Derivatives trading platform Kraken Futures is keen on establishing its base in Russia following the recruitment of its new Russian representative, Aleksey Bragin, last month, Coindesk reported today. Kraken Futures was a result of the acquisition of the regulated futures platform, Crypto Facilities, by the US-based cryptocurrency exchange Kraken last year. It brought on board its first new hire, Aleksey Bragin, last month for its yet-to-be-launched Russian entity and took a step closer to its dream of expanding its presence in the world’s largest country by increasing its visits, local collaborations and reach in the Russian social media groups. Currently,