What this means
The named legal entity is authorized under MiCA to provide the services listed in the official record.
Centralized exchange
Kraken MiCA Status
Verified MiCA authorization
Payward Global Solutions Limited, the legal entity mapped to Kraken, has a verified MiCA authorization from Central Bank of Ireland (CBI) in Ireland. The official record lists 1 permitted crypto-asset services and notifications for 1 host states.
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What MiCA authorization is mapped to Kraken?
The current official record shows an active MiCA authorization held by Payward Global Solutions Limited and issued by Central Bank of Ireland (CBI) in Ireland. This statement applies to that named entity and its recorded services.
What this does not mean
It does not guarantee solvency, cybersecurity, investment performance or availability of every Kraken product in every EU country.
Regulatory Summary
- Licensed legal entity
- Payward Global Solutions Limited
- Authorization type
- MiCA CASP authorization
- Current status
- Authorized CASP
- Home member state
- Ireland
- Competent authority
- Central Bank of Ireland (CBI)
- Authorization date
- 25 June 2025
- Withdrawal date
- Not applicable
- Official record identifier
- 9845003D98SCC2851458
Brand and Entity Relationship
The official MiCA authorization is held by Payward Global Solutions Limited. Crypto University maps this entity to the Kraken consumer platform using verified regulatory and official website evidence.
LEI: 9845003D98SCC2851458
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European legal entities
Payward Global Solutions Limited
Ireland · CBI
Verified MiCA authorization
Payward Europe Solutions Limited
Ireland · CBI
Verified MiCA authorization
Authorized Services
Operation of a trading platform
Operating a multilateral system where crypto-asset interests can interact.
Official wording
b. operation of a trading platform for crypto-assets
EU Coverage
Home member state: Ireland. The register records 1 additional host state.
Show recorded host states (1)
- Cyprus
A recorded notification does not guarantee that every product is available. Availability may depend on the entity, service, local rules and platform restrictions.
Sources and verification
- Regulatory source
- European Securities and Markets Authority
- Last verified
- 25 June 2025
Important Limitations
MiCA authorization does not guarantee solvency, profitability, asset-price stability, recovery from fraud, absence of cyberattacks, suitability for you or availability of every product in every country. This page is informational and is not legal, regulatory, investment or financial advice.