{"id":194625,"date":"2023-10-05T15:39:49","date_gmt":"2023-10-05T15:39:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/tokenstalk.info\/?p=194625"},"modified":"2023-10-05T15:39:49","modified_gmt":"2023-10-05T15:39:49","slug":"kraken-set-to-acquire-dutch-exchange-bcm-eyes-european-expansion","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/tokenstalk.info\/crypto\/kraken-set-to-acquire-dutch-exchange-bcm-eyes-european-expansion\/","title":{"rendered":"Kraken set to acquire Dutch exchange BCM, eyes European expansion"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>United States-based exchange Kraken has announced\u00a0a pending deal to acquire Netherlands-based cryptocurrency exchange Coin Meester B.V. (BCM) as it sets its sights on European expansion.<\/p>\n<p>While financial details of the deal have not been disclosed, Kraken and BCM announced the coming acquisition following the European Union\u2019s implementation of its Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) regulatory framework.<\/p>\n<p>The announcement from Kraken highlights its plans to grow its business across Europe, having acquired virtual asset service provider (VASP) licenses to operate in Ireland, Italy and Spain.<\/p>\n<p>A statement from Kraken CEO David Ripley highlighted the strength of the Netherlands economy, the high level of cryptocurrency adoption and a culture of innovation as driving reasons for looking to establish a base of operations in the country.<\/p>\n<blockquote><p>\u201cThe acquisition of BCM will give Kraken a sizable position in the Dutch market and will allow BCM\u2019s clients to benefit from an even more robust product offering.\u201d<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>BCM co-founder and CEO Mitchell Zandwijken said that its existing client base would benefit from Kraken\u2019s investment and innovations set to come from the acquisition. <\/p>\n<blockquote><p>\u201cKraken is the pioneer in this field with a track record spanning well over a decade, making it the perfect steward of our business going forward.\u201d<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>BCM, which recently rebranded from Bitcoin Meester, was established in 2017 and offers cryptocurrency trading and staking services, including access to over 170 cryptocurrencies. <\/p>\n<p>The company is registered as a Dutch cryptocurrency service provider with De Nederlandsche Bank, the country\u2019s central bank.\u00a0Both companies note\u00a0that the deal is subject to regulatory approval, which will include clearance from the Dutch central bank.<\/p>\n<p>Cointelegraph has reached out to Kraken and BCM for comments on the acquisition.<\/p>\n<p><strong><em>Magazine:\u00a0The Truth Behind Cuba\u2019s Bitcoin Revolution: An on-the-ground report<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Source: <a href=\"https:\/\/cointelegraph.com\/news\/kraken-to-acquire-dutch-exchange-bcm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Read Full Article<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>United States-based exchange Kraken has announced\u00a0a pending deal to acquire Netherlands-based cryptocurrency exchange Coin Meester&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":194624,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v21.8 - 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