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Firelight Adds $30.5 Million of Cover to Kraken USDC Vault

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Based on a feed excerpt; full article content has not been acquired. Source evidence retrieved 15/10/2026, 14:27:25 UTC.

Briefings

A new Bittrees briefing reveals Kraken USDC vaults now face a $100,000 per address coverage limit, with payouts managed by Sentora instead of Kraken. This change affects users holding large amounts of USDC, potentially impacting their ability to withdraw funds if the cap is reached. The article was published on October 15, 2026, and the specific impact on individual users remains uncertain without further data.

Key points

• Kraken USDC vaults are now capped at $100,000 per address per coverage period, with payouts handled by Sentora rather than Kraken.
• Users holding more than $100,000 in USDC within a single address may face withdrawal restrictions if the cap is reached.

Context

The article details a recent update to Kraken's USDC custody terms, specifically introducing a $100,000 per address limit. This change shifts payout responsibility from Kraken to Sentora, affecting how users manage large balances of the stablecoin.

Limitations

The evidence is limited to the article's summary of the new terms. Specific withdrawal outcomes for individual users are unknown. The article does not provide historical data on previous limits or future projections.

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