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Krak

Krak

Krak is a new simple crypto-powered mobile payment app by the popular Kraken crypto exchange. It is designed to be a crypto-friendly alternative to Ve...

KAST

KAST

KAST is a stablecoin-powered financial platform designed to serve as a next-generation alternative to traditional banking. Built by a team with experi...

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General

Platform
Krak logo
KAST logo
Founded
Krak 2025
KAST 2023
Headquarters
Krak San Francisco, CA
KAST Hong Kong
Availability
Krak Worldwide
KAST

Fees & Financial

Bonus
Krak $10 bonus after $10 deposit with code: CIR
KAST $50 bonus
Token
Krak
KAST
Compounding
Krak Yes
KAST No
Payouts
Krak Weekly
KAST
Fees
Krak None
KAST
Lockup
Krak None
KAST
Maker Fee
Krak
KAST
Taker Fee
Krak
KAST

Cryptocurrency Rates

BTC Rate
Krak 0.1%
KAST
BTC Max
Krak
KAST
ETH Rate
Krak 1%
KAST
ETH Max
Krak
KAST
Stablecoin Rate
Krak 3.6%
KAST

Unique Pros

  • Simple, fee-free and rewarding app to manage crypto payments
  • Pays interest rewards on most coins
  • No lock ups

Key Cons

  • Rates are modest
  • New app with limited features vs full Kraken

Unique Pros

  • Global access without a traditional bank account
  • Team from Circle, Revolut, Phantom, Wise

Key Cons

  • Relatively new platform
  • Earn rates not prominently listed