Kraken Boss Expects Crypto Firms to Replace Banks Within The Decade
Jesse Powell, the Kraken CEO, said crypto companies pose a real threat to traditional finance. While some legacy businesses are making moves into the crypto space, Powell said those who stay sidelined would be replaced. “we’ve seen the tremendous traction that Cash App has had. PayPal, fortunately for them, they’ve been on the ball. I […]
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According to a recent poll, 14% of Russians think crypto will replace fiat in 10 years, while 39% think it's impossible to give up cash. New research from one of the top 10 major banks in Russia, Otkritie Bank, has found that 14% of Russians think crypto will replace fiat in 10 years. According to Russian publication Nord News, the survey was conducted between April 12 and April 16, with a sample base of 1000 Russians aged between 18 to 65 who live in cities with a population of over 100,000. The results varied between regions, with respondents from the Northwest having the least faith in....
Kraken said it has no plans to rush into a US public listing, stressing that its current cash and risk controls give it room to wait. According to co-CEO Arjun Sethi, the exchange is “financially sound” and holds enough capital on its balance sheet as a private company. Related Reading: Crypto Gloom May Be The […]
Kraken is planning to hand out more than $10 million in aid for clients affected by the military conflict in Ukraine. The amount covers the fees paid by Ukrainian residents in almost a decade and will also include those withheld from Russian traders in the first half of 2022.
Kraken Exchange to Give $1,000 in Bitcoin to Each Eligible Ukrainian Customer
U.S.-based crypto exchange Kraken is preparing to distribute $10 million to Ukrainian customers suffering from the Russian invasion. Between March 10 and July 1, clients who created an account from Ukraine prior to March 9, 2022,....
Ripple’s Chief Technology Officer, David Schwartz, has clarified that XRP’s core purpose is to give individuals direct control over their money. In a recent post on the social media platform X, Schwartz highlights how XRP is not intended to replace banks but rather facilitates the free movement of value without centralized control or intermediaries. Ripple […]
The ASA wants crypto firms to make it clear that past crypto rallies do not guarantee the same scenarios in future. The Advertising Standards Authority, or ASA, the United Kingdom’s independent advertising regulator, has taken down another batch of cryptocurrency-related ad campaigns promoting several major industry firms.On Dec. 15, the advertising watchdog issued several rulings on ad violations involving six crypto-related firms including Coinbase, Kraken, eToro, Exmo, crypto broker Coinburp and Luno crypto exchange. The ASA also issued a similar ruling for pizza chain Papa John’s.All....