MiCA is the EU’s crypto regulation framework. From July 1, 2026, all crypto exchanges operating in EU member states must hold a MiCA CASP licence. Exchanges without authorisation are not permitted to offer services to EU residents after this date. A number of major exchanges currently serving EU traders do not yet hold a licence.
Yes. Kraken holds MiCA authorisation via the Central Bank of Ireland and MiFID licensing for derivatives via Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC). Both licences are active and passport across all 27 EU member states.
Create and verify your Kraken account, then initiate a crypto withdrawal from your existing exchange to your Kraken deposit address. Alternatively, deposit EUR directly via bank transfer or card. Full deposit instructions are available at kraken.com/deposits.
Between June 22 and July 31, 2026, every euro you deposit on Kraken earns one entry into the prize draw. The more you deposit, the more entries you earn. Users must enroll via the Kraken app. The draw is open to new and existing verified Kraken users in eligible EU member states. Winners are selected by random draw after the promotion closes. Full rules
Kraken supports 600 plus crypto assets across spot trading, plus futures, earn, and tokenized equities in eligible regions. EUR fiat deposits and withdrawals are supported across EU member states. Geographic restrictions apply - see kraken.com/legal for details.
Kraken offers a competitive fee structure based on transaction size, asset, payment method, and market conditions. Learn more about Kraken's fee structure.
This campaign is open to residents of EU member states where Kraken’s services are available. Eligibility and available products vary by jurisdiction. See kraken.com/legal for the full list of supported regions and local restrictions.
MiCA-licensed exchanges hold a CASP authorisation listed on ESMA’s public register. Kraken is MiCA-authorised via the Central Bank of Ireland. You can verify any exchange’s status on ESMA’s register, updated weekly. If a platform isn’t listed, it can’t legally serve EU residents after 1 July 2026.
Check ESMA’s public CASP register (updated weekly). A licensed exchange will also display its CASP authorisation and issuing regulator, usually in the website footer or a regulatory page. If an exchange only references an old national registration rather than a MiCA CASP licence, it isn’t authorised under MiCA.
You may face restrictions on trading or deposits and should move your assets to a MiCA-licensed platform. Your crypto generally remains withdrawable, but acting before access changes avoids disruption. Confirm your destination exchange holds a MiCA CASP licence first.
From 1 July 2026, every crypto exchange serving EU residents must hold a MiCA CASP licence. Kraken is MiCA-authorised via the Central Bank of Ireland and MiFID-licensed via CySEC, passporting across all 27 EU member states. Operating since 2011, Kraken offers EU users a fully regulated platform, not a stripped-down compliant version.
