Kraken Launches Regulated Crypto Derivatives in Europe
Kraken Launches Regulated Crypto Derivatives in Europe
馃幃 Kraken Unlocks EU Trading

Kraken has officially launched regulated cryptocurrency derivatives trading across the European Economic Area (EEA) on May 20. This milestone follows their strategic acquisition of Greenfield Wealth in Cyprus.
Key developments:
- Users can now trade perpetual and fixed maturity contracts
- Operations comply with MiFID II license requirements
- Service available throughout the EEA region
This expansion marks a significant step in establishing compliant crypto trading infrastructure in Europe, building on Kraken's February 2025 announcement of obtaining their EU MiFID license.
Good morning, GamersXP! Big news: @krakenfx has launched regulated crypto derivatives in Europe! As of May 20, users across the EEA can now trade perpetual and fixed maturity contracts, thanks to Kraken鈥檚 acquisition of Greenfield Wealth in Cyprus. This move secured a MiFID II