KuCoin Recognized as a Top Centralized Exchange in BeInCrypto 100 Awards 2025

KuCoin has been recognized in the “Best Centralized Exchange (CEX)” category of the BeInCrypto 100 Awards 2025, an annual list highlighting companies shaping the future of Web3 and digital finance. The recognition reflects KuCoin’s continued focus on innovation, security, and regulatory alignment as the global cryptocurrency market matures.

Serving more than 40 million users worldwide, KuCoin has positioned itself as a platform focused on long-term trust and accessibility. Its inclusion in the BeInCrypto 100 underscores efforts to balance product innovation with compliance, transparency, and the real-world usability of digital assets.

 

Strengthening Global Compliance and Regulatory Readiness

KuCoin has expanded its regulatory footprint by securing registrations and advancing licensing efforts across multiple jurisdictions.

In Europe, KuCoin EU obtained a Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) license from Austria’s Financial Market Authority, enabling the exchange to passport regulated digital asset services across the European Economic Area.

 In Australia, KuCoin is under AUSTRAC's formal oversight for digital currency exchange services through its subsidiary entity's official registration, improving fiat on- and off-ramps while meeting AML and counter-terrorism financing requirements.

In Turkiye, KuCoin TR submitted a licensing application to the Capital Markets Board (SPK), reinforcing its commitment to local compliance and investor protection.

These developments build on KuCoin’s earlier decision to introduce mandatory KYC verification for all new users in July 2023, placing the exchange among the first major platforms to adopt stricter identity verification standards.

 

A Security-First Strategy Backed by Independent Certifications

Security remains a core pillar of KuCoin’s operations. In April 2025, the company launched its $2 billion Trust Project, a multi-year initiative focused on strengthening risk management, compliance, and platform transparency, supported by more than 1,000 employees globally.

KuCoin’s security framework is reinforced by a combination of industry certifications, including:

• CryptoCurrency Security Standard (CCSS) certification for wallet and asset management systems
  
  
• ISO 27001 and ISO 27701 certifications covering information security and privacy management
  
  
• SOC 2 Type II attestation validating operational controls over an extended period

KuCoin also publishes monthly Proof of Reserves reports audited by third-party security firm Hacken, offering users ongoing visibility into platform reserves.

 

Expanding Institutional and Real-World Crypto Use Cases

Beyond compliance and security, KuCoin continues to expand its product ecosystem for institutional and retail users.

Through KuCoin Institutional, the exchange supports Real-World Asset (RWA) adoption by integrating tokenized money market funds such as UBS uMINT . Strategic partnerships with BitGo and Cactus Custody enable off-exchange settlement, improving security, capital efficiency, and compliance for professional traders.

On the consumer side, KuCoin Pay is driving real-world crypto adoption. In November 2025, KuCoin Pay integrated with Brazil’s Pix instant payment system, allowing users to convert more than 50 cryptocurrencies into Brazilian real instantly and make QR code payments at millions of merchants without gas fees.

 

Building Trust as Crypto Enters Its Next Phase

KuCoin’s recognition in the BeInCrypto 100 Awards comes at a time when the cryptocurrency industry is increasingly defined by regulation, transparency, and practical utility. By advancing global compliance, achieving independently verified security standards, and expanding real-world use cases, KuCoin continues to position itself as a bridge between traditional finance and the evolving digital asset economy.