Overview
Kraken was founded in the US in 2011 — one of the oldest continuously operating crypto exchanges. It operates in the EU under a MiCA licence. As of mid-2026 it remains privately held, with a possible public listing under consideration.
Regulation & Availability
European Union— Allowed — MiCA-licensed
AllowedProducts
Spot
Direct buying and selling of crypto
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Spot
Direct buying and selling of crypto
Trading crypto at market price without borrowed funds.
Futures
Leveraged derivatives
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Futures
Leveraged derivatives
Trading derivative contracts that track an asset's price, with the option to use borrowed funds.
Earn / Staking
Passive income from holding crypto
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Earn / Staking
Passive income from holding crypto
Staking and savings products — yield depends on the asset and lock-up period.
Card
Card for spending crypto
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Card
Card for spending crypto
A payment card for spending crypto at regular merchants — availability varies by region.
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