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I was looking to learn something more about the world, and I came across the Kraken of the matter ,yes, a truly impressive Kraken. For those who, like me, didn’t know, this Kraken is one of the oldest and most respected cryptocurrency exchanges in the world. It was founded in 2011 by Jesse Powell in the United States, but it wasn’t until 2013 that it began operating publicly.The reason for its creation came after the scandalous collapse of the Japanese exchange Mt. Gox due to a multimillion-dollar hack. The intention was to help affected users and find them a priority objective: security. By working on this fundamental pillar, it grew into one of the most important exchanges in the world. With a simple vision but a strong objective, it moved forward to solidify its reputation in the crypto market. So much so that it now operates in more than 190 countries, offering trading of over 500 cryptocurrencies, and expanding into other platforms such as Kraken Pro, Kraken Desktop, and Kraken Prime, the latter especially designed for institutional clients.Without losing its main goal of strengthening security measures, it became one of the pioneers in cold storage, 2FA authentication, FIDO2 standards, and external audits (ISO 27001, SOC2). These measures placed it among the most secure exchanges in the crypto market and within the top ten worldwide in terms of volume and reputation compared with other wellknown exchanges.This Kraken did not stop there in its search for validation of its security. It obtained the well-known MiCA license in Europe, granted by the Central Bank of Ireland, which allows it to operate legally within the European Economic Area under the new regulatory framework for crypto assets.As it continued to grow, it achieved other ambitious milestones, such as the purchase of NinjaTrader for 1.5 billion dollars, allowing it to enter the futures and traditional trading market. And as its name suggests, this monster didn’t stop there, presenting documents to go public in the United States, which could value the company at around 20 billion dollars. This places it among the crypto companies with the greatest ambitions within the global financial system.Although it may not seem so, it continues working to improve itself. It acknowledges that it is not perfect and seeks to address flaws it still believes it has and has had in the past, such as a 3-million-dollar vulnerability in 2024. A security researcher took advantage of that vulnerability and withdrew nearly 3 million dollars from Kraken’s treasury. After quickly fixing the issue, the company explained that the bug allowed funds to be credited before the deposit had actually been completed. The money withdrawn came from Kraken’s treasury, not from users. What they continue to work on is correcting reported problems such as long verification processes, slow customer support, and some other details.Kraken has established itself as one of the most veteran and reliable exchanges in the crypto ecosystem. Its focus on security, regulation, and transparency has kept it in a strong position even after major crises in the sector. However, like any financial platform, it is not free from errors, controversies, or criticism from users. Kraken’s story shows that in the world of cryptocurrencies, trust is built not only through innovation but also through the ability to overcome failures.
