Why Kraken’s MiCA License Is a Big Deal On June 25, 2025, Kraken announced that its Irish subsidiary had secured regulatory approval to operate as a Virtual Asset Service Provider (VASP) under MiCA. This approval means: EU-wide market access: Kraken can offer trading, staking, custody, and other services throughout the European Economic Area. Regulatory credibility: … Read more
Crypto exchange Kraken has officially received its Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) licence from the Central Bank of Ireland, making it one of the first major platforms to gain full approval under the European Union’s new digital asset framework. This licence allows Kraken to offer its services across all 30 countries in the European Economic Area … Read more
Solana-based memecoin launchpad and trading platform Pump.fun’s total SOL deposits to Kraken amount to over $660 million: Is this a massive profit cash out or liquidity play? According to on-chain data, Solana-based memecoin generator Pump.fun quietly moved 132,180 Solana (SOL), worth approximately $20.87 million, to Kraken on June 10, sparking speculation about its established pattern … Read more
Leading crypto exchange Kraken has reported $472 million in revenue for Q1 2025. Amazingly, it is up 19% from the previous year despite a volatile Q1 that saw BTC drop below $65,000. In a positive sign for the anticipated bull market, Kraken’s trading volume on the platform rose 29% year-over-year, and funded accounts grew by … Read more
After a season of layoffs, the Kraken IPO date is finally shaping up. Founder and former CEO Jesse Powell planted the seed back in 2021, and now the timeline begins to solidify. Bloomberg reports the parent company, Payward, is zeroing in on an early 2026 launch. – Price Market Cap – – – 24h 7d … Read more
Crypto exchanges Crypto.com and Kraken may introduce their proprietary stablecoins soon. This strategic decision may be a response to the European Union’s Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) regulations, which require exchanges to comply with strict rules regarding the use of stablecoins within the region. A Bloomberg report dated 20 February 2025 hinted at new entrants like … Read more