KuCoin to support USDT contract swap on Optimism

KuCoin will support the USDT contract swap on the Optimism network, announced October 31, 2026, with USDT holdings converted automatically for users at a 1:1 ratio and no action required on their part. USDT deposits and withdrawals via the Optimism network are suspended during the swap, while spot trading is unaffected and the USDT ticker remains unchanged.

• The swap moves USDT on Optimism to a new contract address as part of the network's USDT contract migration
• Deposits and withdrawals via Optimism will resume after the swap completes, with a further announcement to follow