Kraken Digital Asset Exchange (legal entity is Payward Ltd)

Kraken was founded in 2011 and is one of the world's longest-standing crypto platforms. We prioritize security—we were the first cryptocurrency company to obtain a bank charter. Our mission goes beyond trading; we're building unified financial infrastructure through Payward that enables holding, trading, earning, paying, and investing across asset classes.

Yes, every Kraken employee participates in our equity ownership scheme. As the company grows, all team members benefit from our success, creating true alignment between individual and organizational goals.

Our culture is mission-driven and collaborative. Krakenites are united by crypto conviction and a desire to unlock blockchain's potential. We offer flexible work arrangements, innovation days, competitive compensation (including crypto salary options), and a clear sense of purpose in advancing global financial inclusion.

Yes, Kraken offers flexible work arrangements and remote work opportunities across many roles. We have global operations and support distributed teams working toward our shared mission.

Payward is the unified financial infrastructure platform that powers Kraken and a growing family of products. It provides the shared architecture enabling customers to hold, trade, earn, pay, and invest across asset classes without friction or fragmentation.