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Kraken Secures MiCA License To Offer Bitcoin And Crypto In Europe
Today, Kraken has introduced it has secured a license under the European Union’s Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation (MiCA) from the Central Bank of Ireland (CBI).
Kraken is now MiCA licensed
Greenlit by the Central Bank of Ireland, we're cleared to function across all 30 EEA states.
License secured. EU growth unlocked.
Let’s construct
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— Kraken Exchange (@krakenfx) June 25, 2025
The license permits Kraken to increase its regulated companies across all 30 European Economic Area (EEA) member states, permitting them to scale quicker across the area.
“Securing a license from the Central Bank of Ireland, with its long heritage and experience as a rigorous financial regulator, isn’t just about compliance. It’s a powerful signal of Kraken’s commitment to expanding the crypto ecosystem through responsible innovation,” stated the co-CEO of Kraken Arjun Sethi.
Kraken holds Virtual Asset Service Provider (VASP) registrations in several European international locations, including Ireland, Belgium, France, Italy, the Netherlands, Poland, and Spain. It launched the first BTC/EUR buying and selling pair in 2013 and has since maintained a vital presence in euro-denominated bitcoin and crypto markets.
“Being the first major global crypto platform to receive authorization from the CBI affirms Kraken’s commitment to building for the long term,” said Sethi. “We believe trust is the most valuable currency in crypto, and it’s something you earn. Over the past several years, our team has worked tirelessly to meet the CBI’s gold standard regulatory expectations. This license reflects that effort and places us in a strong position to expand our product offering, grow our institutional and retail client base and deliver secure, accessible and fully regulated crypto services to millions more people across the EU.”
Kraken can now provide totally regulated bitcoin and crypto companies EU-wide. These licenses open alternatives in spot buying and selling, derivatives, and funds, reinforcing Kraken’s long-term dedication to transparency, and regulatory alignment.
“We’re deeply grateful to the Central Bank of Ireland for its professionalism, and to the Irish Government and IDA for their consistent support,” stated Sethi. “This collaboration is a blueprint for how public and private sectors can work together to build a more secure, innovative financial future for Europe, and we’re proud to be leading the way.”
This submit Kraken Secures MiCA License To Offer Bitcoin And Crypto In Europe first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Oscar Zarraga Perez.
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