Submit one application per token via the Asset Listing Application Form. We only review assets that come through that form; direct emails, DMs or support tickets are ignored.
No. Kraken never charges a fee to list an asset and there is no paid fast‑track for review. Any third party claiming otherwise is not affiliated with Kraken.
Detailed tokenomics, contract address, on‑chain growth metrics, roadmap, security audit links, team bios and TGE details (if applicable). Concise, verifiable data speeds the review.
We aim to acknowledge complete applications within ~2 weeks. Complex cases can take longer when volumes are high.
1) Asset profile (market cap, liquidity, distribution)
2) Market fit & catalysts
3) Technical/security robustness
4) Regulatory posture in key jurisdictions
5) Community engagement. No single factor is decisive; we take a holistic view.
≈2–6 weeks for most EVM‑compatible tokens once internally approved. Non‑EVM chains or bespoke integrations can extend this window.
Yes – we accept applications pre‑TGE. Approval is contingent on the final contract matching the version reviewed and meeting launch‑ready security/liq standards.
We’re chain‑agnostic but require reliable nodes, established explorers and secure RPC endpoints. Unsupported or novel chains will add engineering lead‑time.
Projects are responsible for engaging qualified market makers. Kraken will coordinate with your chosen MM team during listing week to ensure tight spreads at launch.
Regional availability depends on local regulation. If Legal flags jurisdictional restrictions, certain trading pairs may be geo‑blocked on day one.
Maintain healthy liquidity, publish material updates promptly, and notify Kraken of contract migrations or significant tokenomic changes 30 days in advance. Kraken reserves the right to pause or delist assets that breach these standards.
Yes. Triggers include sustained illiquidity, repeated technical failures, or adverse regulatory actions. We’ll usually offer a remediation window first.
The public Listings Roadmap on kraken.com is the single source of truth for tokens that have cleared internal approval and are moving toward launch.
To list a crypto-asset on Kraken in the European Economic Area (EEA), the Markets in Crypto-assets Regulation (MiCAR) requires a MiCA-compliant whitepaper and an accompanying explanatory note.
Since 1 January 2025, all crypto-assets listed in the EEA must have a valid MiCA whitepaper. In line with ESMA’s implementation timeline, whitepapers must be prepared and submitted in XBRL (iXBRL) format since 23 December 2024, using the MiCA taxonomy and ESMA guidance.
Any project seeking to be listed on Kraken in the EEA must submit its whitepaper to a National Competent Authority (NCA) at least 20 business days prior to the intended listing date. If the whitepaper is not submitted on time, or if it does not comply with MiCAR requirements, the listing date may be delayed. The whitepaper must also be published on ESMA’s interim register and on Kraken’s website.
Kraken does not draft whitepapers on behalf of projects. Project teams are responsible for producing and submitting their own whitepaper and explanatory note. We strongly recommend seeking advice from a specialist firm or legal counsel if this expertise does not exist in-house.
Kraken has relationships with specialist firms who can assist with the drafting and submission of MiCA whitepapers. If you would like an introduction, please speak with your Kraken contact. If drafting in-house, European Commission–approved templates and ESMA guidance are publicly available. Kraken may also provide example .docx templates for reference only and accepts no liability for inaccuracies in these materials.
Please note: the above information does not constitute legal advice. You should consult your own legal representative(s) regarding the most up-to-date regulatory requirements when seeking to list a crypto-asset in the EEA.