TL;DR
- From July 1, 2026MiCA is fully implemented across the European Economic Area (EEA)and exchanges operating without authorization face restrictions on serving EU clients.
- Kraken is MiCA authorized through the Central Bank of Ireland, MiFID license for derivative products, and Licensed electronic moneyone of the strictest regulatory standards available for a crypto exchange in Europe.
- Functioning since 2011Kraken publishes Proof of quarterly reservesindependently verified, and offers More than 600 active with EUR fiat rails on a single licensed platform.
- Make the switch now, and every euro you deposit entitles you to entry into a €1 million draw.
The Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation (MiCA) will be fully implemented across the European Economic Area from July 1, 2026. After this date, cryptocurrency exchanges operating without the required authorization will be subject to restrictions on serving customers in the EU. If the platform you are trading on does not have a MiCA license, your access to deposits, withdrawals or trading could change.
You don’t have to wait to find out. You can move to an exchange that secured its regulatory position years ago and built it deliberately, over more than a decade.
One of the oldest approved stock exchanges in Europe
Kraken has been operating continuously since 2011, through every market cycle the industry has experienced. We publish independently verified proof of reserves quarterly, so you can confirm for yourself that client assets are fully collateralized.
“Since receiving authorization from the Central Bank of Ireland in June 2025, Kraken has operated entirely under MiCA, a step that reflects our enduring commitment to trust, compliance and a thriving crypto ecosystem,” said Andrew Mulvenny, Head of Kraken. “For our European customers, this means world-class services backed by the highest regulatory standards. »
Our regulatory position in Europe is among the deepest available for any cryptocurrency exchange, licensed by MiFID for derivatives, with an e-money license. This is a foundation we have built over 15 years, not the bare minimum required for compliance.
Change and win: enter a million euro draw
To mark this moment, we are rewarding traders who take the plunge. Enter the draw, and every € you deposit into Kraken during the campaign earns you an entry into a €1 million draw, and the more you deposit, the more entries you win. The draw is open to new users switching to Kraken and existing users adding funds, via Kraken Pro and the Kraken app.
This promotion is only open to eligible customers residing in the European Economic Area (EEA). Remember that for your deposits to earn entries, you must first register for the draw. Promotion begins on June 19, 2026 at 11:00 UTC and ends on July 31, 2026 at 1:59 p.m. UTC. Terms and conditions apply.
Choose the platform built to last
July 1st is a real deadline, but that’s no reason to rush. This is a reason to choose wisely. Kraken has been the trusted and proven home for serious traders in Europe since 2011, and we intend to be there long after the deadline. With Kraken, you will get:
- More than 600 active on major and emerging tokens
- EUR fiat rails for fast, frictionless deposits and withdrawals
- Spot, futures and winmore tokenized sharesall in one licensed account
- Deep Liquidity in spot and derivatives markets
Move your trades to one of the oldest approved exchanges in Europe. Get started with Kraken today. Have you already registered with Kraken and are an EEA resident?
No investment advice. Crypto trading involves risk of loss. Payward Ireland Limited (PIL) and Payward Europe Solutions Limited (PESL), trading as Kraken, are regulated by the Central Bank of Ireland. Electronic money services are provided by PIL and spot trading services are provided by PESL. Staking/Earn is not a regulated financial product and may not benefit from regulatory protections.
Trading in derivatives and other financial instruments involves significant risks and is not suitable for all investors. You could lose more than your initial investment. View our risk disclosure at eu.kraken.com
Derivatives and other financial instruments are provided by Payward Europe Digital Solutions (CY) Limited, regulated by the Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC), License No. 342/17. Read the offering documentation and risk disclosure available at eu.kraken.com.
