VIENNA, Feb. 20, 2026 — KuCoin EU Exchange GmbH revealed today that it is growing its local compliance and governance team in Austria, a step tied to its long-term dedication to responsible, regulated growth in the European market.

Under the Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation (MiCAR), KuCoin EU is enhancing its institutional framework by hiring seasoned professionals in AML and sanctions compliance. This expansion underscores the company’s focus on establishing a robust, locally rooted operating structure that aligns with European supervisory standards.

KuCoin EU believes sustainable growth in Europe demands robust internal controls, skilled local leadership, and governance systems able to support long-term operations in a maturing regulatory landscape.

Leadership and Local Governance

KuCoin EU is overseen by a Vienna-based management team with deep experience in regulated financial markets.

Sabina Liu, Managing Director of KuCoin EU, previously headed KuCoin’s institutional business and spent over a decade at the London Stock Exchange Group (LSEG), collaborating closely with global investment banks and cross-border trading institutions.

“Trust must be built on structure, not slogans,” said Sabina Liu, Managing Director of KuCoin EU. “Our priority in Austria is to establish a governance framework that reflects the expectations of European regulators and the responsibility we carry toward the EU market. By investing in experienced local compliance professionals, we are reinforcing a compliance-first operating model designed for long-term stability and transparency.”

Together, the leadership team is developing a locally embedded governance structure that prioritizes regulatory alignment, institutional discipline, and responsible innovation.

Commitment to the European Market

The growth of KuCoin EU’s local compliance team reflects a broader strategy to establish a fully regulated, locally governed crypto-asset service provider in Austria and across the European Economic Area.

KuCoin EU remains committed to prudent operations, regulatory alignment, and long-term market stability as it continues to expand its presence in Europe.

About KuCoin EU

KuCoin EU is a licensed European entity created to offer digital asset services to users across the European Economic Area (EEA—except Malta) via . Authorized as a Crypto-Asset Service Provider (CASP) under the Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation (MiCAR), KuCoin EU is approved to deliver regulated services including crypto-asset custody and administration, crypto-asset exchange services (crypto-fiat and crypto-crypto), crypto-asset placement, and client transfer services.

Headquartered in Vienna, Austria, KuCoin EU operates in line with the applicable EU regulatory framework, including MiCAR requirements related to transparency, market integrity, and investor protection.

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