US based crypto exchange operator Kraken has announced that it is now live in all 30 countries of the European Economic Area (EEA) under its Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation (MiCA) license – a significant milestone that expands Kraken’s 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 its MiCA license, enabling the company 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. The company’s MiFID license enables us to offer regulated derivatives across EU markets to advanced traders, while its 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.

Kraken added that it is excited to serve its European clients under MiCA and to keep building the most secure, innovative and trusted platform in the industry.