‘We’ve Never Seen Anything Like This in VR’, Says The Sandbox COO on Apple’s Vision Pro Headset The Sandbox COO Sebastien Borget told Decrypt at this year’s NFC Lisbon that despite the high price point, Apple’s new VR headset is nonetheless “groundbreaking.” And though the tech giant never used the term “metaverse” in its reveal, Borget is sure that the…
beginner Venturing audaciously into the realm of web3, Louis Vuitton has unveiled an intriguing initiative: a novel NFT release that highlights its iconic Trunk, dubbed “VIA Treasure Trunk.” This venture promises an array of compelling opportunities for LV aficionados. From granting access to exclusive, immersive experiences to unlocking coveted limited edition releases throughout the year, the VIA Treasure Trunk stands…
We’re thrilled to announce that we have 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…
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 two pizzas (valued at ~$41) in exchange for his 10,000 bitcoin. At bitcoin’s price today,…
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 and how it serves our mission to be one of the most secure crypto exchanges…
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 we are. Whether they are physical objects we hold in our hands, experiences we keep…
May 31, 2023 | News Kraken is excited to announce that we have been named #16 in Newsweek’s Top 100 Global Most Loved Workplaces® list. We are also the only crypto company on the list. This recognition reflects Kraken’s ongoing commitment to building a flexible workplace that prioritizes employee well-being. Newsweek’s rankings, backed by the rigorous analysis of the Best…
Crypto bank Custodia chalked a recent ruling in its battle against the Fed as a key win. In light of the Wyoming Federal Judge’s decision released on Thursday, which denied the Federal Reserve’s bid to dismiss its lawsuit against it, Custodia Bank has been instilled with renewed hope in its ongoing legal battle against the institution. Custodia, founded by Morgan…
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 to scale products that impacted millions of clients worldwide. At Kraken, he will lead the…
Centralized exchanges have been the dominant force on the cryptocurrency landscape for over a decade, acting as the primary method of transferring value between blockchains and serving as a gateway into crypto for the masses. They have been instrumental in the early development of the nascent crypto sector, with many reaping substantial profits. Binance’s revenue, for example, hit $12 billion…
