Kraken Services Down for Maintenance
Kraken Services Down for Maintenance
Kraken will be performing extended maintenance this Saturday, January 20th, causing websites, apps, and APIs to be temporarily unavailable. Updates can be followed at [website].
馃毃 The majority of Kraken services including websites, apps and APIs will be down for extended maintenance this Saturday 20th January from 16:00 UTC. Follow updates at status.kraken.com
Announcement: Kraken will have a scheduled maintenance on Jan 20 at 16:00 UTC as we upgrade our systems. A number of Kraken services will be down during the maintenance period, including: our websites, our apps, and the Kraken Support Center. More info: status.kraken.com
Kraken Lists Multiple New Tokens in Q1-Q2 2025
Kraken continues its expansion with several new token listings in early 2025. Recent additions include: - **HMSTR** (Hamster Kombat) - April 21 - **ARC** (Arc) - April 17 - **ALCH** (Alchemist AI) - April 17 - **WCT** (WalletConnect) - April 15 - **SSV** (SSV Network) - April 14 All new listings feature enabled deposits and withdrawals, with trading available immediately upon listing. Geographic restrictions apply to all offerings. [View trading details](https://kraken.com/listings)
Kraken Lists BNB Chain Token with Geographic Restrictions
Kraken exchange announces the listing of BNB token from BNB Chain, scheduled for April 22 at 1400 UTC. Key details: - Deposits and withdrawals functionality enabled - Markets currently in post-only mode - Geographic restrictions apply to certain users Traders can prepare by making deposits through [Kraken's deposit portal](https://p.k.xyz/9f1e/e4rc0jcn). This listing follows Kraken's recent expansion, including the addition of kBTC on the Ink network.
Canada Approves First Solana ETF, Making History
Key crypto developments this week: - Security breach results in $5M hack - Trading incident leads to $9.7M loss - Canada makes history by approving first Solana ETF Market updates: - BTC encounters resistance at $85k level - SOL gains 5% following ETF news - XRP rises 10% after SEC lawsuit dismissal Technical developments: - Ethereum launches Hoodi testnet focusing on DeFi improvements - Cathie Wood advances crypto education initiatives in El Salvador For detailed market analysis and insights, subscribe to [Kraken Digest](https://k.xyz/krakendigest)
Ethereum Berlin Upgrade Anniversary
Today marks two years since the **Ethereum Berlin upgrade** was activated at block 12,244,000 on April 15, 2021. The upgrade delivered key improvements: - Optimized gas cost calculations - Enhanced support for multiple transaction types - Increased network efficiency This update was part of Ethereum's ongoing evolution, following earlier improvements like the Constantinople upgrade which reduced mining rewards and prepared for proof-of-stake transition. *Learn more about Ethereum's technical milestones at [ethereum.org](https://ethereum.org/history)*
Complete Guide to Sending & Receiving Cryptocurrency Safely
A comprehensive guide for first-time crypto transfers: - **Wallet Basics**: - Hot wallets: Online, convenient but less secure - Cold wallets: Offline, maximum security - **Critical Safety Steps**: - Always copy-paste wallet addresses - Double-check recipient details - Verify correct blockchain network - Send test transactions first - Monitor transaction fees - **Security Best Practices**: - Enable 2FA - Never share private keys - Use hardware wallets for large amounts - Verify all transaction details Alternative: Kraken Pay offers fee-free transfers between Kraken accounts using email/phone/Kraktag. [Full guide available here](https://k.xyz/3FN3d3x)