Hassan Maishera
KuCoin, a leading global crypto platform built on trust, has been expanding its presence globally via acquisitions and securing licenses. The company is now expanding its footprint in Europe thanks to the latest license it obtained.
KuCoin EU Obtains the MiCAR License in Austria
KuCoin has announced that its European entity, KuCoin EU Exchange GmbH (KuCoin EU), has officially obtained a Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation (MiCAR) license in Austria.
In a press release shared with Cryptowisser, the crypto exchange said this license allows KuCoin EU Exchange to offer fully compliant digital asset services across 29 countries in the European Economic Area (EEA, except Malta.)
KuCoin added that MiCAR is widely regarded as one of the most rigorous, structured, and forward-looking regulatory systems for digital assets globally. By securing the license via its local EU entity, KuCoin continues to position itself as a compliance-aligned global exchange.
This latest development comes roughly a week after KuCoin secured AUSTRAC Digital Currency Exchange Registration in Australia. The MiCAR authorization enables KuCoin EU to deliver secure, transparent, and compliant services to millions of European users under a unified, high-integrity regulatory framework.
While commenting on this milestone, BC Wong, CEO of KuCoin, said,
“Securing the MiCAR license with our local entity in Austria is a defining milestone in KuCoin’s long-term Trust and Compliance strategy. Europe’s MiCAR framework represents one of the highest regulatory standards worldwide, and we are proud to meet this benchmark. As part of our $2B Trust Project, KuCoin will continue building transparent, credible, and security-driven Web3 infrastructure that strengthens user trust and supports the responsible growth of the digital asset industry.”
KuCoin Continues to Build Its Strong Compliance and Regulatory Base
According to the crypto exchange, this license elevates its global trust architecture, supported by a $2B Trust Project, top-tier security certifications such as SOC 2 Type II, ISO 27001:2022, ISO 27701, and CCSS, and ongoing third-party Proof-of-Reserves audits.
Last month, KuCoin became the first top cryptocurrency exchange to obtain the CCSS certification, ensuring that it now holds all four leading security and privacy certifications.
BC added that,
“This milestone strengthens KuCoin’s commitment to responsible global expansion. Compliance is not simply a regulatory obligation—it is the foundation of our long-term mission to deliver secure, innovative, and accessible digital asset services to users worldwide. As KuCoin continues to align with regulatory frameworks across more regions and countries, we remain dedicated to building trusted products, safeguarding user assets, and contributing to the healthy and sustainable development of the global crypto industry.”
With the launch of KuCoin EU’s fully compliant platform approaching, KuCoin added that EEA users may no longer register or onboard on KuCoin Global's platform.
KuCoin has been around since 2017 and currently serves over 40 million users across 200+ countries and regions. KuCoin offers access to 1,000+ digital assets and solutions, including Web3 wallet, Spot and Futures trading, institutional services, and payments.
