kraken

Kraken is a cryptocurrency exchange where cryptocurrency users can buy or sell the digital asset. Kraken Exchange is a trading platform that provides a fair, open, and user-friendly financial system. It offers advanced trading tools, including spot trading, margin trading, and futures trading, which benefit both beginner and experienced traders.

Company details: 

• Founded Year: 2011
• Founder: Jesse Powell
• Headquarters: San Francisco Bay Area, West Coast, Western US. 
• Acquired Company: Cryptowatch

Key services offered by Kraken: 

• Spot trading for over 200 cryptocurrencies.
• Advanced trading features, margin trading, and API integrations.
• Trading futures contracts with multicollateral options.
• Zero gas fees for NFT transactions.
• Custody, OTC trading, and staking options.
• Secure wallet for storage and management of crypto assets.

FAQ's:

1. Is the Kraken exchange available in the US?

   Yes, it is available, and it serves many clients in the United States with some restrictions.

2. Is kraken a wallet or an exchange?

   Kraken is an Exchange platform but provides the wallet facility as well.