TL;DR
- KuCoin closed the first half of the year with over 41 million users and $1.9 billion in daily spot trading volume, driven by demand in South Korea and the continuous addition of new tokens.
- The platform added 170 assets, 106 futures markets, and 8.9 million bots, while strengthening its security with international certifications and a $2 billion user protection fund.
- The exchange submitted its MiCA license application in the EU and is awaiting a response from regulatory authorities.
KuCoin closed the first half of 2025 with results that marked a turning point in its global development. It surpassed 41 million registered users and reached a daily spot trading volume of $1.9 billion.
This growth was driven by strong domestic demand in South Korea, the steady listing of trending tokens, and the rapid evolution of its derivatives market, which now ranks fourth globally. The platform added more than 170 new assets and 106 futures markets, while its trading bot service reached 8.9 million bots created, with a 40% increase in volume thanks to AI-driven improvements.
Security was a key pillar during the semester. KuCoin earned SOC 2 Type II and ISO 27001:2022 certifications and received a AAA rating from CER.live, placing it among the four most secure exchanges in the world. It also joined BitGo’s institutional network and activated a $250 million insurance fund as part of its Trust Project, which provides $2 billion in total coverage for users.
KuCoin Applied for a MiCA License to Operate in Europe
On the regulatory front, the company submitted its MiCA license application to operate in the European Union and launched a fully licensed branch in Thailand, approved by the local SEC. This marks a shift from previous years when the exchange’s expansion was more restricted by South Korean regulatory requirements. For the second half of the year, KuCoin plans to enter the Middle East, North Africa, and Latin America—regions where spot trading has been growing rapidly.
Additionally, KuCoin expanded its fintech offering through the global rollout of KuCoin Pay, which now enables real-world payments via QR codes in Southeast Asia. KuCard also saw more than 30% growth in transaction volume and offers up to 8.5% KCS cashback for premium users.
The company also launched social initiatives such as distributing solar lamps and menstrual kits to over 50,000 people, earning recognition from the United Nations. According to Forbes Advisor and CoinBureau, KuCoin was named the best exchange of 2025 in terms of performance, innovation, and security.
