Founded in Chicago in 2013, Glidera provided a platform for buying and selling bitcoin without requiring users to deposit funds or cryptocurrency with the service itself. This non-custodial approach was a key feature, enhancing user security by allowing them to maintain full control of their private keys. In December 2016, the major cryptocurrency exchange Kraken acquired Glidera to integrate its services and expand its US dollar (USD) funding options, rebranding the service as "Kraken Direct". The original Glidera platform and brand have since been discontinued.

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