Kraken obtains MiCA license in Ireland to provide compliant encryption services within the European Union According to Cointelegraph, cryptocurrency exchange Kraken announced that it has obtained the MiCA license issued by the Reserve Bank of Ireland, allowing it to provide compliant cryptocurrency services in the 30 member states of the European Union. This is another key compliance milestone achieved by Kraken after obtaining an electronic currency institution license in 2023 and a MiFID permit in February 2025. Kraken's co CEO stated that the license will help the platform expand into the EU market.