Early Ether Investor Moves Nearly $90M ETH to Kraken
Moving to an exchange could suggest the investor is likely to sell the asset for stablecoins or other tokens.
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The Protocol: CZ’s out, Altman’s in, and Kraken’s Sued
In this week’s edition of The Protocol newsletter, we share a few trends stand out to close 2023: the proliferation of Ethereum layer-2 networks, the ascendancy of zero-knowledge cryptography and the appearance of tokens, smart contracts and now file hosting on the Bitcoin blockchain.
Binance’s Busy Day, Kraken’s Second SEC Fight
Binance is paying one of the largest fines in corporate history to the U.S. Department of Justice, while its founder and CEO, Changpeng “CZ” Zhao, stepped down from his role running the platform as part of a settlement with multiple federal agencies. Meanwhile, Kraken is facing a lawsuit from the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission that echoes the SEC’s previous wave of suits.
‘They’re Playing a Game’: What New Yorkers Think of the SEC’s War Against Crypto
After the Securities and Exchange Commission sued Kraken, a small but trusted exchange, CoinDesk asked passersby for their views on crypto and regulation.
Tokens In SEC’s CrossHairs Are Posting Double Digit Year-To-Date Returns
The Securities and Exchange Commission is doubling down on its allegations that certain crypto assets are securities. These allegations haven’t dampened investor enthusiasm for the tokens.
Kraken Accused by SEC of Operating Unregistered Platform, Improperly Mixing Customer Funds
Crypto exchange Kraken commingled customer and corporate funds while operating as an unregistered broker, clearing agency and dealer, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) alleged in a new lawsuit Monday.
The Protocol: Kraken Awakens – as Ethereum L2 Candidate
In this week’s edition of The Protocol newsletter, we explain how Kraken is reportedly considering launching its own layer-2 blockchain, following Coinbase’s recent launch of a similar network, amidst a broader trend of companies creating Ethereum-based transaction solutions.
Kraken Said to Seek Partner to Help Build It a Layer 2 Blockchain Network
The crypto exchange is still considering which blockchain developer should build its network, with Polygon, Matter Labs and the Nil Foundation in the mix, according to people familiar with the situation. Rival crypto exchange Coinbase blazed the trail with Base.
Crypto Exchange Kraken to Explore Stock Trading: Bloomberg
The service could launch as soon as 2024, Bloomberg reported, citing a person familiar with the matter.
Court Orders Kraken to Turn Over History Transaction and Account Information to IRS
A federal court ordered crypto exchange Kraken to turn over account and transaction information to the IRS, which said it needed that information to see if any of the exchange’s users had underreported their taxes.