KuCoin EU Secures MiCAR Licence and Appoints Sabina Liu as Managing Director

KuCoin EU has obtained its Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation (MiCAR) licence and appointed Sabina Liu as Managing Director to lead the company's European operations.
 

In her new role, Liu will oversee strategic development and local market operations across Europe. She previously led KuCoin Exchange's institutional business, where she drove the expansion of institutional partnerships and market growth. Before joining KuCoin, she spent 14 years at London Stock Exchange Group (LSEG), leading business development across the Asia-Pacific region and managing relationships with global investment banks trading on the secondary markets of the London Stock Exchange.
 

The management appointment follows the company's acquisition of its MiCAR licence under the EU's Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation.
 

BC Wong, Chief Executive Officer, KuCoin

BC Wong, Chief Executive Officer, KuCoin commented:

Europe remains a core market in KuCoin's long-term compliance strategy. Obtaining the MiCAR licence represents a critical step. It not only establishes a solid regulatory foundation but also positions KuCoin EU for sustainable and compliant operations across the region. Sabina's experience spanning institutional markets and traditional financial infrastructure will be instrumental as KuCoin EU enters its next stage of development and enhances services for European users.

Liu commented on the regulatory framework and the company's future direction.

Sabina Liu, Managing Director, KuCoin EU

 Sabina Liu, Managing Director, KuCoin EU said:

MiCAR provides a clear and unified regulatory framework for the European crypto industry. With the completion of our core compliance foundations, KuCoin EU will now focus on deepening local operations and continuously improving user services, while pursuing long-term, sustainable growth within a compliant environment.

The MiCAR licence enables KuCoin EU to operate within the EU's regulatory framework across the region.

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