Kraken

Bitcoin

Fidor Exec: Banks Can’t Avoid Competition from Cryptocurrencies

Fidor COO Michael Maier tells CoinDesk about the bank's growing role in serving and expanding the digital currency ecosystem.

Policy & regulation  ·  5 June 2014
Japan

Japanese Politicians Take Interest in Growing Bitcoin Ecosystem

Individual Japanese politicians are interested in bitcoin despite the government's hands-off approach, as the local ecosystem goes post-Gox.

Policy & regulation  ·  22 May 2014
Exchanges

Are Off-Block Chain Transactions Bad for Bitcoin?

Faster off-block chain bitcoin transactions are increasingly popular, but that may not be a good thing.

Business  ·  14 May 2014
Exchanges

Kraken’s Jesse Powell: Banks are the Biggest Hurdle for Bitcoin Businesses

The bitcoin exchange's CEO tells CoinDesk about the challenges posed by banking and regulation in the US.

Policy & regulation  ·  13 May 2014
Exchanges

Why Bitcoin Exchange Audits Don’t Go Far Enough

Several exchanges have already instigated inspections to reassure customers – but more thorough auditing is needed, argue experts.

Markets  ·  6 May 2014
Exchanges

What Really Happens Inside a Bitcoin Audit

CoinDesk discovers how to audit a bitcoin exchange, who can do it, and what can be proven.

Business  ·  2 May 2014
Exchanges

Bitcoin Exchange Leaders Look to Rebuild Trust in Aftermath of Mt. Gox

The CEOs of Kraken and BTC China emphasized the need for building consumer trust today at CoinSummit.

Policy & regulation  ·  26 March 2014
Exchanges

Bitcoin Exchange Kraken Raises $5 Million in Latest Funding Round

Kraken announced a new Series A funding round on Tuesday led by Hummingbird Ventures.

Business  ·  25 March 2014
Exchanges

Kraken Bitcoin Exchange Passes ‘Proof of Reserves’ Cryptographic Audit

Bitcoin exchange Kraken has passed a cryptographically verifiable proof of reserves audit with flying colours.

Markets  ·  24 March 2014
Japan

Japanese Government Says Bitcoin ‘Not a Currency’, Forms Investigation Committee

Japan's ruling party, the Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) has launched an investigative committee into bitcoin.

Policy & regulation  ·  7 March 2014
Exchanges

Unilateral Statement Regarding Mt. Gox from an Insider

Kraken founder Jesse Powell shares his reaction to the Mt. Gox revelations, and offers advice to fellow 'goxed' customers.

Business  ·  27 February 2014
Exchanges

Kraken Halts USD Deposits, Asks Customers to Switch to Euros

The exchange wants customers to switch to Euros as liquidity is greater and transaction fees are lower.

Business  ·  26 February 2014
Exchanges

Mt. Gox Trading Halts as Bitcoin Businesses Move to Assure Investors

The Japan-based bitcoin exchange Mt. Gox has suddenly halted trading activity.

Tech  ·  25 February 2014
Exchanges

The Evolution of the Bitcoin Clearing House

These may be the final months for large international bitcoin exchanges for retail purposes. What will take their place?

Business  ·  14 February 2014
Altcoins

Developers attempt to resurrect Namecoin after fundamental flaw discovered

A fatal flaw has been discovered in the Namecoin protocol, but a fix is on the way.

Tech  ·  28 October 2013