Kraken
CEXHQ: USRegulation Score 9.3 / 10 · Trust Index 9.7 · Offering Index 6.3 · Methodology v1.3
KYC requiredspotderivativesmargindemo modestakingMiCA licensedPoR monthlypasskey
Regulation
Example regulator (EU) · MiCA_CASP · active · tier1
Fees & products
Spot maker/taker: 0.16% / 0.26%
Max leverage: 50x
KYC for trading: id
Geo-restrictions
Enforcement level: kyc_blockBlocked countries: none on record
Security & reserves
Proof of reserves: merkle_liabilities, ratio 101%
Cold storage (self-reported): 95%
No incidents on record.
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Sources & verification
- Kraken official site (OFF) · accessed 2026-10-02 · source
- Example license register entry (REG) · accessed 2026-10-02 · source
Verified: 2026-10-02 · Next review: 2027-01-02 · Reviewer: editor