KuCoin has published the first annual review of its $2 billion Trust Project, launched in April 2025 as a multi-year framework for security, compliance, transparency, user protection, and operational resilience. The review details significant achievements over the past year, reinforcing the exchange’s long-term commitment to institutional-grade trust.
On the security front, KuCoin became the first major crypto exchange to simultaneously hold SOC 2 Type II, ISO/IEC 27001:2022, ISO/IEC 27701:2019, and CCSS certifications, marking a comprehensive stack covering information security, privacy management, and operational controls. The platform also upgraded its infrastructure with zero-trust access architecture, AI-assisted security operations, high-security key management devices, and a global bug bounty program.
Compliance progress included obtaining a MiCAR license in Austria for EEA operations, registration with AUSTRAC as a Digital Currency Exchange in Australia, and submission of a formal license application to Turkey’s Capital Markets Board. User-facing protection measures were expanded with passkeys, “Address Book Only” withdrawal controls, a new safety score module, and anti-tampering verification.
Transparency was demonstrated through over 42 consecutive monthly Proof of Reserves reports with user-level Merkle Tree verification, third-party validation, and a 100%+ PoR audit by Hacken, along with recognition by CryptoQuant as a PoR Transparency Leader. Custody collaboration with BitGo OES and real-time SLA dashboards further bolstered operational resilience.
