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KuCoin is working to regularize services for European crypto customers with a MiCAR license in Austria.

Feb 20, 2025 at 06:18 PM UTC

KuCoin sees user base grow to 38m, fastest gains in LATAM and MENA

Crypto exchange KuCoin’s expansion in 2024 saw record adoption in LATAM and MENA, driving its user base to nearly 40 million. KuCoin‘s user base hit 38 million in 2024, with the biggest growth in Latin America and the Middle East/North…

Feb 10, 2025 at 03:29 PM UTC

Apple removes Bybit, KuCoin, Bitget from Japan’s App Store

Apple has quietly removed multiple crypto exchange apps from Japan’s App Store at the request of authorities. Some crypto exchange apps are disappearing from Japan‘s App Store as Apple has seemingly removed several after authorities raised concerns. According to a…

Feb 7, 2025 at 08:38 AM UTC

KuCoin pleads guilty: Exec steps down over $297m in fines

On Jan. 28, KuCoin pleaded guilty to a United States judge for failing to implement proper anti-money laundering protocols and will now have to pay $297 million in fines.

Jan 28, 2025 at 04:28 AM UTC

KuCoin launches new crypto payment solution for merchants

Cryptocurrency exchange KuCoin just announced KuCoin Pay, which is a new payment platform designed to help merchants accept cryptocurrency transactions. KuCoin Pay is integrated with the KuCoin (KCS) app, which is used by over 37 million people globally. By leveraging…

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Jan 2, 2025 at 02:35 PM UTC

Coinbase, KuCoin join list of crypto exchanges seeking licenses in Turkey

Coinbase and KuCoin are among a new list of cryptocurrency companies and services eyeing registration in Turkey. The updated list of companies now includes Coinbase, KuCoin and Gate.io, with the number of organizations up from 47 to 76. As crypto.news…

Aug 16, 2024 at 07:10 PM UTC

Hamster Kombat premarket is launched: What you need to know

Cryptocurrency exchanges started adding Hamster Kombat token to their premarket trading platform. The token of the popular tap-to-earn game Hamster Kombat (HMSTR) has appeared in premarket trading on several exchanges. Thus, crypto exchange Bybit announced on July 8 that it…

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Jul 9, 2024 at 05:29 PM UTC

Premarket explained: How to buy coins before the official listing

In the world of cryptocurrencies, premarket trading is a service that refers to the over-the-counter trading system and is designed for trading new tokens before their official listing. With premarket trading capabilities, buyers and sellers can quote and transact at…

Jun 24, 2024 at 05:08 PM UTC

Binance lists Zksync (ZK) with token giveaway amid airdrop controversy

Crypto exchange Binance announced the listing of Zksync (ZK) trading pairs and a token distribution program aimed to alleviate community concerns about the token airdrop. Starting at 10:00 (UTC) on Jun. 17, the ZK token will be available for spot…

Jun 17, 2024 at 10:23 AM UTC

io.net (IO) price slumps 20% on Binance launch

The price of io.net (IO), a Solana-based DePIN platform that recently launched as the 55th Binance Launchpool project, launched on major crypto exchanges on Tuesday. IO price dropped 20% after its market debut, trading to lows of $3.40. Io.net token…

Jun 11, 2024 at 01:08 PM UTC

VC roundup: Avail leads with $43m, M^0 secures $35m, The Sandbox raises $20m

The week of June 2 to June 8 saw an influx of funds into the blockchain space, with 21 startups raising a total of $399.7 million from venture capital firms and angel investors.

Jun 8, 2024 at 05:36 PM UTC

Hong Kong’s HKMA warns public of unregulated ‘Kucoin’ crypto exchange

Hong Kong has issued a warning about an unregulated crypto exchange named “Kucoin,” which reportedly demands payments to recover money from frozen accounts. The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) has alerted the public to an allegedly fraudulent activity conducted via…

Jun 7, 2024 at 02:54 PM UTC

Nigeria’s central bank denies reports on crypto account freezing

Nigeria’s central bank denies false claims made by crypto media, asserting that it didn’t mandate local banks to freeze accounts associated with unlicensed crypto exchanges. The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) says it didn’t order local financial institutions to freeze…

Apr 24, 2024 at 10:58 AM UTC

KuCoin Bitcoin balances drop over 20% following DOJ lawsuit

Cryptocurrency balances on KuCoin’s exchange fell across multiple digital assets as the platform navigates a regulatory probe involving its founders.

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Apr 3, 2024 at 03:23 PM UTC

CFTC Commissioner hints at overreach on KuCoin charges

Caroline Pham, a CFTC commissioner, has publicly criticized her agency's legal action against the crypto exchange KuCoin.

Mar 29, 2024 at 06:00 PM UTC

Investors withdraw $350m worth of ETH, USDT, USDC from KuCoin

KuCoin users have withdrawn a massive amount of Ethereum (ETH), USDT and USDC from the exchange over the past 24 hours. According to data provided by Coinglass, KuCoin witnessed a total of over $350 million in withdrawals over the past…

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Mar 27, 2024 at 10:18 AM UTC

KuCoin assures user assets remain secure amid US legal challenges

Crypto exchange KuCoin has responded to a series of criminal and civil allegations filed by United States Southern District of New York (SDNY) prosecutors and the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) on March 26. “KuCoin is operating well, and the...

Mar 27, 2024 at 08:42 AM UTC

KuCoin faces US money laundering charges

The U.S. Department of Justice alleges that KuCoin and its two founders were knowingly involved in money laundering.

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Mar 26, 2024 at 03:42 PM UTC

AirDAO suffers exploit, hackers transfer stolen funds to MEXC, KuCoin, ChangeNOW

A community-governed layer one blockchain AirDAO has reportedly suffered a hacker attack, resulting in a loss of 126.5 ETH and 41.61 million AMB tokens. The AirDAO team disclosed in an X post on Mar. 21 that the project had fallen...

Mar 21, 2024 at 10:08 AM UTC

Book of Meme skyrockets 345% in 24 hours, Binance jumps on bandwagon

Book of Meme trading volume has soared by 262% to reach $3.8 billion, placing it at ninth on the list of the most-traded cryptocurrencies in the market today.

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Mar 16, 2024 at 02:22 PM UTC

Fake airdrop SMS to KuCoin users stir data leak concerns

Though scammers behind the Inferno Drainer malware announced the closure in 2023, new reports indicate that more bad actors are the targeting KuCoin community. In an X post shared on Feb. 22, a web3 security advocate known as CryptoShields.eth disclosed...

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Feb 22, 2024 at 11:22 AM UTC

Blockchain game developer Crystal Fun raises $5m from KuCoin and others

KuCoin Ventures has backed blockchain game development firm Crystal Fun in an effort to further decentralize gaming platforms. In a press release on Feb. 20, KuCoin‘s investment arm, KuCoin Ventures, said the “strategic investment” underscores its confidence in the potential...

Feb 20, 2024 at 11:12 AM UTC

OKX reportedly facing probe in South Korea for offering unregistered services

South Korean authorities are gearing up to launch an investigation into OKX over allegations of operating without proper registration within the country. Crypto exchange OKX has been reported by the South Korean Digital Asset Exchange Association (DAXA) to the local...

Feb 7, 2024 at 11:42 AM UTC

Binance assures Indian accounts are safe following Apple’s delisting

Following Apple's removal of crypto exchanges from its India app store, Binance has reassured users that accounts and funds remain secure.

Jan 14, 2024 at 10:37 PM UTC

KuCoin Labs partnering with BRC20 tool Biis

KuCoin, a global cryptocurrency exchange, and Biis, a BRC20 tool aggregator, have announced a partnership to improve how users interact with BRC tokens.

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Dec 19, 2023 at 03:41 PM UTC

KuCoin to exit New York in $22m settlement

KuCoin was the latest crypto exchange to agree on fines with New York regulators as the state cracked down on non-compliant service providers.

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Dec 12, 2023 at 03:34 PM UTC

KuCoin token surges 32% in 24 hour trading

KuCoin is back in the top 10 crypto exchanges by trading volume, ranking sixth with a 24-hour trading volume of $1.21 billion. The KuCoin Token (KCS) has emerged as the top gainer among 100 cryptocurrencies. The rally comes while the...

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Dec 12, 2023 at 08:17 AM UTC

KLUB listing fuels KuCoin token’s double-digit gain

The price of KuCoin's native token, KCS, rose 9.8% over the last 24 hours to $5.68 after the crypto exchange announced it will list its own KlubCoin's KLUB token starting Nov. 1.

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Nov 6, 2023 at 05:49 PM UTC

CoinGecko reports top CEXs, Kucoin falls out of top 10

CoinGecko, the world's largest independent cryptocurrency data aggregator, shares its 2023 Q3 Crypto Industry Report, highlighting the updated ranking for top centralized exchanges (CEXs).

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Oct 26, 2023 at 03:44 PM UTC