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ForkLog 67 19.11.2025

Kraken Secures $800 Million, Valued at $20 Billion

The cryptocurrency exchange Kraken announced the acquisition of two investment tranches totaling $800 million.

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ForkLog 206 27.09.2025

SoftBank and Ark Investment Consider $20 Billion Investment in Tether

Japanese conglomerate SoftBank and Cathie Wood's Ark Investment are in preliminary discussions to participate in a significant funding round for Tether, according to Bloomberg.

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ForkLog 79 26.09.2025

Investors Value Kraken at $15 Billion, Reports Say

The cryptocurrency exchange Kraken discreetly completed a $500 million funding round, resulting in a platform valuation of $15 billion, according to Fortune.

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ForkLog 55 22.07.2025

FBI Concludes Investigation into Jesse Powell

The United States Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has concluded its inquiry into Jesse Powell, co-founder of Kraken, regarding allegations of hacking a nonprofit organization he established. This was reported by Fortune, citing documents from the Department of Justice. Authorities also returned equipment seized during searches of Powell’s home, including dozens of laptops and phones. […]

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ForkLog 28 21.07.2025

Kraken to Launch Aave Alternative on Its Own L2 Solution

The team at Ink Foundation has proposed deploying a customized white-label version of the Aave V3 lending protocol on its platform. Ink Foundation is a non-profit organization that supports the eponymous L2 network from the Kraken exchange. If approved, Aave DAO will gain a new revenue stream, while Ink will acquire a ready-made lending infrastructure. […]

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ForkLog 15 14.07.2025

Kraken to airdrop extra PUMP after token‑sale glitches

On July 12, Pump.fun, a “meme-coin factory,” held a $500m ICO for the PUMP token. The sale sold out in 12 minutes, but users on several platforms encountered problems. the $PUMP public sale has now ended. we are delighted to reveal that the $PUMP public sale was able to sell out in only 12 minutes. […]

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ForkLog 47 09.07.2025

Assets Poised to Benefit from Tokenization, Say Experts

The surge in interest in tokenization could impact the prices of cryptocurrencies related to the sector, such as ETH, SOL, XRP, and LINK. This view was expressed by analysts at Bitwise. “I’ve always had mixed feelings about tokenization. On one hand, it seems inevitable. The fact that stocks trade only from 9:30 to 16:00 on […]

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ForkLog 30 27.06.2025

Kraken Launches Payment App to Address ‘Outdated Financial System’ Issues

Cryptocurrency exchange Kraken has launched a payment application called Krak, enabling free transfers in fiat and cryptocurrencies worldwide. According to the press release, this universal tool is “designed to address the fundamental issues of the outdated financial system.” Users can access free domestic transfers and commission-free international transactions in over 160 countries. The app supports […]

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ForkLog 38 23.06.2025

Surge in Activity on Kraken’s Ink Network Ahead of Token Airdrop

As Kraken prepares to release the INK token, activity on its namesake Layer 2 network has significantly increased.

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ForkLog 27 20.06.2025

Kraken Introduces Bitcoin Staking via Babylon Partnership

The cryptocurrency exchange Kraken has launched staking for the leading cryptocurrency in collaboration with the BTCFi project Babylon. This integration allows clients to earn rewards without the use of bridges or “wrapped” assets. Users delegate their coins through Babylon to secure networks based on Proof-of-Stake (PoS). Rewards are paid in the protocol’s native token — […]

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ForkLog 39 06.06.2025

Kraken Highlights Cybersecurity Weaknesses at Crypto Events

Participants at cryptocurrency conferences often neglect basic security measures, making them easy targets for malicious actors, warned Kraken’s Chief Security Officer Nick Percoco. The expert noted that he frequently observes unlocked laptops and unattended phones belonging to representatives of well-known crypto projects at industry events. Meanwhile, wallet notifications continue to appear on device screens in […]

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ForkLog 6 22.05.2025

Kraken to Launch Trading of Tokenized Apple and Tesla Shares

Kraken exchange will initiate trading of tokenized shares of Apple, Tesla, Nvidia, and 50 other companies for users in Europe, Asia, Africa, and Latin America starting late June, as reported by WSJ. The xStocks tokens, linked to actual securities, will operate on the Solana blockchain and be available for trading around the clock. Each asset […]

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