KuCoin
KuCoin
1.000+ asset ('People's Exchange'); bassi fee listing altcoin. fine DOJ 2024; hack 2020; sede Seychelles. Plea deal DOJ 2024 $297M; hack 2020; compliance post-accordo
Data & conditions
| Maker / Taker fee | 0.1% / 0.1% |
|---|---|
| Markets | Spot + Derivatives |
| Max leverage | 100× |
| Supported assets | 700+ |
| Fiat on-ramp | Yes |
| Fund custody | Custodial (platform holds funds) |
| KYC | Full |
| Supported countries | EEA, APAC, LATAM, MENA, AFRICA · 200+ countries |
| OAM Italy registration | No |
| Segment | B2C |
| Past incidents | DOJ NY settlement 2024 $300M · Exit US market |
| MiCA / License status | VASP misto |
Strengths
- 1.000+ asset ('People's Exchange'); bassi fee listing altcoin.
Weaknesses
- Fine DOJ 2024; hack 2020; sede Seychelles.
Verdict
1.000+ asset ('People's Exchange'); bassi fee listing altcoin. fine DOJ 2024; hack 2020; sede Seychelles. Plea deal DOJ 2024 $297M; hack 2020; compliance post-accordo
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FAQ
What are KuCoin's fees?
On KuCoin, spot fees are maker 0.1% / taker 0.1%. They drop with monthly volume and VIP tier.
Is KuCoin regulated in Europe?
KuCoin is not currently MiCA-authorised. It is not listed in the Italian OAM register. Licence: VASP mixed.
Does KuCoin publish Proof of Reserves?
Proof of Reserves publication is not documented for KuCoin. No third-party reserve audit is documented. Reserve transparency is a critical factor after the FTX collapse.
Can I send transfers to third-party IBANs from KuCoin?
No, KuCoin is an exchange and does not allow transfers to third-party IBANs: fiat withdrawals return to a bank account in your own name.
Does KuCoin support derivatives and futures?
KuCoin offers derivatives trading, with up to 100x leverage.
Sources
- Official service page Data verified on Jun 1, 2026
- Verified source Data verified on Jun 13, 2026
Update history
- Entry rebuilt from the v2 canonical dataset (manually verified record).