KuCoin EU Files MiCAR Application in Austria for Compliant EEA Operations

On February 20, 2025, KuCoin EU Exchange GmbH announced its application for a Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation (MiCAR) license in Austria. This move aims to establish KuCoin EU as a fully compliant crypto-asset service provider within the EU/EEA. Headquartered in Vienna, KuCoin EU intends to leverage KuCoin's technology to offer secure crypto products and services across 30 EU and EEA member countries. KuCoin's CEO, BC Wong, emphasized the company's commitment to compliance and user experience. Oliver Stauber (CEO) and Christian Niedermueller (COO), veterans of the European crypto industry, will lead KuCoin EU, ensuring compliance with European regulatory standards.