Kraken, a cryptocurrency exchange, has officially announced a strategic partnership to expand its crypto product offerings in Germany.
This initiative marks a significant step in Kraken’s ongoing efforts to deepen its footprint in the European market.
Kraken Partners With DLT Finance In Germany
Scheduled to start on July 10, 2024, this collaboration will see Kraken providing German clients access to crypto. The partnership leverages the expertise and infrastructure of DLT Finance. This is a subsidiary of BaFin-licensed entities DLT Securities GmbH and DLT Custody GmbH.
Specializing in digital asset prime brokerage and crypto custody services, DLT Finance is well-equipped to ensure secure and compliant transactions for millions of potential crypto users in Germany
Further underlining the strategic nature of this partnership, Kraken also announced its intention to acquire Dutch crypto broker Coin Meester B.V. This reflects its commitment to scaling operations while complying with European regulations
Kraken’s European expansion is notable obtaining an E-Money Institution authorization from the Central Bank of Ireland and successful registrations as a Virtual Asset Service Provider in several European countries. This year, Kraken also secured registration as a Crypto Service Provider in the Netherlands
