Kraken just made it official: they’ve secured a MiCA license from the Central Bank of Ireland.
That’s right: after Coinbase chose Luxembourg, Kraken chose Ireland.
It’s not a game anymore.
It’s a European regulatory race, and the players aren’t who you’d expect.
We’re not just competing with Germany or France.
We’re competing with Ireland.
Surprising, isn’t it?
And yet, it makes total sense.
Ireland has been quietly building credibility in fintech and digital finance.
Now, Kraken becomes the first major global crypto platform to receive MiCA authorization from the Irish regulator.
That’s not just a legal move. It’s a statement.
A statement of trust, stability, and a vision for the future of crypto in Europe.
So, what does this mean for us here in Luxembourg?
It means we can’t slow down.
We must not slow down.
Luxembourg already has the tools.
We’ve got one of the most advanced crypto legal frameworks in Europe.
We’re home to CSSF, one of the most respected regulators on the continent.
And we’ve got real proof: Coinbase didn’t pick us by chance.
But leadership in this space is not a trophy, it’s a position you have to defend every single day.
So here’s the message:
- Don’t stop innovating.
- Don’t stop evolving.
- Don’t stop giving licenses and opening doors.
- Don’t run from the future. Embrace it.
Because the future isn’t waiting for us.
And Ireland certainly isn’t.
