Catenaa, Monday, February 02, 2026-KuCoin EU has completed a key regulatory milestone by obtaining its MiCAR license and appointed Sabina Liu as Managing Director to lead its European expansion.
The license, issued under the EU’s Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation, allows the firm to offer regulated services across the European Economic Area, including custody, crypto-asset exchange, placing, and transfer services.https://www.prnewswire.co.uk/news-releases/kucoin-eu-completes-micar-compliance-milestone-appoints-sabina-liu-as-managing-director-to-lead-next-phase-of-europe-expansion-302671675.html
Sabina Liu, formerly head of KuCoin Exchange’s institutional business, brings extensive experience in institutional markets and traditional finance, including 14 years at the London Stock Exchange Group overseeing Asia-Pacific business development.
She will drive local market operations, regulatory governance, and strategic growth as KuCoin EU enters a new compliance-focused phase.
The MiCAR license provides a harmonized regulatory framework for digital asset services in Europe, supporting long-term, stable operations and enhanced service quality.
CEO BC Wong said the regulatory achievement establishes a solid foundation for sustainable, compliant growth and positions KuCoin EU to deepen engagement with European users.
Liu emphasized the importance of compliance in advancing local operations and user services, noting that the license allows the company to focus on sustainable development while meeting regulatory requirements.
KuCoin EU, headquartered in Vienna, will operate under the Austrian Financial Market Authority, adhering to EU standards for transparency, market integrity, and investor protection.
The regulatory milestone underscores the growing importance of MiCAR in shaping European crypto markets and highlights KuCoin EU’s commitment to building a structured and compliant regional presence.
