KuCoin has been granted a MiCAR license in Austria, allowing its European entity to provide regulated crypto services across 29 EEA countries. The approval is a major milestone in the exchange’s compliance and expansion strategy.
KuCoin EU has obtained a MiCA license from Austria’s Financial Market Authority, authorizing it to operate in 29 EEA countries. Malta is explicitly excluded from the authorization.
KuCoin has received AUSTRAC approval and is rolling out fiat on-ramps for Australian users, enabling local deposits via bank transfers and card payments through partner rails. The move marks a notable step in the exchange's regional compliance and user-access strategy.
KuCoin Pay has integrated Brazil’s Pix instant-payment network, allowing users to convert crypto into BRL and pay merchants via QR codes. The integration targets everyday use in Latin America’s largest crypto market.
KuCoin has rolled out a new HODLer Airdrops program that rewards users for holding KCS or other eligible tokens, starting with a 1.55 million BMB distribution. Tokens are allocated automatically based on average balances during the snapshot period, with no tasks required and a 10,000 KCS cap per account.