KuCoin achieves ISO/IEC 42001 AI certification
KuCoin announced it is now certified under ISO/IEC 42001, the global standard for AI Management Systems. The certification underscores the exchange's commitment to responsible AI governance and platform security under its #TrustedAI initiative. More details were shared via KuCoin's announcement.
KuCoin world-premieres ALIGN with HODLer airdrop
KuCoin announced a world premiere listing for ALIGN from @alignedlayer, launching with HODLer Airdrops that reward eligible users holding $KCS. Trading starts at 19:00 UTC on August 20, 2026, with deposits effective immediately via ETH-ERC20. KuCoin also added support for ALIGN deposits on the BASE network, letting users select the ALIGN (Base) network under Assets > Main Account > Deposit.
KuCoin suspends BounceBit deposit and withdrawal
KuCoin has temporarily closed both deposit and withdrawal services for BounceBit (BB) due to essential maintenance, announced on August 20, 2026. Re-opening timing was not specified.
KuCoin suspends Wanchain deposits
KuCoin has temporarily closed the deposit service for Wanchain (WAN) due to essential maintenance, announced on August 19, 2026. A re-opening date was not provided.
KuCoin suspends AI Router Protocol deposits
KuCoin has temporarily closed the deposit service for AI Router Protocol (AIR) due to essential maintenance. The suspension was announced on August 19, 2026; re-opening time was not specified.
KuCoin adds USDG and ETH support on Robinhood Chain
KuCoin now supports Global Dollar (USDG) and native Ethereum (ETH) on Robinhood Chain, with deposits officially live for both assets. Users can fund their accounts via the Robinhood Chain network through the platform's deposit flow. The additions expand KuCoin's multi-chain support for stablecoin and ETH deposits.
KuCoin Futures lists multiple stock index perpetuals
KuCoin Futures will list multiple stock index perpetual contracts starting August 19, 2026. Contract details and trading schedules are outlined in the announcement.
KuCoin lists BNB Chain memecoin NIULAI
KuCoin has listed 牛来 (NIULAI), a memecoin on the BNB Chain. Trading on the 牛来/USDT pair starts at 09:00 UTC on August 19, 2026, with deposits already open via the BSC-BEP20 network.
KuCoin upgrades interest-free lending
KuCoin is upgrading its interest-free lending product with 0% rates, UTA support, and lower volume requirements. The changes broaden access and reduce costs for qualifying users.
KuCoin adjusts tick sizes on spot pairs
KuCoin will adjust the tick size (minimum price change) of certain spot trading pairs at 06:00 UTC on August 19, 2026 to increase market liquidity and improve the trading experience. Affected pairs are listed in the announcement.
KuCoin pleads guilty, agrees to pay nearly $300 million and exit the US
KuCoin pleaded guilty to operating an unlicensed money transmitting business, agreeing to penalties exceeding $297 million and to exit the US for at least two years; founders Chun Gan and Ke Tang agreed to withdraw from management.
KuCoin appoints BC Wong as CEO
KuCoin named its former Chief Legal Officer, BC Wong, as its new CEO as part of a push toward regulatory compliance and global expansion.
US DOJ indicts KuCoin and co-founders Chun Gan and Ke Tang
The US Attorney's Office for the Southern District of New York charged KuCoin and founders Chun Gan and Ke Tang with conspiring to operate an unlicensed money transmitting business and to violate the Bank Secrecy Act.
KuCoin settles New York AG case for $22 million and exits New York
KuCoin agreed to pay $22 million in fines and refunds and to block New York users, settling a suit alleging it operated as an unregistered securities and commodities broker-dealer.
KuCoin raises $150 million at a $10 billion valuation
KuCoin raised $150 million in a pre-Series B round led by Jump Crypto, giving the exchange a $10 billion valuation.
KuCoin Labs launches with a $50 million fund "to find the next crypto gem"
KuCoin announced the launch of its research and incubation arm, KuCoin Labs, and a $50 million fund to identify and empower early-stage crypto projects.
KuCoin suffers major security breach, ~$280 million stolen
Hackers drained roughly $280 million in crypto (Bitcoin, ETH, ERC-20, and other tokens) from KuCoin's hot wallets after private keys were exposed, making it one of the largest exchange hacks of 2020.
KuCoin raises $20 million Series A funding
KuCoin closed a $20 million Series A round led by IDG Capital, Matrix Partners, and Neo Global Capital.
KuCoin cryptocurrency exchange officially launches
Founded by Chun Gan, Ke Tang, and Johnny Lyu, KuCoin ("The People's Exchange") launched publicly on September 15, 2017.
KuCoin Token (KCS) initial coin offering begins
KuCoin raised its initial capital through an ICO of its KCS/KuCoin Shares token starting August 15, 2017; Wikipedia records it raising ~5,500 BTC (about $27.5 million).