Dave Ripley

Kraken is a US-based cryptocurrency exchange where users can buy, sell and trade various assets with relatively low commissions. Clients can also earn rewards through coin staking. Founded in 2011, it was one of the first few crypto exchanges offering spot trading, derivatives and index products. Today, the company offers numerous products and services, including but not limited to: spot trading, margin trading, futures, indices, stakings, OTC and an upcoming non-fungible token (NFT) marketplace. The exchange serves over 8 million traders and institutional clients, and is backed by Digital Currency Group, Blockchain Capital, Tribe Capital, Hummingbird Ventures and more.

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