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Kraken Selects Avelacom to Provide High-Performance Trading Connectivity

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Avelacom has been chosen by Kraken to provide high-performance network connectivity, aiming to enhance execution quality for clients. Starting immediately, trading firms can access Kraken’s matching engine through Avelacom’s optimised low-latency routes. This integration enables institutions to receive real-time market data and execute orders rapidly, supporting latency-sensitive strategies such as multi-venue liquidity and cross-exchange arbitrage.

Avelacom operates a global network connecting financial centres across Europe, North America, APAC, and the Middle East. Specific routes, such as the London-Tokyo connection, deliver sub-138ms round-trip latency via fibre, while hybrid networks utilising wireless segments offer further speed advantages. The infrastructure connects leading traditional and crypto exchanges with 99.9% uptime and 24/7 support.

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