Key Takeaways
- KuCoin has secured registration from AUSTRAC to operate legally as a digital currency exchange in Australia.
- The registration enables KuCoin to offer fiat on-ramps and advanced crypto services under Australia’s regulatory framework.
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KuCoin secured registration with AUSTRAC, Australia’s financial intelligence and regulatory agency, through its own Australian subsidiary, enabling the platform to legally operate digital currency exchange services in the country.
The registration allows KuCoin to introduce fiat on-ramps and expand crypto services for Australian users under local regulatory oversight.
Australia mandates AUSTRAC registration for digital currency exchanges to ensure compliance with anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism financing laws. The regulatory framework requires offshore crypto platforms to align with existing financial services regulations.
In addition to AUSTRAC registration, KuCoin has partnered with Echuca Trading, an AFSL-licensed financial services provider, to bring its crypto futures business under a regulated structure tailored to the Australian market.
These steps enhance accessibility for Australian users while maintaining compliance with local regulatory requirements.
