KuCoin has secured a Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) license in Austria, a move that expands its regulated presence across the European Union.

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The approval, granted to its local entity KuCoin EU Exchange GmbH, allows the platform to offer digital asset services in 29 European Economic Area (EEA) countries under the EU’s unified crypto regulatory framework.

A Major Step Under the MiCA Regulatory Framework

The MiCA framework, which took full effect in December 2024, establishes uniform requirements for crypto service providers across the European Union.

With its Austrian authorization, KuCoin EU Exchange GmbH is now permitted to offer trading, custody, and other digital asset services across 29 EEA countries through MiCA’s passporting mechanism.

To meet MiCA obligations, exchanges must comply with capital adequacy standards, segregate customer assets, adhere to transparency rules, and obtain approval from national regulators.

KuCoin reports that it has implemented several security and compliance measures to meet these requirements, including SOC 2 Type II, ISO 27001:2022, ISO 27701, and CCSS certifications, alongside third-party proof-of-reserves audits.

CEO BC Wong said the authorization aligns with the company’s long-term compliance plans and reflects the regulatory expectations set under MiCA.

KuCoin’s Expanded Access Under EU Passporting Rules

Under MiCA’s passporting mechanism, KuCoin can now operate its digital asset services across 29 EEA countries, once it is licensed in Austria. This places the exchange among other major platforms, such as Coinbase, Kraken, and Bitstamp, that secured authorization ahead of the regulation’s full rollout.

The license is designed to expand KuCoin’s ability to serve users within a unified regulatory framework that applies consistent standards across member states.

This development also aligns with the company’s broader “$2 Billion Trust Project,” which includes efforts to enhance compliance systems and follows its AUSTRAC registration in Australia in November.

As part of the transition, EEA users except those in Malta will gain access to KuCoin EU’s upcoming MiCA-compliant platform, while new registrations on KuCoin Global will no longer be available within the region.

Industry Implications and Outlook

KuCoin’s MiCA approval reinforces a broader shift in the crypto sector as exchanges adapt to tighter regulatory expectations. For investors, MiCA brings more clarity around standards for disclosure, asset protection, and operational oversight. For exchanges, it creates a consistent framework that simplifies cross-border operations.

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As the European market continues to formalize its digital asset rules, KuCoin’s alignment with MiCA positions it to compete more effectively with other regulated exchanges. The company says it will continue scaling its compliance programs as it expands across additional jurisdictions.

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MiCA license in Austria lets KuCoin offer regulated crypto services across 29 EEA states, boosting its compliance, security standards, and EU market reach. KuCoin has obtained a Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) license in Austria through its European subsidiary, enabling the…

KuCoin has secured a major regulatory victory in Europe with its announcement that KuCoin EU Exchange GmbH (KuCoin EU) has obtained a Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation (MiCAR) license in Austria.

Big news for Europe, bigger news for the world! KuCoin EU is now officially MiCAR-compliant and approved by the Austrian FMA! Secure, regulated crypto access is coming to the EU very soon.

The future of crypto is global and compliant. Let’s go! #KuCoin #MiCAR… pic.twitter.com/UgeQGRFJpf

— KuCoin (@kucoincom) November 28, 2025

The approval allows KuCoin EU to provide fully compliant digital asset services across 29 countries in the European Economic Area (EEA), excluding Malta.

MiCAR is recognized for its rigorous standards and harmonized rules, designed to enhance investor protection, platform transparency, and market stability. By achieving full authorization through its Austrian entity, KuCoin demonstrates its commitment to operating responsibly within trusted regulatory regimes.

The MiCAR license follows a series of recent compliance milestones, including KuCoin’s securing of AUSTRAC Digital Currency Exchange Registration in Australia in November, alongside ongoing upgrades to its global compliance infrastructure across multiple jurisdictions.

With this new approval, KuCoin EU said it is positioned to roll out secure, transparent, and compliant digital asset services to millions of European users under a unified regulatory framework—an offering that many exchanges have yet to achieve.

Leaders Point Out MiCAR as a Defining Moment for KuCoin

BC Wong, CEO of KuCoin, called the approval a major achievement for the company’s long-term Trust and Compliance strategy. “Securing the MiCAR license with our local entity in Austria is a defining milestone,” Wong said. “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 responsible industry growth.”

KuCoin stated that its regulatory progress is supported by a robust trust architecture, including SOC 2 Type II, ISO 27001:2022, ISO 27701, and CCSS certifications, as well as independent Proof-of-Reserves audits—all of which reinforce its “Trust First. Trade Next.” philosophy.

New EU Platform Coming Soon as Users Transition

With MiCAR authorization secured, KuCoin EU is preparing to launch a fully compliant European platform. Users across the EEA, except for Malta, will soon receive early-access updates and onboarding information. Moving forward, new user registrations will no longer be supported through KuCoin Global.

The MiCAR license marks not just a new chapter for KuCoin in Europe, but also a broader shift toward a safer, more transparent, and more regulated digital asset ecosystem worldwide.

Bybit Secures Austria’s MiCA License

Earlier this year, Bybit, the world’s second-largest crypto exchange by trading volume, officially planted its flag in Europe. The company has also received a MiCAR license from Austria’s Financial Market Authority, as stated in a May 29 news release.

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