KuCoin Launches the $2B Trust Project Annual Review, Charting Major Progress in Security, Transparency and User Protection
Providenciales, Turks and Caicos Islands, (ANTARA/PRNewswire) – KuCoin, a global crypto platform that prioritises trust, today launched the $2B Trust Project Annual Review, marking one year since the initiative was launched in April 2025. Through the publication, KuCoin outlines the steps taken to strengthen long-term trust from the perspectives of security, regulatory compliance, transparency, user protection, and global operational resilience. In the report, KuCoin assesses the Trust Project as a long-term initiative that strengthens infrastructure, controls, and accountability to move toward the next phase in the utilisation of crypto assets. The Trust Project also applies cutting-edge technologies, including artificial intelligence (AI), to enhance risk monitoring, operational efficiency, and platform resilience. The initiative drives responsible innovation, strengthens user protection, and raises trust standards in the global crypto ecosystem. KuCoin holds that the next phase of industry growth must be supported by a stronger, smarter, and verifiable foundation.
In the past year, the Trust Project has recorded measurable progress across five pillars: Security Infrastructure; Regulatory Compliance and Governance; Verifiable Transparency; User Protection; and Global Infrastructure and Operational Resilience. These five pillars form an integrated trust framework that connects security and governance with transparency, user protection, and long-term operational resilience.
One of the key achievements highlighted in the report is KuCoin’s success in achieving SOC 2 Type II, ISO/IEC 27001:2022, ISO/IEC 27701:2019, and CCSS certifications. With these, KuCoin becomes the first large-scale crypto exchange to hold all four security and privacy certifications. KuCoin also strengthens its regulatory position in several global markets, including obtaining Digital Asset Exchange Service License from AUSTRAC in Australia and a MiCAR licence in Austria for KuCoin EU. In addition, KuCoin enhances institutional-grade asset protection through an Off-Exchange Settlement mechanism. Through this mechanism, institutional clients can access qualified custody services and stronger protection systems. In terms of transparency, KuCoin has been recognised by CryptoQuant as a “PoR Transparency Leader”. The recognition is supported by more than 42 monthly Proof of Reserves reports, user-level verification mechanisms, and ongoing third-party validation.
Trust Project also drives further technical development, including zero-trust access controls, privacy-based data protection, high-security key management, instant SLA monitoring, capacity planning, proven operational procedures, AI-assisted security operations, AI-based risk monitoring and analysis, and the “Spot v3 raft replay” capability to strengthen auditability and forensic investigations. These developments are considered to strengthen KuCoin’s infrastructure resilience, improve risk detection and response efficiency, and further bolster user protection.
BC Wong, Chief Executive Officer of KuCoin, said:
“In the next phase of development for the crypto industry, trust will determine a platform’s ability to grow, not merely to survive. The $2B Trust Project reflects our conviction that security, regulatory compliance, and transparency must be core infrastructure, not mere add-ons. KuCoin leverages technologies such as AI to drive systemic improvements in risk management, resilience, and transparency. However, technology alone is not enough to build trust. Trust must also be underpinned by clear standards, robust accountability, and responsible innovation.”
The $2B Trust Project Annual Review reflects KuCoin’s ongoing commitment to building a safer, more transparent, and more resilient platform for users, institutions, and partners worldwide, while contributing to raising trust standards across the crypto industry.
About KuCoin
Founded in 2017, KuCoin is a leading global crypto platform that has earned the trust of more than 40 million users in over 200 countries and regions. Known for reliability and a user-centric approach, KuCoin combines cutting-edge technology, strong liquidity, and rigorous security to deliver a smooth trading experience. KuCoin provides access to over 1,500 digital assets through a range of products, and is committed to building a transparent, regulation-compliant, user-oriented digital asset infrastructure for a future of finance, supported by SOC 2 Type II, ISO/IEC 27001:2022 and ISO/IEC 27701:2019 certifications. In recent years, KuCoin has built a foundation for global regulatory compliance, including obtaining AUSTRAC licence in Australia, MiCA licence in Europe, and other licences in various markets.
Further information: www.kucoin.com.
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