Deals
Optimism Foundation offered 25M OP tokens to attract Kraken’s L2 to the Superchain
The deal was confirmed by Ryan Wyatt, chief growth officer at Optimism Foundation, and the tokens would be paid as grants.
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Layer-2
Kraken eyes DeFi expansion with launch of Ink, its new Ethereum layer-2 network
Kraken's Ink to boost DeFi on Ethereum with Optimism tech.
Crypto
Kraken launches kBTC as competition heats up in wrapped Bitcoin market
Kraken's kBTC has around 100 tokens in supply, with the majority held on the Ethereum blockchain.
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Crypto
Kraken integrates EigenLayer to simplify Ethereum restaking for broader audience
Analysts believe centralized exchanges' integration of EigenLayer restaking could help the platform bolster its falling TVL.
Exchanges
Monero declines 5%, Kraken discontinues support in EEA amid regulatory demands
Following the news, Monero's XMR declined by more than 5% during the reporting period.
Crypto
Bitcoin daily close above $65,000 is ‘pivotal’ to start an upward movement – Kraken
Despite breaking the $65,000 area this afternoon, Bitcoin still needs to hold its price above it to confirm the bullish sentiment.
Exchanges
Kraken expands European foothold with Dutch crypto broker acquisition
Kraken has accelerated its expansion across Europe over the past two years as MiCA approaches.
Legal
Kraken challenges SEC’s authority, demands jury trial over crypto asset disputes
Kraken unequivocally denied that it was involved in any illicit activity.
Regulation
Kraken hit with dual legal, regulatory setbacks in US and Australia
Judge William H. Orrick ruled in favor of the SEC and rejected Kraken's motion to dismiss the lawsuit filed by the regulator.
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Exchanges
Bitstamp confirms receipt of Mt.Gox assets, reimbursements begin July 25
Crypto
Kraken confirms receipt of Mt. Gox Bitcoin, creditors to receive as early as next week
Adoption
Kraken exec expects Ethereum ETF launch to ‘lift all boats’
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