- MiCAR is considered by many to be one of the world’s most stringent, organized and progressive digital asset regulations.
- With this accreditation, KuCoin EU Exchange can provide fully compliant digital asset services in 29 EEA countries (excluding Malta).
KuCoina leading global cryptocurrency platform based on trust, today revealed that KuCoin EU Exchange GmbH (KuCoin EU), its European subsidiary, has formally acquired a license for Markets in Crypto-Asset Regulation (MiCAR) in Austria. With this accreditation, KuCoin EU Exchange can provide fully compliant digital asset services in 29 European Economic Area (EEA) countries (excluding Malta).
This accreditation represents a significant step forward for KuCoin’s worldwide compliance plan and the company’s successful alignment with one of the world’s most comprehensive and rigorous digital asset regulatory frameworks.
MiCAR is considered by many to be one of the world’s most stringent, organized and progressive digital asset regulations. KuCoin reaffirms its commitment to operate under the most trusted regulatory framework in the world and strengthens its position as a compliant global exchange by obtaining the license through its local EU organization.
The achievement is part of KuCoin’s larger global compliance growth, which also includes the enhancement of its compliance infrastructure in many key countries and the acquisition of the AUSTRAC Digital Currency Exchange Registration in Australia in November. Under a single high-integrity regulatory framework, KuCoin EU can provide millions of European customers with secure, transparent and compliant services thanks to MiCAR authorization.
BC Wong, CEO of KuCoin, commented:
“Securing the MiCAR license with our local entity in Austria is a crucial milestone in KuCoin’s long-term strategy for trust and compliance. Europe’s MiCAR framework represents one of the highest regulatory standards worldwide, and we are proud to meet this benchmark. As part of our $2 billion Trust Project, KuCoin will continue to build transparent, trustworthy and credible infrastructure for web3 and user growth that strengthens the infrastructure of the web and the infrastructure of user trust.” digital asset industry.”
Backed by a $2 billion trust project, leading security certifications including SOC 2 Type II, ISO 27001:2022, ISO 27701 and CCSS, as well as continuous third-party audits of proof-of-reserves, the MiCAR license further strengthens KuCoin’s global trust architecture. These pillars, which include industry-leading risk and compliance procedures, highlight KuCoin’s commitment to “Trust First. Trade Next.” by enabling people and organizations to use digital asset services with security and transparency.
“This milestone reinforces KuCoin’s commitment to responsible global expansion. Compliance is not just a regulatory obligation – it is the foundation of our long-term mission to deliver secure, innovative and accessible digital asset services to users worldwide,” BC added. “As KuCoin continues to adapt to regulations across more regions and countries, we remain dedicated to building reliable products, protecting user assets, and contributing to the healthy and sustainable development of the global crypto industry.”
Users within the EEA (except from Malta) are requested to bring the KuCoin official to the attention statements to receive timely updates and early access information as the debut of KuCoin EU’s fully compliant platform nears. KuCoin Global’s platform may no longer allow EEA users to register or onboard. In addition to ushering in a new era for KuCoin EU in Europe, the MiCAR license is a major step towards a more open, trusted and regulated future for digital assets on a worldwide scale.
Founded in 2017, KuCoin is a prominent worldwide cryptocurrency platform based on trust, catering to more than 40 million users in more than 200 nations and regions. The platform, which has a well-established reputation for reliability, uses the latest blockchain technology, strong liquidity solutions and sophisticated user account security to provide a secure trading environment. Web3 wallets, spot and futures trading, institutional services and payments are just some of the more than 1,000 digital assets and solutions that KuCoin provides.
It has been recognized as a “Top 50 Global Unicorn” by Hurun and one of the “Best Crypto Apps and Exchanges” by Forbes. Led by CEO BC Wong, KuCoin is dedicated to security, compliance and innovation and is certified in SOC 2 Type II, ISO 27001:2022, ISO 27701:2025 and CCSS. KuCoin’s industry-leading standards for protecting user funds are highlighted by the fact that it is the only prominent worldwide exchange to have received all four key security certifications.
KuCoin EU Exchange GmbH is a licensed European company established to provide digital asset services to customers via www.kucoin.eu throughout the European Economic Area (“EEA”*”), with the exception of Malta. KuCoin EU is authorized to offer regulated services, such as crypto-asset administration and custody, crypto-asset exchange services (crypto-fiat and crypto-crypto), crypto-asset placement and transfer services on behalf of clients, as a Crypto-Asset Service Provider (CASP) under the Markets in Crypto-Assets Authority (FMA Financial Authority Regulation (FMA)).
Headquartered in Vienna, KuCoin EU complies with all relevant EU regulations, including MiCAR’s criteria for investor protection, market integrity and transparency. KuCoin EU is not an operator of a trading platform for crypto-assets, nor does it provide financial advice.
