Kraken launches crypto futures in Europe under MiFID II framework
Kraken has launched a suite of regulated crypto derivatives in Europe, expanding access to both perpetual and fixed maturity contracts under the Markets in Financial Instruments Directive.
The offering is available through Payward Europe Digital Solutions, a Cyprus-based investment firm acquired by Kraken earlier this year, according to the company.
The launch allows eligible clients and partners across the European Economic Area to trade crypto derivatives within a recognized regulatory framework.
Kraken says the platform will support institutional-grade infrastructure, local fiat on-ramps, and a range of collateral options designed to support risk management and capital efficiency.
