KuCoin Gains AUSTRAC Registration, Expands Regulated Services in Australia
KuCoin said Tuesday its Australian subsidiary has been formally registered as a Digital Currency platform (DCE) with AUSTRAC, bringing the global crypto platform under Australia’s anti-money-laundering and counter-terrorism financing (AML/CTF) oversight.
The company the registration as a milestone in its compliance roadmap and said it will use the approval to expand regulated services for Australian customers.
KuCoin said it will pursue registration for additional designated services with AUSTRAC while aligning its derivative products with a locally compliant structure through a partnership with Echuca Trading, an AFSL-holder licensed by ASIC.
The arrangement is intended to place KuCoin’s futures business within an Australian regulatory framework tailored to local market requirements.
The platform also announced the rollout of local fiat on-ramp support, giving Australian users more direct and compliant channels to deposit and withdraw funds.
KuCoin has been building a stronger local presence in recent months, including the and the appointment of James Pinch as its Australian Managing Director.
BC Wong, KuCoin’s Global CEO, described the AUSTRAC registration as a key milestone in strengthening the company’s global compliance architecture, noting Australia’s high standards for digital asset oversight and reaffirming KuCoin’s commitment to transparency and responsible operations.
Pinch added that the combination of AUSTRAC registration and an AFSL-backed framework would enable securer, smoother fiat access and ensure KuCoin’s products align with the expectations of Australian users and regulators.
KuCoin Ramps up Global Reach With Payments and Institutional Push
KuCoin has expanded its global payments and settlement capabilities, notably integrating KuCoin Pay with Brazil’s Pix system.
This enables users to convert over 50 cryptocurrencies directly into Brazilian reais and pay merchants via Pix QR codes, bridging crypto with mainstream payment infrastructure.
At the identical time, to allow users to trade USDT and withdraw funds to Visa or MasterCard in 41 diverse fiat currencies, with most transfers settling within minutes.
On the institutional side, , a division designed for professional investors, funds, brokers, and enterprises.
The service combines liquidity, advanced trading infrastructure, custody answers, and compliance frameworks, allowing institutions to access digital assets securely and efficiently.
These expansions underscore KuCoin’s strategy to strengthen its presence in both retail and professional markets while providing seamless, compliant answers worldwide.
