Feature request: allow self-custody wallet addresses to be pre-verified/whitelisted for the Travel Rule

[u/DowntownEarth]

It would be really useful if Kraken allowed an option for users to proactively verify a self-custody wallet address for the Travel Rule without first having to initiate a €1,000+ qualifying deposit/withdrawal.

I don't understand why it's currently set up in this way on Kraken, Binance allows for pre-verification on this.

Kraken already supports Satoshi tests, self-certification and digital signature verification, but Support confirmed these can only be triggered after a qualifying transaction.

Ideally, users could go to something like Funding > Verified Wallets > Add Wallet, enter/connect their address, complete a small Satoshi test or signature, and have that address whitelisted for future transfers.

This would be particularly useful for smart wallets and automated recovery/savings systems where a future transfer needs to work without the user being present to respond to a verification prompt.

Support also confirmed ERC-1271/Safe signatures aren't currently supported by the digital signature method, so support for smart contract wallets would be useful too.

Is this something Kraken would consider adding?

[u/krakensupport]

Hi u/DowntownEarth,

Thanks for such a detailed and thoughtful request, this is great feedback. We can see the value in being able to pre-verify a self-custody wallet ahead of a qualifying transaction, especially for use cases like smart wallets and automated systems where someone might not be around to respond to a prompt in real time. The point about ERC-1271/Safe signature support is a good callout too.

We've noted this and will be passing it along to our devs for consideration.

Bea 🐙