Altcoins News
By Sydney TheCMO
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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…
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Senior roles dominate the job board - about 70% target experienced professionals or managers.
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Software engineering roles? Nearly half the openings.
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Product design, compliance, legal, and risk positions follow behind the tech jobs. Operations, finance, and marketing got fewer slots.
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Kraken's move fits a bigger trend among crypto exchanges chasing MiFID licenses. Coinbase bought the Cyprus unit of BUX in 2025. Crypto.
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The hiring push shows Kraken's commitment to Europe. Traditional brokers started offering spot crypto products too.
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Kraken's aggressive hiring sets up its next European moves.
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The CIF license from the Greenfield deal opens doors across the European Economic Area. Kraken can offer way more financial products under MiFID rules.
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Technical roles got the most attention for good reason. Kraken's betting big on innovation and platform upgrades.
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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.
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Senior hires make sense when you're navigating European regulations. Kraken needs people who understand compliance, risk management, and local market quirks.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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The Greenfield acquisition wasn't just about the license. Kraken got local expertise and existing relationships with European regulators.
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