In this special episode recorded live at the buzzing Blockchain Ireland Summit 2025, our host Sebastian Grube sits down with Andrew Mulvenny, General Manager of the Trading Platform at Kraken, for a lively and insightful conversation that captures the spirit of innovation and momentum in the crypto world right now.

Andrew joins us fresh from the stage and dives straight into what brought Kraken to this year’s summit, from its commitment to supporting the growing Irish and European blockchain community, to its excitement about the regulatory clarity brought by MiCA. There’s a real sense that 2025 is a turning point for the industry—and Kraken is leading from the front.

Throughout the episode, Andrew shares Kraken’s big moves this year, including the launch of Kraken Embed in partnership with Bunq, the acquisition of NinjaTrader in the U.S., and the rollout of tokenised equities for global markets. It’s all part of Kraken’s mission to break down the barriers between traditional finance and crypto, creating a more accessible, open financial future for everyone.

Sebastian and Andrew also reflect on what’s changed in the past year and where things are heading. With stablecoins gaining serious traction, tokenisation moving from hype to reality, and big-name partnerships like Kraken x MasterCard making waves, the conversation paints a picture of a sector that’s no longer just building—but delivering.

Looking ahead, Andrew shares his hopes for 2026, including mass adoption of tokenised assets and a new generation of users engaging with crypto in everyday life. If you’re interested in the real-world evolution of blockchain, this is one episode you won’t want to miss.

So grab your headphones and tune in to hear how Kraken is shaping the future—one innovation at a time—from the heart of Dublin’s premier blockchain gathering.

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Available on the Blockchain Ireland website: https://www.blockchainireland.ie/podcasts/

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Host: Sebastian Grube - Co-Chair of Events and Communication Working Group

https://www.linkedin.com/in/sebastiangrube/

Name: Andrew Mulvenny - General Manager

https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrew-mulvenny/

https://www.kraken.com/

https://www.linkedin.com/company/krakenfx/

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About Blockchain Ireland

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