Why Kraken Has Just Acquired US-based Bitcoin Wallet Platform Glidera

Why Kraken Has Just Acquired US-based Bitcoin Wallet Platform Glidera

Kraken, the largest Euro-to-Bitcoin exchange based in San Francisco, acquired Chicago-based award-winning Bitcoin wallet platform and funding service provider Glidera. The deal, which was closed on December 13, solidifies Kraken’s fourth acquisition in 2016. Over the past 12 months, Kraken expanded their reach and services by acquiring major Bitcoin exchanges including Coinsetter and Cavirtex. Glidera-Kraken’s first step towards a global ecosystem. Glidera is the world’s first non-custodial wallet funding service which enables users to purchase and sell Bitcoins without accessing third....


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