Kraken
Founded 2011 · Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States
Live on Coinnect CCXT order book (live bid/ask via ccxt.kraken)
Supported currencies
430
Supported countries
190
Transfer methods
Bank Transfer, Crypto Deposit, Debit Card, Credit Card, Wire Transfer, Ach
Typical speed
Crypto deposits confirmed in minutes. ACH deposits available in 1–5 business days; wire transfers 1–5 business days. Instant buy available via card.
Fee model
Spot trading fees start at 0.16% maker / 0.26% taker for low volume, decreasing with higher 30-day volume. Fiat deposit/withdrawal fees vary by method (ACH free, wire $5–$35).
Website
API docs: https://docs.kraken.com
Download: iOS App Store · Google Play
Regulation & Licenses
- US — FinCEN (Money Services Business), Wyoming SPDI charter (Special Purpose Depository Institution)
- UK — FCA (registered)
- Ireland — CBI (CASP under MiCA)
- Cyprus — CySEC (MiFID Investment Firm)
- Australia — AUSTRAC (Digital Currency Exchange)
- Canada — registered MSB
- Japan — FSA (registered)
- Argentina — CNV (Virtual Asset Service Provider)
Key Facts
- Founded in 2011 by Jesse Powell; one of the longest-operating crypto exchanges.
- Holds a Wyoming Special Purpose Depository Institution (SPDI) charter — one of the first crypto-native bank charters in the US.
- Supports 6 fiat currencies (USD, EUR, GBP, CAD, AUD, CHF) and 430+ cryptocurrencies.
- Relocated global headquarters from San Francisco to Cheyenne, Wyoming in 2025.
- Licensed as a CASP under MiCA in Ireland, enabling passporting across the EU/EEA.
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