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Kraken Raises $1 Billion in Funding From Institutional Investors for Global Expansion, Product Diversification

Kraken recently raised $800 million in funding from major institutional players like Jane Street and DRW Venture Capital, as well as a separate $200 million investment from Citadel Securities. This influx of capital will support Kraken's global expansion and diversification of product offerings beyond cryptocurrency.

Kraken recently raised $800 million in funding from major institutional players like Jane Street and DRW Venture Capital, as well as a separate $200 million investment from Citadel Securities. This influx of capital will support Kraken's global expansion and diversification of product offerings beyond cryptocurrency.

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