Kraken Adds Anonymous Cryptocurrency Monero

Kraken Adds Anonymous Cryptocurrency Monero

Digital currency exchange Kraken has officially opened trading for monero (XMR). The decision marks the latest validation for the privacy-oriented digital currency, which in 2016 found traction in appealing to users interested in transacting on dark markets or who otherwise desired, or believed there could be demand for, digital currencies with added privacy features. The digital currency has to date been picked up by notable darknet marketplaces, with AlphaBay announcing in August of last year it would accept the cryptocurrency and darknet market Oasis Market following suit. However, it....


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