Last updated on December 31st, 2025 at 09:50 am
Quick Breakdown
- Kraken and Deutsche Börse partner to offer crypto trading via Frankfurt exchange.
- Move targets EU institutions under MiCA rules to rival US crypto hubs.
- Partnership boosts Europe’s regulated digital asset infrastructure.
Kraken has formed a strategic partnership with Deutsche Börse to bring crypto trading directly to the Frankfurt exchange. The goal is to offer secure, regulated access to digital assets for both European institutions and everyday traders. It’s a move that puts Europe in a stronger position to compete with Wall Street heavyweights like BlackRock and Fidelity as the crypto market continues to expand.
We just announced a groundbreaking partnership with Deutsche Börse Group to bring TradFi & crypto closer than ever.
FX via 360T is phase one. Derivatives, enhanced liquidity, Embed, & xStocks are next.
Institutional access is getting a serious upgrade.https://t.co/rtunQkmtyn
— Kraken (@krakenfx) December 4, 2025
Traders will gain exposure to major cryptocurrencies, including Bitcoin and Ethereum, through Deutsche Börse’s platform. Kraken will provide liquidity and custody solutions, leveraging its MiCA license from Ireland’s Central Bank. The partnership aligns with Europe’s push for self-sovereign crypto markets post-Brexit.
Partnership strengthens EU Crypto infrastructure.
Deutsche Börse, which runs Germany’s largest stock exchange, is looking to bring crypto fully into the mix alongside traditional assets. Kraken will handle multi-asset order routing and provide deep liquidity across more than 100 trading pairs.
Executives from both sides stressed that as global crypto trading hit $2.5 trillion last quarter, the industry needs reliable, regulation-friendly infrastructure to keep up with growing demand.
This deal follows Kraken’s recent EU expansions, including crypto-collateralized futures on Kraken Pro in Ireland and Cyprus. It also builds on Deutsche Börse’s prior crypto ventures, including a digital asset custody unit launched in 2024. Analysts view the tie-up as a response to US spot ETF approvals under President Trump’s administration.
Europe builds rival to US Crypto dominance.
Wall Street controls more than 70% of the world’s crypto ETF assets, but Europe’s MiFID II and MiCA rules give it an edge when it comes to derivatives and custody. That’s why this partnership has the potential to draw in pension funds and banks overseeing more than €12 trillion in assets. Meanwhile, Kraken posted $648 million in revenue for Q3, a 50% jump from earlier periods, showing just how much momentum the space is gaining.
Notably, Kraken recently secured $800 million in fresh capital across two funding rounds, propelling its valuation to $20 billion. The funding included a strategic investment led by Citadel Securities, which demonstrated a clear vote of confidence from a traditional finance heavyweight and provided expertise in market structure and risk management. Kraken planned to allocate this capital to accelerate its global expansion into new markets and to bolster its regulated product development to align with the maturing regulatory landscape.
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