Ink is a layer-2 bridge under development by Kraken with the goal of making decentralized finance (DeFi) more efficient by enhancing transaction speed, lowering costs and improving flexibility, reports Cointelegraph. The Ink Testnet will be launched during DevCon in Bangkok on Nov. 12-15, 2024, and the mainnet is scheduled for release in the first quarter […]
Ireland is uniquely positioned to benefit from the growth and adoption of blockchain and cryptoasset technology. Before I tell you why, let me tell you my story, how crypto assets inspired me, and why I believe in Ireland’s potential to thrive through this emerging fintech sector, writes Kraken’s Brian Gahan. My Journey to […]
Crypto exchange Kraken has received authorisation from the Central Bank of Ireland (CBI) as an E-Money Institution (EMI). Having achieved virtual asset service provider authorisation from the CBI in April, Kraken has now also been authorised as a VASP in Spain. Kraken said in its blog, “The EMI license, granted to our subsidiary in Ireland, […]