Kraken
Veteran US crypto exchange with proven security
Platform Overview
Kraken is a veteran US-based cryptocurrency exchange with a strong security track record since 2011. It offers spot and futures trading with institutional-grade infrastructure and proof-of-reserves verification.
Company Information
- Registered Company Name
- Payward Inc
- Brand Name
- Kraken
- Headquarters
- United States
- Year Established
- 2011
Transparency Signals
Strong transparency across key operational dimensions
No significant concerns identified
Trust Dimension Breakdown
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Regulatory Intelligence
Brand Name
Legal Entities
Regulatory References
Regulatory information displayed here is compiled from public registries, third-party sources, and platform self-declarations. IFCCI does not guarantee the completeness or accuracy of this information. Always verify directly with the relevant regulatory authority.
Regional Market Signals
Malaysia Market
Asia Pacific
Global Market
Regulatory Licenses
FinCEN
- License Number
- MSB Registration
- Jurisdiction
- United States
- License Type
- Money Services Business
FCA
- License Number
- FRN-928790
- Jurisdiction
- United Kingdom
- License Type
- Registered Cryptoasset Firm
AUSTRAC
- License Number
- DCE100803510-001
- Jurisdiction
- Australia
- License Type
- Digital Currency Exchange
Internal Transparency
Transparency profile visualization
Trading Conditions
| Instrument | Spread |
|---|---|
| EUR/USD | N/A |
| GBP/USD | N/A |
| USD/JPY | N/A |
| XAU/USD | N/A |
- Commission
- Maker 0.16% / Taker 0.26% (spot); Maker 0.02% / Taker 0.05% (futures); tiered volume discounts
- Inactivity Fee
- None
- Deposit Fees
- Free (crypto); varies for fiat
- Withdrawal Fees
- Network fee (varies by coin); free SWIFT over $5,000
- Withdrawal Processing Time
- Instant (crypto); 1-5 business days (fiat)
Platform Infrastructure
Safety & Protection
Operational Details
- Supported Languages
- English, Spanish, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Portuguese
- Support Channels
- Live ChatEmailTicket System
- Payment Methods
- Bank TransferSWIFTCryptoACHWire Transfer
Community Snapshot
Submit a Complaint
Platform Comparison
| Regulatory Tier | Tier 1 | Tier 1 |
| Transparency Signals | 9.5/10 | 9.5/10 |
| Minimum Deposit | $10 | $0 |
| Maximum Leverage | Up to 1:50 | Up to 1:50 (US) / 1:200 (non-US) |
| Spread Type | Order Book | Variable |
| Execution Model | DMA | Market Maker |
| Year Established | 2011 | 1996 |
| Trading Products | 2 | 6 |
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