The cryptocurrency exchange said it has received authorization from Ireland's central bank to be listed as an"E-Money Institution."
"The EMI license, granted to Kraken’s subsidiary in Ireland, enables Kraken to expand its EUR fiat services in partnership with European banks," the company also said."This extends to clients in the 27 European Union member states and European Economic Area countries." In Spain, Kraken said its newly secured Virtual Asset Service Provider, or VASP, registration will permit it to offer"cryptocurrency exchange and custodial wallet services to Spanish residents." The advancement follows Kraken previously obtaining VASP in both Ireland and Italy, the company also said.
“Today’s announcement marks another important milestone in our European expansion strategy,” Kraken Vice President of Global Operations Curtis Ting said in the statement. “We see a firm foundation for crypto in Europe, which has forward-looking regulation that enables us to grow with confidence."
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