KuCoin Hits 41M Users in H1, Secures EU MiCA License

- KuCoin expands, aligning with EU regulations via new MiCA license. - Platform enhances global accessibility, security, and innovation milestones. KuCoin, a leading cryptocurrency exchange, achieved impressive growth in the first half of 2025, fueled by rising user demand, regulatory progress, and platform advancements. On July 16, 2025, PR Newswire, FinanceFeeds, and AInvest reported that the exchange had surpassed 41 million registered users. This growth was largely driven by market momentum in South Korea and a dynamic global expansion plan. While South Korea fueled key growth by contributing significantly to KuCoin's user base expansion, the exchange also ramped up its global compliance efforts. It filed for a Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) license in the European Union and launched KuCoin Thailand, its first fully regulated local exchange, which is sanctioned by the Thai Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). To further extend its international reach, KuCoin is also preparing to enter the Middle East, North Africa (MENA), and Latin America (LATAM) regions. In parallel, KuCoin strengthened its commitment to security and compliance by earning globally recognized certifications, including SOC 2 Type II and ISO 27001:2022. In addition, it secured an AAA security rating from CER.live, which positions KuCoin among the top four most secure cryptocurrency exchanges globally. These milestones are part of KuCoin’s $2 billion Trust Project, which also provides up to $250 million in insurance protection through BitGo's Go Network. Significant user activity drove daily trading volumes on KuCoin to $1.9 billion during H1 2025, while the exchange also introduced over 170 new tokens and 106 futures assets to enhance its service options. To boost accessibility worldwide, KuCoin Pay strengthened its fintech partnerships across Southeast Asia. Furthermore, upgrades to the platform’s Trading Bot spurred the creation of 8.9 million new bots, increasing trading volumes by 40%. Meanwhile, transaction volumes through KuCoin’s native payment card, KuCard, rose by over 30%, reflecting strong user engagement. Together, these milestones underscore KuCoin’s dual focus on expanding market reach and maintaining robust security and compliance standards. As of July 16, 17:09 UTC, KuCoin Token (KCS) was trading at $11.718, marking a 1.348% rise in 24-hour trading volume, according to market data.