kraken Pro Price Alerts…Read full story at Kraken Blog >
At Kraken, we’re committed to a world where everyone can achieve financial freedom and inclusion. So if you’re a U.K. resident thinking about getting into crypto, now is the perfect opportunity. Win a whole bitcoin Yes, you read that right! All new U.K. clients who sign up using the link below and make a trade…Read full story at Kraken Blog >
Ahoy, Pro traders! We’re pleased to announce the release of Iceberg Orders on Kraken Pro, now available on all spot and margin markets through the Kraken Pro web interface. Start trading on Kraken Pro This powerful trading tool is designed for those occasions when openly revealing the size of your trades might move the market…Read full story at Kraken Blog >
We’re thrilled to announce that Kraken now supports deposits and withdrawals of Ethereum (ETH) on Arbitrum Nova! Funding Funding is already live. You can transfer ETH to your Kraken account by navigating to Funding, selecting ETH and in the drop-down box the desired deposit method (network): Arbitrum Nova. Got ETH on Arbitrum Nova and a…Read full story at Kraken Blog >
Now more than ever, Kraken remains deeply committed to Canada. But our commitment to the Great White North isn’t just hype. It’s a relationship that stretches back to the earliest days of Bitcoin itself. The early years Kraken’s Canada story begins in 2011 – the year CaVirtEx, an early Canadian crypto trading platform based in…Read full story at Kraken Blog >
Enhanced risk management We are always looking for ways to help our clients participate in crypto markets with greater confidence. So we are pleased to introduce our liquidity pool for futures, designed to minimize the need to unwind futures positions and improve the experience of Position Assignment System (PAS) participants. The liquidity pool provides additional…Read full story at Kraken Blog >
We’re thrilled to announce that we have added two new NFT collections to Kraken NFT for our clients to explore, collect and trade. After revealing dozens of NFT collections over the past few weeks, we carefully selected these new collections so you can continue to build the NFT collection of your dreams with zero gas…Read full story at Kraken Blog >
Twelve years ago, we began our pioneering mission to become one of the first and most successful digital asset exchanges. We started by trading only four cryptocurrencies, but now support over 220 assets on 67 blockchains – and over 700 markets. We’ve been at the forefront of the crypto revolution since 2011. As one of…Read full story at Kraken Blog >
We’re looking forward to welcoming Cryptowatch users to experience the advanced trading capabilities of the new Kraken Pro interface. Built to cater to the most discerning traders, Kraken Pro isn’t just a spot trading platform – it enables margin and futures trading, as well as staking options, broadening the scope of your crypto trading strategies….Read full story at Kraken Blog >
Getting started in crypto doesn’t need to be hard, and now Kraken has made it even easier. The powerful features and design principles of Kraken’s mobile app are now available on the web. Introducing the new and improved Kraken web experience — the easy way to start your crypto journey. Get started What’s different? All…Read full story at Kraken Blog >
We’re thrilled to announce that we have added four new NFT collections to Kraken NFT for our clients to explore, collect and trade. After revealing dozens of NFT collections over the past few weeks, we carefully selected these new collections so you can continue to build the NFT collection of your dreams with zero gas…Read full story at Kraken Blog >
Kraken is excited to announce that United States residents can deposit and trade XRP! Funding and trading Funding and trading are live. Add XRP to your Kraken account by navigating to Funding, selecting Ripple (XRP) and hitting Deposit. Already have XRP and a Kraken account? Click below to get started ⤵️ Deposit now Ticker XRP…Read full story at Kraken Blog >
We’re thrilled to announce that we have added two new NFT collections to Kraken NFT for our clients to explore, collect and trade. After revealing dozens of NFT collections over the past few weeks, we carefully selected these new collections so you can continue to build the NFT collection of your dreams with zero gas…Read full story at Kraken Blog >
We’ve just added five new NFT collections to Kraken NFT for our clients to explore, collect and trade. After revealing dozens of NFT collections over the past few weeks, we carefully selected these new collections so you can continue to build the NFT collection of your dreams with zero gas fees.* We will continue to…Read full story at Kraken Blog >
Kraken now supports the deposits and withdrawals of TrueUSD (TUSD) on the Tron Network! Tron is a blockchain platform where developers can deploy their own decentralized applications (dApps). Tron is powered by delegated proof-of-stake (DPoS), a system that’s considered highly democratic and inclusive for selecting block producers. The company’s vision is to create a decentralized…Read full story at Kraken Blog >
Starting Aug. 1, 2023 0:00 a.m. UTC through Sept. 30, 2023 11:59 p.m. UTC,* we will offer the following fee tiers: Who is eligible? All clients who trade over $100M, $250M or $500M in total spot crypto volume on a 30-day rolling basis will automatically be placed in this trial’s corresponding fee tier. Trading volume…Read full story at Kraken Blog >
We’ve just added five new NFT collections to Kraken NFT for our clients to explore, collect and trade. After revealing dozens of NFT collections over the past few weeks, we carefully selected these new collections so you can continue to build the NFT collection of your dreams with zero gas fees.* We will continue to…Read full story at Kraken Blog >
We’ve just added six new NFT collections to Kraken NFT for our clients to explore, collect and trade. After revealing dozens of NFT collections over the past few weeks, we carefully selected these new collections so you can continue to build the NFT collection of your dreams with zero gas fees.* We will continue to…Read full story at Kraken Blog >
Did you catch the exciting news in our Kraken launches your gateway to the world of NFTs post last week? Polygon NFTs are now available on Kraken NFT — the secure marketplace to explore, collect and trade non-fungible tokens with zero gas fees.* Clients can now use the Polygon network to deposit and withdraw supported Polygon…Read full story at Kraken Blog >
Since first opening Kraken NFT to beta testers, we’ve been building new features, adding more collections, and simplifying the NFT trading experience for all. Now, we’re pleased to announce that Kraken NFT is officially ready to launch. That’s right: we are no longer in Beta....Read full story at Kraken Blog >
Kraken, one of the world’s longest standing and most trusted crypto platforms, today announced the appointment of Vishnu Patankar as Chief Technology Officer (CTO). Patankar brings over twenty years of technology expertise to Kraken and helped Fortune 500 companies like Microsoft, Amazon, Intel, and Groupon...Read full story at Kraken Blog >
For centuries, people have collected things. Some of these things may be nostalgic items like ticket stubs or lucky coins. Others might be especially rare items, like classic cars or limited-edition vintage watches. In many ways, the things we collect become a reflection of who...Read full story at Kraken Blog >
As part of Kraken’s commitment to client security, we have completed and passed an independent auditor’s examination over internal controls as defined by the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (“AICPA”) SOC 2, Type I compliance standard. We’d like to share details about this process...Read full story at Kraken Blog >
Pizza parties rarely need an explanation. But pizza parties on Bitcoin Pizza Day deserve one. Thirteen years ago today, Laszlo Hanyecz created a thread in the bitcointalk.org forum titled Pizza for bitcoins? After some explanation and much discussion, Hanyecz found someone willing to buy him...Read full story at Kraken Blog >
A new viral meme coin is taking the crypto market by storm and it’s led by a weird-looking frog. On April 19th, a new cryptocurrency project launched in homage to the well-loved Pepe the Frog. Pepe is a green, amphibious cartoon character that originated from...Read full story at Kraken Blog >
We’re thrilled to announce that Pepe (PEPE) is now available on Kraken! Funding and trading PEPE funding and trading starts now. Add PEPE to your Kraken account by navigating to Funding, selecting the asset, and hitting Deposit. Already have PEPE and a Kraken account? Click...Read full story at Kraken Blog >
One of the most misunderstood aspects of non-fungible token (NFT) ownership has steadily turned into one of its biggest draws. While some are solely focused on the media the NFTs represent, others are exploring what it means to be the rightful owner of that piece...Read full story at Kraken Blog >
Ethereum Cancun-Deneb (Dencun) is the next planned upgrade to the Ethereum blockchain. The upgrade will improve the scalability, security, and usability of the Ethereum network. Cancun represents an additional upgrade to Ethereum’s execution layer following the recent activation of Shanghai. This first step went live...Read full story at Kraken Blog >
Today at 9:30am EST, Kraken’s Chief Legal Officer Marco Santori will appear before the U.S. House of Representatives in a landmark joint hearing entitled “The Future of Digital Assets: Closing the Regulatory Gaps in the Digital Asset Ecosystem.” “Advocating for the potential, and benefits, of...Read full story at Kraken Blog >
We are excited to announce that futures trading is now available in our new Kraken Pro web interface. With this upgrade, we are providing an all-in-one crypto experience that unlocks powerful trading opportunities for our clients. Kraken Pro web users can now leverage the capital...Read full story at Kraken Blog >
We’re thrilled to announce that Tether EURt (EURT) is now available on Kraken! Funding and trading Funding is live, and trading will begin on May 2 at approximately 14H30 UTC. Add EURT to your Kraken account by navigating to Funding, selecting the asset, and hitting...Read full story at Kraken Blog >
We’ve come a long way since Kraken announced its leadership succession plan last September. This week Dave Ripley will officially start as Kraken’s CEO, while outgoing CEO and co-founder Jesse Powell will move into his new role as Chairman of the Board. Over the last...Read full story at Kraken Blog >
Kraken has successfully registered our Irish subsidiary, Payward Europe Solutions Limited, with the Central Bank of Ireland (CBI) as a Virtual Asset Service Provider (VASP). Kraken’s Irish VASP registration demonstrates to both our clients and regulators that Kraken follows Europe’s most robust anti-money laundering and...Read full story at Kraken Blog >
We’re happy to announce that we have added seven new NFT collections to Kraken NFT for our clients to explore, collect and trade. After revealing dozens of NFT collections over the past few weeks, we carefully selected these new collections so you can continue to...Read full story at Kraken Blog >
Terms like “client obsessed” and “client-centric” get thrown around a lot these days. At Kraken, these are more than just buzzwords. Since launching over 11 years ago, the support experience of our clients has been a fundamental differentiator at Kraken. Client support led by crypto-passionate...Read full story at Kraken Blog >
Following Kraken’s listings of Arbitrum (ARB) for most countries on March 22, 2023, Kraken is excited to announce the availability of ARB for residents of the United States! Funding and trading Arbitrum (ARB) funding and trading are live. Add ARB to your Kraken account by...Read full story at Kraken Blog >
Authored by: Shannon Kurtas, Product Director, Pro & Institutional Trading Max Kaplan, Sr. Engineering Director, Core Infrastructure & Data Engineering Suketu Gandhi, Sr. Engineering Director, Trading Technology Steve Hunt, VP Engineering Nearly twelve years ago, Kraken began its pioneering mission to become one of the...Read full story at Kraken Blog >
Proof is paramount to cybersecurity. At Kraken, proof of security essentially means “don’t trust but verify.” This mindset guarantees that the work associated with growing and improving on our exchange can continue unhindered while protecting you 24/7. Kraken invests heavily in our cybersecurity program to...Read full story at Kraken Blog >
We are pleased to announce that Kraken has filed a pre-registration undertaking (PRU) with the Ontario Securities Commission. This PRU is a step on the road to becoming registered as a Restricted Dealer across Canada and demonstrates our commitment to following the Canadian Securities Administrators’...Read full story at Kraken Blog >
Kraken now supports new margin pairs for Arbitrum (ARB)! Margin trading is now available for the below pairs for ARB: Pair base Pair name Available leverage Long Position Limit Short Position Limit ARB ARBUSD 3 30,000 10,000 ARB ARBEUR 3 17,000 7,000 Here’s what you...Read full story at Kraken Blog >
Kraken is pleased to announce that we now support deposits and withdrawals of Ethereum (ETH) on Polygon! Polygon is a Layer 2 scaling solution and decentralized application development infrastructure for Ethereum. Polygon increases the transaction throughput for Ethereum-based assets and uses a modular framework to...Read full story at Kraken Blog >