KuCoin Opens Australian Headquarters in Sydney, Appoints James Pinch as Australian MD to Drive Expansion, Compliance and Security, and Sponsors the 2025 Australian Crypto Convention

KuCoin has formally established its Australian headquarters in Sydney and appointed James Pinch as Australian Managing Director to steer regional operations. The leadership appointment signals a strategic push into the Australian market, with a focus on expansion, enhanced compliance frameworks, and advanced security and product innovation for local users. The move underscores KuCoin’s commitment to high standards of transparency, robust risk controls, and closer collaboration with Australian regulators and the wider crypto ecosystem.

Alongside the HQ launch, KuCoin is set to sponsor the 2025 Australian Crypto Convention this week, reinforcing ties with industry stakeholders and the local crypto community. The sponsorship aligns with KuCoin’s long-term growth agenda in Australia, aiming to foster market integrity, support developer activity, and promote responsible participation in the digital asset space.