We look forward to announcing the launch of a regulated crypto derivative in Europe and providing clients and partners with access to a range of liquid futures equipment within an all-recognized regulatory framework.
Eligible clients and partners in the European Economic Area (EEA) are now able to trade a wide range of crypto derivatives, including both permanent and fixed maturity agreements. These products comply with the Financial Instruments Directive (Mifid II) market and offer them through MIFID-regulated investment companies that we acquired earlier this year.
One of Europe’s most fluid onshore regulatory brokers and crypto derivative exchanges, Kraken Derivatives offers facility-grade infrastructure, strong local FIAT support and flexible collateral options. This allows traders to optimize capital allocation and manage risk more effectively. The launch of MiFID controlled futures is an important step to strengthening our market position by providing these benefits under a reliable regulatory regime.
“Europe is one of the fastest growing regions for digital asset trading and investment, some of the most sophisticated and demanding clients and institutions,” says Shannon Kurtas, head of Kraken. “The launch of regulated derivatives in Europe is very timed to meet this growing demand, highlighting our commitment to providing reliable and compliant access to the best markets and trading opportunities.”
Since acquiring its first regulated crypto derivatives venue in 2019, it has built one of the deepest global liquidity pools for crypto-trading derivatives. The deployment of the mid-fid control derivative marks another major milestone. This strengthens our leadership as a comprehensive and compliant platform for crypto trading in Europe.
Kurtas added: “With a regulated framework, clients and partners are increasingly looking for comprehensive products. This launch allows futures to be traded seamlessly as part of a complete product from one of Europe’s most established platforms.
Our new derivative offerings are available through Payward Europe Digital Solutions (CY), a Cyprus-based entity regulated under MiFID II.
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