Kraken, founded in 2011 and headquartered in San Francisco, is a US-based cryptocurrency exchange known for low commissions and diverse asset options. It facilitates trading in over 200 crypto assets and 8 fiat currencies, including USD, CAD, EUR, GBP, JPY, CHF, AED, and AUD, through web and mobile platforms. The platform offers spot, margin, and futures trading, as well as staking, OTC, and an upcoming NFT marketplace.