KuCoin is a crypto exchange. It is based in Seychelles and was founded in 2017. It holds a full MiCA licence for the EU (AT). Its charliedesk score is 89 out of 100. Exchange reserves: $2.2B.
Key facts
- Founded
- 2017
- HQ
- Seychelles
- MiCA / CASP
- Licensed · AT · 7/3/2026
- Ranking (CoinGecko)
- #12
- 24h volume
- $1.6B
- Open interest
- $3.0B
- Reserves
- $2.2B
- Fees (spot maker/taker)
- 0.1% / 0.1%(base tier)
- KYC
- Partial (limits without verification)
- Fiat deposit
- Card
Fees, KYC and fiat curated by charliedesk (base tier, verified 7/3/2026). Check current rates on the exchange.
Objective composite: trust (35%), liquidity (25%), MiCA/regulation (25%) and age (15%). Unknown factors (e.g. unverified MiCA) are dropped and weights renormalised. No community votes, no paid placement.
This exchange holds a full MiCA/CASP authorisation for the EU. A licence from one member state passports across the whole EU and EEA.
- Authorized entity
- KuCoin EU Exchange GmbH
- Regulator
- FMA · AT
- Authorized since
- 11/27/2025
Security & incidents
Curated by charliedesk from public sources. Amounts are the value at the time of the incident. Each entry links to its source.
About the exchange
As a user-oriented platform with a focus on inclusiveness and community action reach, it offers over 1,000 digital assets and currently provides Spot trading, Margin trading, P2P Fiat trading, Futures trading, Staking, and Lending to its 41 million users in more than 200 countries and regions. KuCoin is currently one of the top 5 crypto exchanges. KuCoin’s dedication to excellence has garnered prestigious recognitions, such as being named among Forbes’ "Best Crypto Apps & Exchanges" and one of the "Top 50 Global Unicorns" by Hurun in 2024. KuCoin has successfully achieved SOC 2 Type II and ISO 27001:2022 Certifications, which provides a structured approach to managing information security, covering aspects like risk management, access control, data governance, and incident response. Learn more at https://www.kucoin.com.
Description: CoinGecko
Derivatives & reserves
Derivatives (OI, liquidations, volume) are an aggregate across BTC, ETH and SOL. Source: Coinglass via syndicate · updated 8/25/26, 11:52 AM
Community rating
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FAQ
Is KuCoin licensed in the EU (MiCA)?
Yes. KuCoin holds a full MiCA/CASP authorisation via KuCoin EU Exchange GmbH, regulator FMA (AT). The licence passports across the whole EU.
Is KuCoin safe and trustworthy?
KuCoin's charliedesk score is 89/100 (trust, liquidity, MiCA and age). We show verifiable facts with sources and never advise what to buy, the decision is yours.
Has KuCoin ever been hacked?
Yes, KuCoin has a security incident on our record (2020, Hack). Details and the source are in the Security & incidents section.
Where is KuCoin based and when was it founded?
KuCoin is based in Seychelles and was founded in 2017.
What are KuCoin's reserves?
KuCoin's reserves are $2.2B (Coinglass via syndicate, as of 7/3/2026).
What are KuCoin's fees?
KuCoin's base spot fees: maker 0.1%, taker 0.1%. Check current rates and discounts on the exchange.
Does KuCoin require verification (KYC)?
KuCoin allows limited use without KYC, but withdrawals above a threshold require verification.