Kraken Adds USDCx Support On Canton As Institutional Stablecoin Rails Expand

TL;DR Kraken says it now supports USDCx deposits and withdrawals on the Canton Network. USDCx is described as a Canton-native stablecoin backed 1:1 by USDC locked in Circle’s xReserve on Ethereum. Canton is a permissioned, privacy-enabled Layer-1 network built for regulated financial institutions and tokenized real-world assets. The move adds another exchange connection to institutional…

Kraken Extortion Plot Explodes — Should Traders Continue To Trust Exchanges With Their Personal Data?

The group extorting Kraken is claiming access to some client account information after two insider incidents involving customer support staff. Kraken’s Extortion Plot: An Insider-Play Yesterday, on a post on the social network X, Nick Percoco, Kraken’s Chief Security Officer (CSO), made public  that a criminal group is extorting the crypto exchange with threats  to…

Historic Reversal: Ethereum ETF Flows Plunge To Worst Month Since Launch

Ethereum’s momentum in institutional markets just hit a major roadblock. After months of enthusiasm surrounding spot Ethereum exchange-traded funds (ETFs), new data has shown that ETF flows have sunk to their worst monthly total since their launch. The sharp drop reflects a broader cooldown in investor demand, as market volatility and shifting risk appetite weigh…

Kraken Achieves $20 Billion Valuation With $200 Million Investment From Citadel

The US-based cryptocurrency exchange Kraken recently secured a substantial $200 million investment from Citadel Securities, a global market maker. This investment values the exchange at an impressive $20 billion.  Kraken’s Growth Backed By Citadel Securities Citadel Securities has expressed enthusiasm about supporting Kraken’s growth, emphasizing the firm’s role in shaping the future landscape of digital…