Cryptocurrency News & Market Updates
Why Privacy Coins Are Surging
Eleven months after bitcoin set an all-time high of just over $126,000 in October 2025, most cryptocurrencies remain well below their peak valuations. Bitcoin itself is down considerably, as are DeFi and gaming tokens. One sector, however, is up — and by a large margin.
Sep 11, 2026 • 6 min read
Introducing Smart Grid: fully configurable grid trading, only on Kraken Desktop
Sep 9, 2026 • 5 min read
Solana Front Wing Takeover: trade SOL to put your name on the Atlassian Williams F1 Team FW48
TL;DR
The Solana Front Wing Takeover is a sweepstakes open to eligible users in the US, Canada, the EEA, and select Caribbean and Central American markets, running through October 6, 2026
Trade $1 or more in SOL on Instant Buy (PTL) on Kraken to earn entries: every $1 traded = 1 entry, uncapped
The winner receives their name on the front wing on the Atlassian Williams F1 Team car
at the Mexico City Grand Prix (October 30 through November 1), plus $10,000 in SOL
You must opt in via Rewards Hub in the Kraken app before trading for your entries to count; a free entry option is also available for those who prefer not to trade
One wing. One name. One Grand Prix.
We’re partnering with the Atlassian Williams Racing team for the Mexico City Grand Prix to give one trader something genuinely rare: their name on the FW48 front wing during race weekend.
Sep 8, 2026 • 3 min read
HTX Hot Listings Weekly Recap (Aug 31- Sept 6): ARB Surges 111% to Lead Gains as Privacy Sector Heats Up
Sep 8, 2026 • 4 min read
TWAP orders are now available on Kraken Pro: move size without moving the market
Sep 7, 2026 • 2 min read
Kraken Liquidity Provider Program: tier your rebates to your volume share, not a fixed number
Sep 4, 2026 • 4 min read
