Archives for: December 29th, 2022

Cryptocurrency exchange Kraken to leave Japanese market

Written by: ( December 29, 2022 )

Global cryptocurrency exchange Kraken has decided to stop its operations in Japan for the second time, citing pressure on its infrastructure amid a weak market. Deposits will be stopped as of January 9, but business operations such as trading will remain. In a December 28 blog post, Kraken said it has decided to stop operations […]

Kraken cryptocurrency exchange plans expansion into Europe this year

Written by: ( August 25, 2021 )

US-based cryptocurrency exchange Kraken wants to officially expand its operations into Europe. The move comes after its biggest US rival, Coinbase, made a similar move earlier this year. Kraken co-founder and CEO Jesse Powell has announced that the company is actively seeking a European license, exploring several countries for potential approval. In an interview yesterday […]