Kraken is now live in all 30 countries of the European Economic Area (EEA) under our Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation (MiCA) license – a significant milestone that expands our secure, compliant crypto offering to millions of people across Europe. All EEA clients are now directly served by Kraken’s MiCA-regulated entity, authorized by the Central Bank of Ireland. This go-live represents the full activation of our MiCA license, enabling us to deliver services across the region under a single, unified regulatory framework. MiCA introduces consistent standards across the EU for consumer protection, operational transparency and regulatory oversight. For Kraken clients, it provides added assurance that the platform they trust operates in accordance with one of the world’s most robust crypto regulations. Here’s what this means for Kraken clients across the EEA: Passporting of regulated services across all 30 EEA countries Access to over 450 digital assets , with continued expansion Fast and easy onboarding and local funding support Institutional-grade trading services , including OTC EU-wide protections under MiCA for greater transparency and security This expansion builds on Kraken’s broader regulatory foundation in Europe. Our MiFID license enables us to offer regulated derivatives to advanced traders across EU markets, while our EMI license supports fiat-related services and payments across the region. Together, these licenses allow Kraken to deliver a fully regulated experience with consistency and confidence across the EU. We’re excited to serve our European clients under MiCA and to keep building the most secure, innovative and trusted platform in the industry. Get Started with Kraken The post Kraken now live across all 30 EEA countries under MiCA appeared first on Kraken Blog .
