August 7, 2025
5 min read
Theia Patin
Kraken highlights France’s growing crypto adoption, MiCA regulation, and grassroots education fueling a financial revolution.
Kraken Lifts the Veil: France, The New Quietly Emerging Crypto Epicenter
In brief
- Kraken goes to meet the French to popularize crypto.
- 64% of non-holders say they are ready to buy cryptos.
- The MiCA-PSAN framework makes France a favorable ground for adoption.
- 35.1% of respondents would invest €1,000 in crypto.
- 63.98% of interested but non-holding French individuals plan to buy crypto assets.
- 63.29% are ready to pay directly in crypto.
- 31.10% already own crypto, with over 32% having bought or traded in the last six months.
- 75.7% believe “crypto is made for people like them,” indicating strong cultural acceptance. These statistics, based on a panel of 2,600 people across France’s 13 regions, show widespread enthusiasm beyond Parisian technophiles. Regions like Occitanie and Grand Est even surpass Île-de-France in purchase intention, demonstrating how local word-of-mouth is democratizing innovation.
- The EU adopted the MiCA regulation: effective June 30, 2024, for stablecoins and December 30, 2024, for crypto asset service providers (CASP).
- France, a pioneer with the PSAN status since 2019, mandates registration for custody, trading, and platform operation. Practically, beginners can verify in two clicks whether an exchange holds an AMF registration number before depositing euros. This makes the sector one of the best supervised globally, far from the often-portrayed Wild West.
- Diversification: Direct access to assets denominated in dollars or bitcoin offers protection against monetary erosion.
- Global payments: Euro stablecoin transfers take seconds and cost cents, compared to days and €20 fees for out-of-zone SEPA wires.
- Passive income: Staking tokens to secure networks.
- Commerce: Merchants accepting crypto increased from 11,000 mid-2024 to over 16,000 mid-2025. The message is clear: crypto is no longer an insider’s bet but a mainstream financial option normalizing rapidly.
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The financial revolution is already in your pocket, Kraken proves it
In just over a decade, cryptocurrency has evolved from a geek curiosity to a driving force in digital finance. By the end of 2024, more than 560 million people owned crypto-assets, representing 6.8% of the global population. The total market capitalization nearly reached $3.9 trillion last year, with analysts projecting 750 to 900 million holders by 2025. The wave of adoption is already significant. A recent Kraken survey conducted in June 2025 in France reveals that 64% of non-holders plan to buy cryptocurrencies, 63% are ready to use them for payments, and over one-third would consider them for long-term savings. With the European Union harmonizing regulations through the MiCA (Markets in Crypto-Assets) framework, beginners face a landscape rich with opportunities and safeguards. This article aims to clarify the fundamentals, assess the potential, and help newcomers take their first confident steps into crypto.France, Europe’s locomotive?
A study carried out by Kraken
Founded in 2011 in San Francisco, Kraken is one of the pioneering cryptocurrency exchanges worldwide. Its mission is to provide simple yet highly secure access to buying, selling, and custody of digital assets for both retail and professional investors. Kraken is a regulated platform, registered as a PSAN (digital asset service provider) in France, and holds licenses across Europe, the UK, and the US. It offers spot and derivatives trading, staking solutions, reporting tools, and 24/7 customer support. Underlying all this is a clear editorial philosophy: crypto must be understood, not endured. Kraken invests heavily in education through articles, tutorials, and physical events to convert curiosity into informed adoption.Figures that speak
A regulated framework to reassure
A worldwide adoption accelerating
The global crypto community grew by 34% in 2024 compared to 2023. Projections estimate 750 to 900 million holders by 2025.Why?
Crypto in Everyday Life: Use Cases
| Daily need | Crypto solution | Perceived effect |
| ––––––––––––––––––- | ––––––––––––––––- | –––––––––––––––––––––––––- |
| Send €200 to a close Erasmus friend in Canada | Stablecoin | Arrives in 5 seconds, cost < €0.01 |
| Protect €50 per month from inflation | Recurring purchase of Bitcoin or Ether | Simple Dollar-Cost Averaging (DCA) via regulated app |
| Optimize a stock/bond portfolio | 5–10% allocation in BTC via a European crypto ETF | Diversification uncorrelated to stock market cycles |
| Support a digital artist | Purchase an NFT | Certificate of ownership & direct income to creator |
First steps in crypto… with Kraken
1. Open an account on Kraken
Kraken is registered as PSAN in France and compliant with the European MiCA framework, ensuring transparency about where your euros go. Creating a profile takes just minutes, with “Starter” or “Pro” plans tailored to your needs.2. Pass KYC without headache
Identity verification involves submitting an ID document, a secure selfie, and sometimes proof of address. This process protects against fraud and money laundering. Kraken provides clear guidance at every step.3. Secure your assets like a pro
Your first cryptos can remain safely on Kraken, which uses major cold storage and regular audits. Tutorials and 24/7 support are available. For maximum security, consider hardware wallets like Ledger or Trezor.4. Invest small… but regularly
Activate recurring purchases (DCA) in the app: €10, €20, or €50 weekly or monthly. This smooths out volatility while keeping your budget under control.5. Keep learning continuously, on and off the platform
Kraken offers educational articles, webinars, and a physical “Crypto Tour of France.” Complement this with local meetups, student associations, and the CoinTribune Read2Earn program to stay informed and rewarded.The next step is yours
Crypto is no longer a gamble for adventurers; it is a financial technology embraced by hundreds of millions, regulated by authorities, and supported by a united community. In France, nearly two-thirds of the curious are ready to dive in. The MiCA-PSAN framework removes regulatory uncertainty, and everyday use cases multiply. If you are a beginner, the barrier to entry has never been lower: download Kraken, secure your keys, start with €100, and watch your journey unfold. Join the vanguard building a faster, more transparent, and more inclusive financial future. As with any innovation, the best understanding comes from experimentation. What if the next financial revolution fits in your smartphone pocket? It’s your move. Not investment advice. Crypto trading involves risk of loss. Spot trading provided by Payward Europe Solutions Limited t/a Kraken, authorised by the Central Bank of Ireland. Staking is unregulated. Trading derivatives involves significant risks and is not appropriate for all investors. The value of your investment may go down or up. See Risk Disclosure on eu.kraken.com. Derivatives products are provided by Payward Europe Digital Solutions (CY) Limited, regulated by the Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC), licence no 342/17.Source: Kraken Lifts the Veil: France, The New Quietly Emerging Crypto Epicenter on August 7, 2025.