- KuCoin EU has finalized its executive leadership team, with Christian Derler appointed Chief Commercial Officer and Tamara Rubey as General Counsel.
- These hires bring deep expertise in top banking and crypto regulation & payment services.
- KuCoin EU aims to deliver secure, compliant crypto services across the European Economic Area.
Global cryptocurrency exchange KuCoin has appointed two high-profile executives to complete its European leadership team, a strategic move designed to accelerate its plans to operate under the European Union’s new Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation (MiCAR).
The company is currently undergoing the licensing process with Austria’s Financial Market Authority (FMA). In parallel, it is strategically reinforcing its leadership by bringing in seasoned experts from both traditional finance and crypto-native laws.
Banking Veteran Christian Derler to Lead Commercial Strategy
Christian Derler, who brings over two decades of experience in traditional banking, will join KuCoin EU as Chief Commercial Officer (CCO) and Managing Director of KuCoin EU Financial Services GmbH.
Derler previously led the Depositing, Asset Management, and Private Banking division at BKS Bank. At KuCoin EU, he will oversee business development, sales, marketing, and growth.
“I see a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity,” Derler said. “KuCoin EU offers the perfect platform to apply my leadership experience and industry expertise and be part of a real movement shaping the future.”
Crypto Legal Expert Tamara Rubey Tapped as General Counsel
Tamara Rubey, a legal expert in payments and crypto regulation, will become General Counsel and Managing Director of KuCoin EU Payment Services GmbH. Her background includes roles at PSA, Coinpanion, and Bitpanda, making her a recognized authority on legal and compliance issues in the European digital asset space.
In her new role, Rubey will lead KuCoin EU’s legal and regulatory affairs, playing a role in navigating the MiCAR licensing and compliance framework.
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Four-Person Leadership Team Now in Place
With these appointments, KuCoin EU’s leadership team now includes:
- Oliver Stauber – CEO
- Christian Niedermüller – COO
- Christian Derler – CCO
- Tamara Rubey – General Counsel
Oliver Stauber, CEO of KuCoin EU, emphasized the strategic value of the new hires, saying:
“Christian brings deep market knowledge from two decades in banking and finance, while Tamara strengthens our legal capabilities with regulatory precision and a strong digital mindset.”
Related: KuCoin EU Files MiCAR Application in Austria to Ensure Compliant EEA Operations
The End Goal: Full MiCAR Compliance for European Operations
KuCoin EU is actively working toward full MiCAR compliance. This critical regulatory milestone will allow it to offer crypto services across the European Economic Area (EEA). The company is not currently offering services within the EU/EEA, pending receipt of its license.
KuCoin CEO BC Wong noted that operating securely and compliantly has always been a core strategy for KuCoin. From initiating the MiCAR license application to establishing a local presence and onboarding experienced professionals, these are deliberate steps in fulfilling that commitment.
Based in Vienna, KuCoin EU Exchange GmbH aims to become a fully licensed digital asset brokerage under the MiCAR framework. By combining KuCoin’s global technology infrastructure with localized European leadership, the company plans to deliver secure, innovative crypto products tailored to the European market.
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