Overview
- The new Sydney office will serve as KuCoin’s Australian hub as the exchange expands its local presence.
- James Pinch, a veteran of OKX, CMC Markets, Vantage and Invast Global, has been named managing director for Australia.
- KuCoin plans a 12‑month hiring drive across compliance, cybersecurity, operations and product development.
- To support AUD deposits and full fiat-to-crypto services, KuCoin must obtain an Australian Financial Services Licence, with competitors such as Gemini already active locally with AUSTRAC registration and AUD trading.
- The company is pairing its entry with trust and brand efforts, sponsoring the Australian Crypto Convention, partnering with golfer Adam Scott, and highlighting SOC 2 Type II, ISO 27001:2022, ISO 27701:2025 and CCSS certifications.