Kraken has launched a phased rollout of its new Krak Card across the UK and EU, positioning the product as a multi-asset debit card designed to challenge traditional banks and neobanks. The Krak Card offers 1% cash back on all purchases—paid in either fiat or Bitcoin—alongside multi-asset spending capabilities across more than 400 supported crypto and fiat assets. With no FX or monthly fees and flexible spending rules that let users choose which assets fund each transaction, Krak delivers banking-style daily usability powered by a crypto-native infrastructure.
Backed by Mastercard’s global payments network, the card instantly converts supported assets at checkout, enabling users to spend across multiple balances in real time. A £100 payment, for example, can draw from fiat, Bitcoin, Ethereum, Solana, or any combination of assets the user selects. Kraken’s Global Head of Consumer, Mark Greenberg, described the card as part of a broader vision in which “everything is money,” positioning Krak as a modern spending solution built for a digital-first economy.
With two physical formats, virtual cards, and upcoming availability in more regions, the Krak Card marks a major consumer-facing milestone for Kraken. The introduction of salary deposits later this year will further push Krak toward becoming a primary financial account that can rival traditional banking features—bridging digital asset utility with everyday financial needs.
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Why Krak’s New Yield Tools and Salary Deposits Signal a Broader Wealth Strategy
Kraken is also expanding the Krak ecosystem through new wealth-building tools designed to increase the utility of idle assets. The introduction of Krak “Vaults” will give users streamlined access to DeFi lending protocols offering yields up to 10%+ APY. Through independently audited integrations, Vaults transform passive balances into daily earning opportunities while letting users tailor yields to individual risk profiles. With no lockups required for Krak rewards, users maintain liquidity while still participating in higher-return opportunities.
This expansion builds on Krak’s existing foundation, which includes instant transfers across more than 160 countries and yield opportunities of up to 3.6% on eligible assets. Salary deposit functionality—rolling out first in the UK and EU—will connect employment income directly to the Krak ecosystem. This closes the loop between earning, saving, and spending entirely within Kraken’s infrastructure, mirroring the integrated user experience offered by leading neobanks.
The combined additions of Vaults, salary deposits, and cashback spending create a cohesive financial stack intended to replace or supplement traditional bank accounts. Kraken appears focused on winning customers seeking more flexibility, better rewards, and seamless access to asset diversification. As the financial system shifts toward greater digital-asset integration, Krak positions itself as a compelling alternative for users wanting a unified crypto-and-fiat financial hub.
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How Krak Strengthens Kraken’s Regulatory and Market Position Across Europe
The Krak expansion comes as Kraken accelerates its growth strategy across the UK and EU, backed by its strengthened regulatory footprint. In Europe, Kraken now operates under a MiCAR license fully authorized by the Central Bank of Ireland, granting it regulated access to provide crypto services across the European Economic Area. This license provides the foundation needed to scale products like Krak Cards, Vaults, and salary deposits in compliance-driven environments.
In the UK, Kraken’s presence dates back to 2013, and the company remains one of the longest-standing FCA-registered crypto service providers. This regulatory depth offers Kraken significant credibility as it introduces Krak as a standalone consumer brand. Over 450,000 users have downloaded the Krak app since its June 2025 launch, reflecting strong customer demand and growing interest in modern financial tools that merge traditional and decentralized finance.
Looking ahead, Kraken plans additional Krak features including enhanced merchant rewards, credit products, simplified onboarding, and broader asset support for payments. By expanding Krak’s utility across spending, earning, investing, and credit, Kraken is building a challenger-fintech ecosystem capable of competing with banks on convenience and with DeFi platforms on innovation—bridging both worlds through a regulated, global infrastructure.
