KuCoin, a global crypto platform, announced that its European entity, KuCoin EU Exchange GmbH, has reportedly obtained a Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) license in Austria. This authorization allows KuCoin EU to offer “compliant” digital asset services across 29 countries in the European Economic Area (EEA, with the exception of Malta).
The approval marks a key milestone in KuCoin’s compliance roadmap and signifies the company’s alignment with one of the digital asset regulatory frameworks in the world.
MiCA is now reportedly regarded as one of the most “structured and forward-looking regulatory systems for digital assets globally.”
By securing the license via its local EU entity, KuCoin reinforces its position as a compliance-aligned “global exchange and validates its commitment to operating under the world’s most trusted regulatory regimes.”
The update builds upon KuCoin’s broader compliance expansion, including securing AUSTRAC Digital Currency Exchange Registration in Australia this November, as well as the “enhancement of its compliance infrastructure across multiple major jurisdictions.”
MiCA authorization enables KuCoin EU to deliver “compliant services to European users under a unified, high-integrity regulatory framework.”
BC Wong, CEO of KuCoin, commented that securing the MiCA license with our local entity in Austria is “a defining milestone in KuCoin’s long-term Trust and Compliance strategy.”
Wong added that Europe’s MiCA framework represents “one of the highest regulatory standards.”
As part of their $2B Trust Project, KuCoin will continue building Web3 infrastructure that strengthens “user trust and supports the responsible growth of the digital asset industry.”
The MiCA license aims to elevate KuCoin’s architecture, supported by the $2B Trust Project, security certifications such “as SOC 2 Type II, ISO 27001:2022, ISO 27701, and CCSS, and ongoing third-party Proof-of-Reserves audits.”
With risk and compliance systems, these pillars underscore KuCoin’s commitment to “Trust First. Trade Next.”, empowering individuals and institutions to access digital asset services with confidence and transparency.
As noted in the update, this milestone strengthens KuCoin’s commitment to 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,”
Wong also noted that as KuCoin continues to align with regulatory frameworks across more regions and countries, they remain “dedicated to building products, safeguarding user assets, and contributing to the development of the crypto industry.”
With the launch of KuCoin EU’s compliant platform approaching, EEA users (except in Malta) are encouraged to follow KuCoin EU’s updates.
As clarified in the update, EEA users may no longer register or onboard on KuCoin Global’s platform. The MiCAR license marks not only a “new chapter for KuCoin in Europe but also step toward shaping a regulated digital asset future globally.”
Founded in 2017, KuCoin is a crypto platform reportedly serving over 40 million users across 200+ countries and regions.
KuCoin offers access to digital assets and solutions, “including Web3 wallet, Spot and Futures trading, institutional services, and payments.”
KuCoin holds SOC 2 Type II, ISO 27001:2022, ISO 27701:2025, and CCSS certifications and is committed to “security, compliance.”