kraken

American  

[krah-kuhn] / ˈkrɑ kən /

noun

(often initial capital letter)

1. a legendary sea monster causing large whirlpools off the coast of Norway.

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kraken British  

/ ˈkrɑːkən /

noun

1. a legendary sea monster of gigantic size believed to dwell off the coast of Norway

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Usage

Why is kraken trending? On July 23, 2020, searches for kraken increased 4,782% compared to the previous week after the National Hockey League (NHL) announced its newest team in Seattle, Washington, will be known as the Kraken.

Etymology

Origin of kraken

From Norwegian

Example Sentences

Its well-heeled critics include Jessie Powell, co-founder of the Bay Area-based crypto exchange platform Kraken, who warned on X that billionaires would flee the state, taking with them “all of their spending, hobbies, philanthropy and jobs.”

From Los Angeles Times

Companies such as OpenAI, SpaceX, Kraken, and Anthropic could potentially come to market this year, generating hundreds of millions in advisory and transaction fees along the way.

From Barron's

Companies such as OpenAI, SpaceX, Kraken, and Anthropic could potentially come to market this year, generating hundreds of millions in advisory and transaction fees along the way.

From Barron's

So could crypto/blockchain companies such as BitGo, Consensys, and Kraken.

From Barron's

Several cryptocurrency-related companies went public in 2025, and Kraken is another that could test the waters in the new year.

From MarketWatch