Kraken plans to obtain a license to work in the EU in 2021

The American cryptocurrency exchange Kraken plans to enter the European market by the end of 2021 and is working on obtaining a license to operate in the EU countries. According to Kraken CEO Jesse Powell, the exchange plans to obtain a license from EU regulators and is in separate negotiations with regulators in Malta, Luxembourg and Ireland, which are among Kraken’s priority markets. Powell clarified that the company has yet to make a decision on…

CNBC: One in 10 Americans Invests in Cryptocurrencies

CNBC: One in 10 Americans Invests in Cryptocurrencies

According to a survey by CNBC and Momentive, about 11% of US citizens invest in cryptocurrencies, mostly people under 35. The older generation considers investing in cryptoassets risky. CNBC and Momentive surveyed 5,530 Americans. It turned out that more men than women invest in cryptocurrencies (16% versus 7%), regardless of race and ethnic group. Crypto-assets are popular among young and middle-aged people: from 18 to 34 years old (15%), from 35 to 64 years old…