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Nobel Laureate Economist Predicted Bitcoin in 1984 Interview

Thu 4th Apr 2024
In a 1984 interview, Nobel laureate economist F. A. Hayek foresaw the need for a decentralized currency that would challenge centralized control. His prediction of a 'sly, roundabout' method to create an unstoppable currency is seen as a remarkable foreshadowing of Bitcoin, which was introduced in 2009.

Kraken Expands Fixed-Maturity Offerings on Pro Platform

Mon 1st Apr 2024
Kraken, a leading cryptocurrency exchange, has announced the addition of new fixed-maturity contracts on its professional trading platform, Kraken Pro. The latest offerings include monthly and quarterly expiries for Solana (SOL) futures contracts. Previously, Kraken introduced a 6-month (semi-annual) fixed contract for Bitcoin (BTC) futures, along with maker rebates for high-volume traders. These new products aim to provide traders with more options and flexibility in their trading strategies. However, it's important to note that geographical restrictions may apply for accessing these offerings.

Kraken Prioritizes Scalability and Long-Term Crypto Adoption

Mon 1st Apr 2024
Kraken, a leading cryptocurrency exchange, is taking a strategic approach to its operations. According to CEO David Ripley, the company is focused on scalability across its technical infrastructure and client support systems. Kraken's goal is not just to cater to the current bull market, but to facilitate the long-term adoption of cryptocurrencies. Ripley's comments were made during a podcast interview, highlighting Kraken's commitment to playing the long game in the crypto industry.

Kraken Introduces New Right-Click Functionality for Efficient Trading

Mon 1st Apr 2024
Kraken, a leading cryptocurrency exchange, has announced the introduction of a new right-click functionality in its Kraken Pro trading platform. This update allows traders to place limit and stop orders directly on the chart, providing a more precise, efficient, and intuitive trading experience. The new feature aims to streamline the order placement process and enhance the overall user experience for traders on the platform.

Bitcoin Market Capitalization Milestone

Thu 28th Mar 2024
On March 28, 2013, the market capitalization of Bitcoin, the pioneering cryptocurrency, surpassed $1 billion for the first time. This milestone marked a significant achievement for the digital currency, which had been steadily gaining traction and adoption since its inception in 2009.

Kraken Crypto Exchange Commits to Irish Expansion

Thu 28th Mar 2024
Kraken, a prominent cryptocurrency exchange, has announced its commitment to expanding its operations in Ireland. This comes after the company reported a successful year-end performance. Kraken offers a wide range of crypto services, including spot trading, futures, margin trading, NFTs, staking, and over-the-counter transactions. The exchange positions itself as a bridge to the world of cryptocurrencies, enabling users to buy, sell, trade, earn, explore, and learn about digital assets.

Bitcoin Scarcity to Surpass Gold After 2024 Halving

Thu 28th Mar 2024
According to a recent tweet, after the 2024 Bitcoin halving event, the stock-to-flow ratio of Bitcoin will be lower than that of gold, making it more scarce than the precious metal that has been used as money throughout human history. The stock-to-flow ratio is a measure of the existing supply of an asset compared to its annual production rate, and a lower ratio indicates greater scarcity.
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Kraken Expands Futures Trading with Addition of GRT as Collateral

Mon 26th Feb 2024
Kraken, a leading cryptocurrency exchange, has announced the addition of The Graph (GRT) as a new collateral option for its futures trading platform. Traders can now use GRT to gain exposure to over 120 perpetual futures contracts. To get started, users need to transfer GRT from their Kraken spot wallet to their Futures wallet. This move follows Kraken's recent additions of other cryptocurrencies like MINA, HNT, KSM, SEI, FET, TRX, and INJ as collateral options for futures trading. However, it's important to note that geographic restrictions may apply.

Bitcoin's Transparent Global Accounting System

Thu 28th Mar 2024
Bitcoin's public ledger, which is audited every 10 minutes by participants worldwide, represents a groundbreaking development in global accounting. For the first time in history, there exists a transparent global accounting system that could potentially revolutionize the monetary system.

Kraken Exposes Investment Scammer's Failed Attempt

Mon 25th Mar 2024
Kraken, a prominent cryptocurrency exchange, recently exposed an investment scammer's failed attempt to defraud them. The scammer had demanded a substantial sum of $5,000,000 worth of Bitcoin from Kraken, but the exchange did not comply with the request. Kraken's response to the scammer's demands was one of amusement, as evidenced by their use of a laughing emoji.
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