Kraken To Re-Enter The European Market By Applying For A New License
Kraken, following Brexit, seeks another license to re-surface in the European market with top choices, including Luxembourg, Malta, and Ireland. Kraken is the second top crypto exchange in the United States by its trading volume. It is presently seeking a new license to re-enter the European market towards the end of 2021. Kraken has entered into a dialogue with regulators in various European countries to this effect. Related Reading | Blockchain Startup In Pakistan Dubbed Bazaar Secures $30 Million In Funds The exchange, according to Kraken’s spokesperson, initially operates in....
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U.S.-based cryptocurrency exchange Kraken is preparing to expand operations in the European market, according to the German press. The coin trading platform is in talks with regulators and plans to acquire a license in an EU member state, its founder Jesse Powell revealed. Kraken to Enter European Market by End of Year Kraken, a major digital asset exchange in the U.S., plans to reestablish its presence in the European Union this year, according to Handelsblatt. The publication notes the development comes as the crypto industry continues to mature, attracting more investors amid a market....
Kraken’s potential European regulatory jurisdictions reportedly include countries like Malta, Luxembourg, and Ireland. Major United States-based cryptocurrency exchange Kraken is planning to officially expand into the European market, following in the footsteps of rival exchange Coinbase.Kraken co-founder and CEO Jesse Powell said that his firm is actively working on receiving a European license, targeting several local jurisdictions for a potential regulatory approval already this year.In a Tuesday interview with German business news agency The Handelsblatt, Powell noted that Kraken has....
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