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Kraken Looks to Reassess Its Operations in India Following Previous Ban

Kraken is evaluating its return to the Indian market as it engages with regulatory authorities for compliance.

Crypto.com and Kraken Might Launch Their Own Stablecoins Soon

The potential launch of proprietary stablecoins by Crypto.com and Kraken is seen as a strategic response to recent EU regulations affecting stablecoin usage.

Finance

Crypto Exchange Deribit in Ongoing Acquisition Talks with Kraken

Deribit, the leading cryptocurrency options exchange, is actively discussing a potential acquisition by Kraken amid previous reports indicating the deal had stalled.

Investing

U.S. Crypto Investors Continue to Embrace Memecoins Amid Significant Risks

A recent survey reveals that a majority of U.S. crypto investors are investing in memecoins despite the associated dangers.

Bitcoin

Binance and SEC Seek Temporary Reprieve: Coinbase and Kraken Might Follow

The SEC has paused its lawsuit against Binance for 60 days, potentially influencing other cryptocurrency firms.

Finance

Kraken Obtains EU License for Derivatives Trading

Crypto exchange Kraken has successfully acquired a MiFID license, allowing it to offer crypto derivatives in the European market.

Finance

Kraken Achieves 128% Year-on-Year Revenue Growth for 2024

Kraken's revenue increased significantly in 2024, marking a successful year for the cryptocurrency exchange.

Finance

Kraken Restores Crypto Staking Services for U.S. Users

Kraken has re-enabled its on-chain staking services for U.S. clients after resolving regulatory issues with the SEC.

Legal

SEC Secures Partial Legal Victory Against Kraken as Key Defense is Dismissed

The SEC has achieved a significant milestone in its legal proceedings against Kraken, following a federal judge's decision in California dismissing a vital defense from the cryptocurrency exchange.

Crypto

Trump Expands Pro-Crypto Appointments as Market Developments Surge

The latest issue of The Protocol highlights significant moves in the cryptocurrency sector, including Trump's appointments and airdrop initiatives by companies.

Crypto

Kraken's Layer-2 Network, Ink, Officially Launches

Kraken has launched its layer-2 network, Ink, ahead of schedule, promising new opportunities for users and developers in the crypto space.

Policy

California Court Rejects Kraken's Appeal Attempt Over SEC Case

A judge has dismissed Kraken's request for an interlocutory appeal in an SEC case regarding the classification of cryptocurrencies as securities.

Policy

SEC Moves to Dismiss Key Defenses in Kraken Lawsuit

The SEC argues that Kraken's defenses are without legal merit, seeking their dismissal in an ongoing lawsuit against the crypto exchange.

Crypto

Kraken Chooses Optimism's 'Superchain' for New Layer-2 Network with Substantial Token Grant

Kraken has decided to build a layer-2 network using Optimism's OP Stack, bolstered by a generous grant of OP tokens worth $42.5 million.

Crypto

Kraken Announces New Layer-2 Network Using Optimism Technology

Kraken has unveiled plans to launch its own layer-2 network on the Ethereum blockchain, drawing technology from Optimism, a major player in the sector.