The Currency analytics
By Sydney TheCMO
Kraken went on a hiring frenzy. The crypto exchange posted 50 Cyprus-linked job openings on LinkedIn in just two weeks, pretty much right after buying CFD broker Greenfield…
Senior roles dominate the job board - about 70% target experienced professionals or managers.
Software engineering roles? Nearly half the openings.
Product design, compliance, legal, and risk positions follow behind the tech jobs. Operations, finance, and marketing got fewer slots.
Kraken's move fits a bigger trend among crypto exchanges chasing MiFID licenses. Coinbase bought the Cyprus unit of BUX in 2025. Crypto.
The hiring push shows Kraken's commitment to Europe. Traditional brokers started offering spot crypto products too.
Kraken's aggressive hiring sets up its next European moves.
The CIF license from the Greenfield deal opens doors across the European Economic Area. Kraken can offer way more financial products under MiFID rules.
Technical roles got the most attention for good reason. Kraken's betting big on innovation and platform upgrades.
The MiCA license Kraken got in 2025 works alongside the MiFID setup. MiCA covers digital assets within EU rules, giving Kraken a clear path to expand services across the region.
Senior hires make sense when you're navigating European regulations. Kraken needs people who understand compliance, risk management, and local market quirks.
Crypto.com's CEO Kris Marszalek talked about needing both MiFID and MiCA licenses before. He said the dual approach lets exchanges offer comprehensive regulated products.
The job market for crypto talent got pretty wild. Senior AI/ML roles hitting $277,000 shows how much exchanges will pay for the right people.
Cyprus became a popular base for crypto operations. The island offers EU access without some of the stricter rules you'd face in Germany or France.
The Greenfield acquisition wasn't just about the license. Kraken got local expertise and existing relationships with European regulators.