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In brief Backpack will likely offer spot crypto trading in the U.S. this year, according to CEO Armani Ferrante. The debut is contingent on attaining money-transmitter licenses. The firm rolled out perpetual futures trading in the EU earlier this week. Backpack’s crypto exchange will likely debut in the U.S. this year, starting with spot trading…
August 12, 2025 | News Our MiCA license is fully activated, unlocking regulated access to crypto services throughout the European Economic Area Kraken is now live in all 30 countries of the European Economic Area (EEA) under our Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation (MiCA) license – a significant milestone that expands our secure, compliant crypto offering…
We’re thrilled to announce that Kraken has secured a license under the European Union’s Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation (MiCA) from the Central Bank of Ireland (CBI). This marks a pivotal milestone in our European expansion, unlocking the ability to scale faster across the region by offering regulated services and engaging directly with clients across all…
With Europe’s institutional appetite for digital assets increasing and its regulatory framework firming up, we recently hosted Unlocking Derivatives: Regulation, Markets & Beyond. The session convened market leaders and asset managers to talk through the growing relevance of crypto derivatives for professional investors. Following our recent launch of Europe’s largest regulated futures offering, here’s a…
We’re excited to announce our launch of regulated crypto derivatives in Europe, providing our clients and partners with access to a full suite of liquid futures instruments – all within a recognized regulatory framework. Eligible clients and partners in the European Economic Area (EEA) can now trade a broad range of crypto derivatives, including both…
March 20, 2025 | News We are excited to announce we have entered into an agreement to acquire NinjaTrader, the leading U.S. retail futures trading platform, for $1.5 billion, subject to certain purchase price adjustments. This acquisition strengthens our position as a 24/7, always-on technology platform built for professional traders, making us a leader in…
We’re excited to announce we have officially secured an Electronic Money Institution (EMI) authorization from the U.K.’s Financial Conduct Authority (FCA). This important milestone for our U.K. operation accelerates our growth plans and unlocks opportunities to launch even more exciting products and services to meet the evolving needs of U.K. clients. Our EMI license strengthens…
We’re excited to announce we have obtained a Markets in Financial Instruments Directive (MiFID) license in the EU. The license was obtained through the acquisition of a Cypriot Investment Firm, which was recently approved by the Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC). This milestone marks a significant step in our expansion strategy, allowing us to…
