Kraken Expands in Europe, Acquiring Dutch Crypto Exchange BCM
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Kraken acquiring Dutch crypto exchange BCM as part of European expansion
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Deal comes after EU implemented new crypto regulatory framework MiCA
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Kraken has licenses to operate in Ireland, Italy and Spain
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BCM rebrand from Bitcoin Meester, founded 2017, offers crypto trading
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Deal pending regulatory approval including from Dutch central bank
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