/PRNewswire/ — KuCoin, a leading global, trust-based cryptocurrency platform, today announced that its European entity, KuCoin EU Exchange GmbH (KuCoin EU), has officially obtained a Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation (MiCAR) license in Austria. This authorization allows KuCoin EU to offer fully compliant digital asset services in 29 countries in the European Economic Area (EEA, excluding Malta).
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This authorization marks a major advancement in KuCoin’s global compliance roadmap and signifies that the company has successfully aligned itself with one of the world’s most comprehensive and demanding regulatory frameworks for digital assets.
The MiCAR Regulation is widely considered to be one of the most rigorous, structured and forward-looking regulatory systems for digital assets globally. By obtaining the license through its local EU entity, KuCoin strengthens its position as a compliant global exchange and validates its commitment to operating under the most trusted regulatory regimes in the world.
This achievement is part of KuCoin’s overall compliance expansion, including obtaining AUSTRAC registration for digital currency trading in Australia last November, as well as improving its compliance infrastructure in many major jurisdictions. MiCAR authorization enables KuCoin EU to provide secure, transparent and compliant services to millions of European users under a unified, high-integrity regulatory framework.
BCWong, CEO of KuCoin, commented:
“Obtaining the MiCAR license through our local entity in Austria is a milestone in KuCoin’s long-term trust and compliance strategy. The European MiCAR framework represents one of the highest regulatory standards in the world, and we are proud to meet this criterion. As part of our $2 billion Trust Project, KuCoin will continue to build a transparent, credible, security-focused Web3 infrastructure that builds user trust and supports responsible growth of the digital assets industry.
The MiCAR license strengthens KuCoin’s overall trust architecture, supported by the $2 billion Trust Project, industry-leading security certifications, such as SOC2 TypeII, ISO27001:2022, ISO27701 and CCSS, and ongoing third-party proof of reserves audits. With industry-leading risk and compliance systems, these pillars underline KuCoin’s commitment to their “Trust First, Trading Second” value, which enables individuals and institutions to access digital asset services with confidence and transparency.
“This milestone confirms KuCoin’s desire to expand internationally responsibly. Compliance is not just a regulatory obligation, it is the foundation of our long-term mission to provide secure, innovative and accessible digital asset services to users around the world,” added Wong. “As KuCoin continues to align with regulatory frameworks in more regions and countries, we remain committed to building trusted products, protecting user assets, and contributing to the healthy and sustainable development of the global cryptocurrency industry.”
As the launch of KuCoin EU’s fully compliant platform approaches, users in the EEA (excluding Malta) are encouraged to follow official KuCoin EU announcements to receive timely updates and early access information. EEA users can no longer register or integrate with the KuCoin Global platform. The MiCAR license not only marks a new chapter for KuCoin in Europe, but also an important step in shaping a more transparent, trusted and regulated future for digital assets globally.
About KuCoin EU
KuCoin EU Exchange GmbH is a licensed European entity established to offer digital asset services to users across the European Economic Area (EEA “*” except Malta). Authorized as a Crypto-Asset Service Provider (CASP Crypto-Asset Service Provider) under the Crypto-Asset Markets Regulation (MiCAR) with the Austrian Financial Market Authority (FMA), KuCoin EU is authorized to provide regulated services, including the custody and administration of crypto-assets, crypto-asset exchange services (crypto-fiat and crypto-crypto), placement of crypto-assets and crypto-asset services. transfer on behalf of clients.
Headquartered in Vienna, KuCoin EU operates in compliance with the applicable European regulatory framework, including MiCAR requirements for transparency, market integrity and investor protection.
KuCoin EU is not the operator of a crypto-asset exchange platform and does not provide investment advice.
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