Crypto exchange Kraken acquires non-custodial staking platform Staked

Crypto exchange Kraken acquires non-custodial staking platform Staked

Kraken said its staking business had grown by more than 950% since the beginning of the year to reach $16 billion in November. Major cryptocurrency exchange Kraken has announced that it purchased blockchain infrastructure company and investment manager Staked for an undisclosed amount.In a Tuesday announcement, Kraken — the crypto exchange aiming for a $10 billion valuation — said it had added Staked to its portfolio of yield products following the acquisition. The company described the Staked deal as “one of the largest crypto industry acquisitions to date” but did not disclose the....


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