Vienna, Austria, February 20, 2026 Chainwire
KuCoin EU Exchange GmbH today announced the expansion of its local compliance and governance team in Austria as part of its long-term commitment to responsible and regulated growth in the European markets.
KuCoin EU, which operates under the EU Crypto Asset Regulations (MiCAR) market, is strengthening its institutional framework by recruiting experienced experts in AML and sanctions compliance. This expansion reflects the company’s focus on building a durable, locally embedded operating structure compliant with European supervisory standards.
KuCoin EU believes that sustainable growth in Europe requires strong internal controls, experienced local leadership, and governance systems that can support long-term operations within a mature regulatory environment.
Leadership and Local Governance
KuCoin EU is led by a Vienna-based management team with extensive experience in regulated financial markets.
Sabina Liu, Managing Director of KuCoin EU, previously led KuCoin’s institutional business and spent more than 10 years at the London Stock Exchange Group (LSEG), working closely with global investment banks and cross-border trading institutions.
“Trust should be built on structures, not slogans,” said Sabina Liu, Managing Director of KuCoin EU. “Our priority in Austria is to build a governance framework that reflects the expectations of European regulators and our responsibilities to the EU market. By investing in experienced local compliance experts, we are strengthening our compliance-first operating model designed for long-term stability and transparency.”
Together, the leadership team is building a locally embedded governance structure that emphasizes regulatory coordination, institutional discipline, and responsible innovation.
Commitment to the European Market
The expansion of KuCoin EU’s local compliance team reflects its broader strategy to establish a fully regulated and locally managed cryptocurrency asset services provider in Austria and across the European Economic Area.
KuCoin EU is committed to prudent operations, regulatory alignment, and long-term market stability as it continues to build its presence in Europe.
About KuCoin EU
KuCoin EU is a licensed European entity established to provide digital asset services to users across the European Economic Area (EEA “*” excluding Malta) through Kucoin.eu. Approved as a Cryptocurrency Services Provider (CASP) under the Markets in Cryptocurrency Assets Regulation (MiCAR), KuCoin EU is authorized to provide regulated services including custody and management of cryptocurrency assets, cryptocurrency exchange services (cryptocurrencies and cryptocurrencies), cryptocurrency placement and transfer services on behalf of clients.
Headquartered in Vienna, Austria, KuCoin EU operates in accordance with the applicable EU regulatory framework, including MiCAR requirements regarding transparency, market integrity and investor protection.
Website: www.kucoin.eu
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