Kraken to relaunch its mobile app with agentic trading and advice at the center
Kraken relaunches its mobile app featuring AI agents that monitor markets, suggest trades, and execute autonomously on user behalf. This shift toward agentic trading reflects crypto exchanges competing on convenience and automation. The update aims to attract retail investors seeking hands-off portfolio management, potentially expanding Kraken's user base in competitive markets including India where mobile-first trading dominates.
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