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Kraken, a crypto exchange, has been targeted in an extortion attempt over limited insider-related data access incidents affecting about 2,000 accounts, but the firm claims no breach occurred and no client funds are at risk.

A US lawmaker is questioning the Kansas Fed's approval of a Federal Reserve Master Account for Kraken's Wyoming-chartered banking unit, which could impact the crypto exchange's operations and the broader crypto market.

STS Digital partners with Kraken to distribute its structured crypto platform, expanding institutional access to options-based strategies in crypto investment products.

Kraken's co-CEO Arjun Sethi expressed confidence in AI, while Dragonfly's Haseeb Qureshi remains skeptical about trusting AI with 100% of crypto assets, sparking a debate at NEARCON 2026.

Bitcoin has stabilized at $93,000 amidst concerns of increased market volatility due to potential trade war rhetoric from the Davos conference, particularly in relation to Trump's tariff announcements.

Kraken, a leading cryptocurrency exchange, is reportedly preparing for an initial public offering (IPO) amidst a more favorable regulatory environment, a market correction, and increased interest in crypto listings.

Kraken CEO Dave Ripley defends stablecoin yields, stating that consumers should have the choice to earn yield on stablecoins, not just through banks.

Australian traders are leading the global charts in meme coin holdings, with a focus on diversification beyond Bitcoin, favoring Ethereum, Solana, and meme coins like WIF, PEPE, and BONK.