TLDR:Kraken secures MiCA license, unlocking access to 30 EEA nations.Approval strengthens Kraken’s retail and institutional EU footprint.License adds to e-money and MiFID approvals secured in Ireland.EU’s MiCA rules bring consistent compliance and consumer safeguards. Kraken has received the green light to broaden its crypto services across Europe. The U.S.-based crypto exchange obtained a Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) license from the Central Bank of Ireland. This approval allows Kraken to operate in all 30 European Economic Area countries under a unified regulatory framework.The license complements previous authorizations, including its 2023 e-money license and a MiFID authorization secured earlier in 2025. With this milestone, Kraken positions itself to serve both retail and institutional clients under consistent regulatory standards.Kraken MiCA License Enhances EU StrategyKraken’s MiCA authorization opens the door for deeper access to the European market. The exchange can now provide fully regulated services across the EU, including crypto trading, custody, and payment offerings. Company co-CEO Arjun Sethi described the license as a reflection of Kraken’s long-term approach to regulatory compliance and client trust.According to Kraken, the Central Bank of Ireland’s approval reflects the firm’s alignment with one of the EU’s strictest financial oversight bodies. By meeting this threshold, Kraken can now scale operations faster and offer crypto services aligned with MiCA’s rules on transparency and consumer protection.Kraken, the second-largest crypto exchange in the U.S., has announced that it has received a MiCA license from the Central Bank of Ireland, allowing it to offer compliant crypto services across all 30 EU member states. This marks another key regulatory milestone for Kraken,…— Wu Blockchain (@WuBlockchain) June 26, 2025Kraken’s regulatory expansion follows a strong presence in several European jurisdictions. It already holds Virtual Asset Service Provider (VASP) registrations in markets such as Ireland, France, Spain, and the Netherlands. The company also introduced euro-denominated crypto trading as early as 2013 and now operates one of the most liquid euro-crypto trading platforms.In February 2025, Kraken obtained authorization under MiFID, which governs investment services. Combined with the MiCA and e-money licenses, Kraken now has a comprehensive legal structure to grow its European operations across different product segments.Regulated Services Aim to Grow Retail and Institutional AccessWith the MiCA license, Kraken plans to enhance offerings for institutional, professional, and retail clients. Services will span spot trading, derivatives, and payments, all within an EU-compliant structure. Users can expect more consistency in service quality and stronger consumer protections.MiCA introduces common rules across the EU, which include strict reporting standards and increased operational transparency. For Kraken, this regulatory alignment is expected to deepen user trust and support growth in its European client base.Kraken emphasized that the approval reflects years of preparation and cooperation with Irish authorities. The exchange thanked the Central Bank of Ireland, the Irish government, and IDA Ireland for their role in the process.With the MiCA license secured, Kraken joins a small group of exchanges positioned to operate fully within the EU’s crypto framework. The post Kraken Earns MiCA License in Ireland, Expands Regulated Crypto Services Across EU appeared first on Blockonomi.