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company

Kraken

Kraken is a US-based cryptocurrency exchange, legally named Payward, Inc. It was founded in 2011 and is the first cryptocurrency company to obtain a bank charter. In most US states, it also facilitates trading of stocks, futures and ETFs.

Co-CEO

Arjun Sethi

Key facts

Founded: July 28, 2011source
Founders: Thanh Luu, Michael Gronager, and Jesse Powellsource
Bank charter: Kraken Financial was granted a special purpose depository institution (SPDI) charter in Wyoming in September 2020source
Quarterly trading volume: $207 billion in quarterly trading volume by 2025source
Co-CEOs: Arjun Sethi and Dave Ripleysource

WYDE coverage of Kraken

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Sep 12, 2026 · 2 min read

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Aug 22, 2026 · 7 min read

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Aug 21, 2026 · 2 min read

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Jul 16, 2026 · 2 min read

Kraken Moves to Take a 15% Stake in DeFi Lender Aave at $385 Million

Jun 25, 2026 · 2 min read

We signed Feed the Children. The White House debunked the banks. Iran priced Hormuz in Bitcoin. 20,000 meals.

Apr 13, 2026 · 7 min read

Kraken's Limited-Purpose Fed Account Hits April 10 Deadline as Waters and Banking Lobby Build Joint Pushback

Apr 13, 2026 · 3 min read

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Feb 28, 2026 · 5 min read

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Feb 28, 2026 · 2 min read

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Feb 6, 2026 · 5 min read

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