KuCoin strengthened its security posture with multiple certifications, proof-of-reserves audits, and a $2 billion trust and asset protection initiative.
Cryptocurrency exchange KuCoin released its 2025 annual review titled “A Renewed Brand. A Year Built on Trust” earlier today, December 30, drawing the curtain on a rollercoaster year for the crypto sector and KuCoin, one of the most recognizable names in the industry.
According to data from KuCoin’s official document, the company reported a relatively productive year, as it saw substantial trading volume increases and made progress on the regulatory compliance front, moving on from a brief dip into regulatory hot waters with regulators in the US and Canada this year.
The platform’s average daily spot trading volume reached $4.76 billion, representing 55% year-on-year growth, while futures trading averaged $6.47 billion per day, up by roughly 30%, according to the company’s review.
KuCoin’s performance this year has earned it an undisputed spot among the top-performing crypto exchanges, placing fourth globally by futures volume.
The emphasis on trust comes as the exchange tries to repairs its reputation after pleading guilty in January 2025 to operating an unlicensed money transmitting business in the United States, resulting in nearly $300 million in penalties and a mandated two-year exit from the American market.
As part of the settlement, founders Chun Gan and Ke Tang also stepped down from their respective roles at KuCoin, reminiscent of Binance’s arrangement with US regulators.
In September 2025, Canadian regulators fined Peken Global Limited, KuCoin’s parent company, for failures to register as a foreign money services business and lapses in reporting obligations.
According to the report, KuCoin obtained AUSTRAC registration in Australia and established a dedicated office in Sydney. It also expanded its regulatory compliant footprint in the European Union, having secured the bloc’s Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation (MiCA) license.
KuCoin also submitted an application to Turkey’s Capital Markets Board.
KuCoin has also recalled its investments into security in 2025, achieving what it referred to as the industry’s “Quadruple Crown” of security certifications, including SOC 2 Type II, ISO 27001, ISO 27701, and Cryptocurrency Security Standard certifications.
Independent security ranking service CER.live placed KuCoin first globally for security measures.
The exchange claims that it has maintained 36 consecutive months of Proof of Reserves verification, and this has been audited by independent blockchain security firm Hacken.
The company also launched a $2 billion Trust Project designed to boost asset protection and risk controls across its operations.
KuCoin’s CEO BC Wong said in a statement following the review, “Compliance and security are not optional for KuCoin; they are foundational to how we protect users and contribute to the industry’s sustainable future.”
Beyond regulatory compliance, KuCoin increased its product offerings in 2025, introducing artificial intelligence capabilities, including KIA, a crypto-native AI assistant, and KuCoin Feed, an AI-powered market intelligence hub.
The platform released upgraded user interfaces through KuCoin App 4.0 and KuCoin Lite, while it also expanded its mining ecosystem through integration of KuMining and KuPool, achieving a top-four global ranking in Litecoin and Dogecoin hashrate.
The exchange, which claims more than 40 million users across 200-plus countries and regions, has stated that 2025 is a foundation year for long-term sustainable development, starting from 2026.
