In this post:
- KuCoin EU appointed Christian Derler and Tamara Rubey to join CEO Oliver Stauber and COO Christian Niedermuller to reinforce its EU expansion.
- The crypto exchange firm is undergoing the MiCAR licensing process with the Austrian Financial Markets Authority (FMA).
- Derler brings over 20 years of Banking expertise, and Rubey is a lawyer who previously worked at PSA.
KuCoin EU has appointed Christian Derler as Chief Commercial Officer (CCO) and Managing Director for KuCoin EU Financial Services GmbH and Tamara Rubey as General Counsel and Managing Director of KuCoin EU Payment Services GmbH. KuCoin EU is currently undergoing the MiCAR licensing process with the FMA.
KuCoin EU has established a four-member team with Oliver Stauber as the CEO and Christian Niedermuller as the COO among the two incoming experts. The company aims to build on experienced leadership strategically with target expertise from banking, payments, and crypto regulations.
KuCoin aims to boost EU expansion with the experienced executive team
Christian Derler is a former executive at BKS Bank and a leader in depositing, asset management, and the private banking division. He has had over 20 years of experience in the banking sector. He is expected to oversee Business Development and Sales, Marketing Growth, and other key operational functions at KuCoin EU.
Tamara Rubey, a lawyer with former expertise at PSA, Companion, and Bitpanda, has a strong background in crypto regulation and payment services. KuCoin recognized her as an expert in payments and, therefore, will serve as the General Counsel, managing legal and regulatory affairs. She will also lead KuCoin Payment Services GmbH.
Derler said that he sees a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity at KuCoin. He believes the crypto exchange firm has offered him the perfect platform to apply his leadership experience and industry expertise and be part of a real movement for the future. Derler revealed that they are building a product offering for Europe to set new industry standards in the region. He believes the appointed combination is a global strength and unique for European innovation.
Oliver Stauber, CEO of KuCoin EU, argued that Derler and Rubey bring top-tier professionals who perfectly fit their leadership team. He believes Derler offers deep market knowledge and strategic insight from over two decades in banking and finance. He added that Rubey would elevate their legal capabilities with regulatory expertise and a strong digital mindset. Stauber believes the executive team is currently set to establish KuCoin as a strong force for Europe, especially with COO Niedermuller on board.
KuCoin initiates MiCAR licensing with the FMA
BC Wong, CEO of KuCoin, revealed that operating securely and compliantly has always been his core role at KuCoin. He initiated the MiCAR licensing application and built a presence in Europe. He is now onboarding experienced professionals with traditional banking and legal backgrounds. He revealed that these are deliberate steps in fulfilling his goal at KuCoin. He assured the community that it was just the beginning towards building a secure and trustworthy exchange platform for users worldwide.
The MiCAR license will allow KuCoin EU to serve customers across the EU and EEA member countries. The permit ensures consistent crypto product and service access with a strong legal framework. According to Wang, KuCoin has a vision of building trust, transparency, and accountability in its service offering.
