Kraken company
Overview
The American digital asset trading venue Kraken, operated by Payward Inc., provides spot and derivatives markets, leveraged lending, and proof-of-stake services. Established in 2011, it ranks among the earliest platforms in the sector and holds authorisations from various regulators, notably a Wyoming special-purpose depository institution licence.
Within The Counterparty graph, Kraken connects to 29 tracked entities, most strongly to SEC, Financial Conduct Authority, EU Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation.
Relations
Top connections in The Counterparty knowledge graph (confidence-weighted, 10 of 29 total).
| Relation | Connected entity | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
submitted_to | SEC | 95% |
regulated_by | Financial Conduct Authority | 95% |
complies_with | EU Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation | 95% |
acquired | Backed Finance | 95% |
regulated_by | Securities and Exchange Commission | 95% |
regulated_by | Central Bank of Ireland | 95% |
complies_with | UK Money Laundering Regulations 2017 | 95% |
acquired | NinjaTrader | 95% |
holds_license | Crypto Facilities (Kraken) FCA Authorisation | 95% |
founded | Jesse Powell | 95% |
Frequently asked questions
What is Kraken?
Kraken is an exchange tracked in The Counterparty knowledge graph. It is connected to 29 other tracked entities, most strongly to SEC, Financial Conduct Authority, EU Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation.
What type of entity is Kraken?
Kraken is classified as an exchange (company) in The Counterparty knowledge graph.
What is Kraken connected to?
In The Counterparty knowledge graph, Kraken is linked to 29 other tracked entities, most strongly to SEC, Financial Conduct Authority, EU Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation.