KuCoin EU Completes MiCAR Compliance Milestone, Appoints Sabina Liu as Managing Director to Lead Next Phase of Europe Expansion
2026/01/27 12:00:00
KuCoin EU announced the appointment of Sabina Liu as Managing Director of KuCoin EU. In her role, Sabina will be responsible for driving the company’s strategic development in Europe, overseeing regulatory governance, and advancing local market operations. Prior to her current role, Sabina Liu led KuCoin Exchange’s institutional business, where she drove the expansion of institutional partnerships and market growth, strengthening the platform’s institutional capabilities. Before joining KuCoin, Sabina spent 14 years at London Stock Exchange Group (LSEG), where she led business development across Asia-Pacific and managed relationships with global investment banks trading on the secondary markets of the London Stock Exchange.
The management appointments follow KuCoin EU’s successful acquisition of its MiCAR license, a key regulatory milestone under the EU’s Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation. This achievement marks a pivotal stage in KuCoin EU’s regulatory journey and supports its transition into a new phase centered on stable operations, localized services, and long-term development in Europe.
BC Wong, CEO of KuCoin, said: “Europe remains a core market in KuCoin's long-term and compliance strategy. Obtaining the MiCAR license 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.”
Sabina Liu commented: “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.”
Obtaining the MiCAR license is not only a regulatory achievement but also a foundational component of its long-term European infrastructure. Operating within a clear and harmonized regulatory framework, KuCoin EU is positioned to further enhance service quality, local engagement, and operational resilience across the region.