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BCM Exchange
Dutch cryptocurrency broker and exchange-style service operated by Coin Meester B.V., previously known as Bitcoin Meester and Bitladon. Kraken announced an agreement to acquire BCM in October 2023 and later announced completion of the acquisition in September 2024. BCM subsequently directed users toward Kraken, and BCM communications described the acquisition as completed on 2025-01-07. HEI treats the independent BCM Exchange entity as acquired rather than simply dead because the service was absorbed into Kraken.
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Summary
Dutch cryptocurrency broker and exchange-style service operated by Coin Meester B.V., previously known as Bitcoin Meester and Bitladon. Kraken announced an agreement to acquire BCM in October 2023 and later announced completion of the acquisition in September 2024. BCM subsequently directed users toward Kraken, and BCM communications described the acquisition as completed on 2025-01-07. HEI treats the independent BCM Exchange entity as acquired rather than simply dead because the service was absorbed into Kraken.
Timeline
Kraken describes BCM, Coin Meester B.V., as founded in 2017 and as one of the Netherlands' oldest registered crypto brokers, offering buy, sell, and staking services for crypto assets.
Kraken announced the closing of its acquisition of Coin Meester B.V. (BCM) on 2024-09-24 as part of its European expansion strategy.
BCM and Kraken support materials indicated that BCM clients would be migrated or directed to Kraken following the acquisition, with BCM account closure or transition communications centered on 2025-01-07.