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Cryptocurrency exchange Kraken, one of the world’s longest-running digital asset platforms, has activated its Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation (MiCA) licence, enabling it to operate in all 30 countries of the European Economic Area (EEA).
All clients in the region will now be served by Kraken’s MiCA-regulated entity, authorised by the Central Bank of Ireland. The move delivers crypto services under a single, unified regulatory framework.
“This go-live represents the full activation of our MiCA licence, enabling us to deliver services across the region under a single, unified regulatory framework,” Kraken said.
MiCA introduces standardised rules across the EU covering consumer protection, operational transparency, and regulatory oversight. For Kraken users, the company says the framework provides additional assurance that the platform operates under one of the world’s most comprehensive crypto regulations.
Key features for clients under the MiCA licence include:
🔹 Passporting of regulated services across all 30 EEA countries
🔹 Access to over 450 digital assets, with plans for further expansion
🔹 Fast onboarding and local funding support
🔹 Institutional-grade trading services, including OTC
🔹 EU-wide protections aimed at transparency and security
Kraken’s European expansion builds on its existing regulatory footprint. Its MiFID licence allows the platform to offer regulated derivatives to advanced traders, while its Electronic Money Institution (EMI) licence supports fiat-related services and payments across the EU.
Combined, these licences allow Kraken to deliver what it describes as a fully regulated, consistent and secure crypto trading experience across the European market.
Since July last year, Kraken is a shirt-sponsor of British Premiership football club Tottenham Hotspur.
