On January 2012, the TV show 'The Good Wife' featured what is believed to be the first ever reference to Bitcoin on television. The episode, titled 'Bitcoin for Dummies', aired when the price of Bitcoin was $6.75. This marks a significant milestone in the mainstream recognition and adoption of the pioneering cryptocurrency.
100 Days of #Bitcoin, Day 86 The first Bitcoin reference in TV history aired on The Good Wife in January 2012. The episode was called “Bitcoin for Dummies” and the price of bitcoin was $6.75 at the time. Let’s hope she hodled it!
Kraken Lists APR Token from aPriori with Geographic Restrictions

**Kraken** has added **$APR** by @aPriori to its trading platform, marking another addition to the exchange's growing token roster. **Key Details:** - Trading is now live on the platform - Geographic restrictions apply to certain regions - Users can access trading through [Kraken's platform](https://app.kraken.com/JDNW/APR) This follows Kraken's recent pattern of regular token listings, including **$SHX**, **$VFY**, **$ANIME**, and **$ASTER** over the past few days. For complete details about the listing and any trading restrictions, users can check [Kraken's official blog post](https://blog.kraken.com/product/asset-listings/apr-is-available-for-trading).
Kraken Publishes September 2025 Proof of Reserves Audit
**Kraken released its latest Proof of Reserves (PoR) audit** for September 30, 2025, demonstrating full backing of client assets. Key findings: - Client assets are backed **1:1 and beyond** - Maintains Kraken's commitment to transparency standards - Independent verification of reserve ratios The audit provides clients with **verified assurance** that their funds are fully secured on the platform. [Read the full report](https://blog.kraken.com/news/september-2025-proof-of-reserves)
Kraken Reports Record Q3 2025: $648M Revenue, Major Acquisitions Drive 50% Growth

**Kraken delivered strong Q3 2025 results** with significant growth across key metrics: **Financial Performance:** - Revenue: $648M (+50% QoQ) - Adjusted EBITDA: $178.6M (+124% QoQ) - Platform volume: $561.9B (+23% QoQ) - Assets on platform: $59.3B (+34% QoQ) - Funded accounts: 5.2M **Key Product Launches & Acquisitions:** - Launched xStocksFi for U.S. regulated derivatives - Acquired Capitalise.ai for no-code automation on KrakenPro - Acquired BreakoutProp - First major exchange to adopt DV Perpetual futures for retail - New funding rails in Argentina and Mexico - PayPal-enabled USD deposits Kraken positions these results as building toward a **global digital financial operating system** that enables seamless capital movement across asset classes and time zones. [Read full financial highlights](https://blog.kraken.com/news/q3-2025-financial-highlights)
🎠Scammer Showdown
**Kraken's CSO and Kitboga team up to expose crypto scams** At DEFCON33, Kraken's Chief Security Officer and popular scam-baiter Kitboga revealed how fraudsters target the crypto industry during Cybersecurity Awareness Month. **Key scam tactics exposed:** - Fake customer support calls impersonating exchanges - Bogus LinkedIn job advertisements targeting crypto professionals - Social engineering attacks on industry workers The presentation demonstrated real-world examples of these schemes and how they operate. One memorable moment showed a scammer claiming to be Kraken's CSO, only to be confronted by the actual CSO himself. [Watch the full DEFCON talk](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uLpCI6CV3Uw) *Stay vigilant and verify all communications through official channels.*
Kraken Lists Seven New Tokens Including MYX U2U and SIDEKICK

Kraken exchange added seven new tokens this week: - **$MYX** - Trading now available - **#U2U** - Listed for spot trading - **#SIDEKICK** - New addition to platform - **$ENSO** - Available for trading - **$RHEA** - Added to exchange - **$YB** - Now listed - **$SOMI** - Trading enabled The listings expand Kraken's token offerings across multiple categories. Users can now trade these assets through the platform's spot trading interface. *Check your Kraken account to explore the new trading pairs.*