# Kraken Relaunches Staking in the U.S.

*Author: Kazu Umemoto*
*Published: Jan 30, 2025*
*Source: https://www.bankless.com/read/kraken-relaunches-staking-in-the-u-s*

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Nearly two years after settling SEC charges over its previous staking program, Kraken is launching a new service that lets users stake directly from their own wallets.

## **What's the Scoop?**
- **Staking Returns**: Kraken has restarted its U.S. staking services nearly two years after settling SEC charges.
- **Non-Custodial Model**: The new program allows users to stake directly from their own wallets, removing Kraken’s custody over staked assets. This model contrasts with Kraken’s previous custodial staking, which led to a $30M SEC settlement in early 2023.
- **Supported Assets**:  At launch, staking will be available for Ethereum and Solana with more tokens to be added over time.

## **Bankless Take**
Kraken’s move signals a growing shift toward decentralized and non-custodial staking solutions in response to U.S. regulatory pressure. By removing custodial risks, the exchange aims to stay compliant while still offering staking rewards to its users.
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