| Name | Kraken |
|---|---|
| Category | Exchanges & Data Providers |
| Tier | Tier 2 — Top Regional |
| Headquarters | San Francisco |
| Country | US |
| Region | AM |
| AUM | $1B+ revenue |
| Employees | ~3,000 |
| Year Founded | 2011 |
| Founder | Jesse Powell |
| Trading Speed | High Frequency |
| Flagship Strategy | Kraken Exchange |
| Glassdoor Rating | 4.4/5.0 |
One of the oldest and most trusted cryptocurrency exchanges, operating since 2011. Kraken is regulated in the US, UK, and multiple European jurisdictions, and is known for its strong security track record — one of very few major exchanges never hacked. The firm offers spot, futures, margin trading, and OTC services. Kraken has been building out its institutional offering and hires quantitative developers, risk engineers, and matching engine specialists.
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