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Crypto exchange Kraken debuts peer-to-peer payments app Krak

  • Cryptocurrency exchange Kraken unveiled a peer-to-peer payments app called Krak on Thursday, enabling individuals in 110 countries to transfer money globally using more than 300 different assets, including both cryptocurrencies and traditional fiat currencies.
  • Kraken developed Krak to expand beyond digital asset trading and address customers' demand for more versatile financial services, leveraging over 10 years building a system for cross-border money transmitter licenses.
  • The Krak app provides dedicated spend and earnings accounts that offer yields reaching up to 10% across a variety of digital assets, and enables instant transfers without requiring bank information or wallet addresses, positioning it as a competitor to apps like Cash App and Venmo.
  • Kraken's revenue reached $1.5 billion in 2024 amidst a booming crypto market, with co-CEO Arjun Sethi highlighting that traditional financial systems are outdated and stressing the importance of making fundamental financial services accessible to everyone.
  • This launch signals Kraken's strategic shift to broaden its financial services ahead of a potential IPO depending on regulatory clarity, and plans include future products like physical cards and pay-in-advance loans through Krak.
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