We’re happy to share that Kraken’s Canadian operation has surpassed $2 billion CAD of shopper belongings and money underneath custody.
“Reaching the $2 billion milestone is testomony to our ongoing effort to offer Canadians with a superior crypto buying and selling expertise,” stated Alex Mehrdad, Kraken Canada Normal Supervisor. “As we’ve doubled in dimension inside Canada, we’ve additionally steadily invested in our product providing to make sure Canadians can discover the breadth of the crypto ecosystem by way of our vary of progressive merchandise”.
All through 2024, we’ve additionally positioned an emphasis on bridging the data hole that has traditionally held again adoption on this asset class domestically. In keeping with the Ontario Securities Fee, final yr solely 54% of Canadians might present a primary definition of crypto.
Whereas that is an enchancment from 2022, when solely 51% might present a primary definition, there may be room for enchancment as we enter 2025, and Kraken is devoted to taking part in a number one function in accelerating this studying curve.
Mehrdad continued: “Whereas we’re happy with this progress, we’re conscious that our mission will not be full and that most individuals have nonetheless not made their first crypto transaction. We’re dedicated to lowering obstacles which might be holding some Canadians again from getting into the asset class and to make sure that everybody can obtain their very own model of economic freedom by way of cryptoassets.”
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