VIENNA, Austria, April 2026 – KuCoin EU, the Vienna-based MiCAR-licensed digital asset platform, today announced a significant strengthening of its anti-money laundering (AML) and compliance capabilities, with the appointment of C. Kleinhans as Anti-Money Laundering Officer (AMLO), as well as the expansion of its broader AML function.
C. Kleinhans has officially been named AMLO for KuCoin EU. In this role, Kleinhans will lead the platform's AML, counter-terrorist financing (CFT) and sanctions systems. She is responsible for the design and implementation of risk-based frameworks, as well as oversight of enterprise-wide risk management, governance and regulatory relations.
Prior to joining KuCoin EU, Kleinhans held senior roles at major European banking institutions, including as Head of Compliance, AML/CTF and Sanctions at ICBC Austria Bank GmbH, where she built the bank's compliance and AML framework since its inception. She also held regional compliance responsibilities at Banco do Brasil AG and held key roles in AML and sanctions at Raiffeisenlandesbank Niederösterreich Wien AG, with experience covering cross-border regulation and financial crime prevention.
In parallel, KuCoin EU has also strengthened its AML function with the appointment of Mr. Klinger and Mr. Träxler, from Compliance Networks, a network of national and international compliance experts, as Deputy Anti-Money Laundering Officers (DAMLO). Both previously worked as regulators for the Austrian Financial Markets Authority (FMA) and held roles as Chief Compliance Officers at international banks such as the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD). Additionally, Mr. Klinger was responsible for overseeing financial sanctions for the Austrian banking sector while serving as Head of Legal at the Austrian National Bank. This expanded team strengthens KuCoin EU’s operational readiness and commitment to maintaining a robust and scalable compliance framework.
KuCoin EU Managing Director Sabina Liu said: “ At KuCoin EU, compliance is at the root of everything we do. Strengthening our leadership and capabilities in AML is an essential step in delivering on our commitment to fully compliant operations in Europe. As we continue to grow our presence in the MiCAR framework, our focus remains on combining strong regulatory standards with a powerful, locally tailored experience for our European users. »
These appointments are part of KuCoin EU's overall strategy to strengthen its compliance leadership through the recruitment of experienced financial services professionals, supporting its development as a regulated and trusted financial institution in Europe.
About KuCoin EU
KuCoin EU Exchange GmbH is a licensed European entity, established to offer digital asset services to users in the European Economic Area (“EEA”*”, excluding Malta). Authorized as a crypto-asset service provider (CASP) under the Crypto-Asset Markets Regulation (MiCAR) by the Austrian Financial Markets Authority (FMA), KuCoin EU is authorized to provide regulated services, including custody and administration of crypto-assets, crypto-asset exchange services (crypto–fiat and crypto–crypto), placement of crypto-assets and transfer services on behalf of clients.
Headquartered in Vienna, KuCoin EU operates in accordance with the applicable European Union regulatory framework, including MiCAR requirements for transparency, market integrity and investor protection.
KuCoin EU is not the operator of a crypto-asset trading platform and does not provide investment advice.
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