KuCoin

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KuCoin is a global cryptocurrency exchange founded in 2017 and headquartered in the Seychelles. With over 30 million registered users across 200+ countries, KuCoin offers spot, margin, futures, and staking products with an unusually wide selection of altcoins. While primarily a multi-asset exchange, KuCoin has significant Bitcoin trading volume and is popular with retail traders seeking access to smaller-cap tokens. In 2023, KuCoin faced US regulatory action from the DOJ and CFTC for operating without proper licenses, resulting in a $300M settlement in 2024.

Details

Fees: 0.10% maker, 0.10% taker
Type: Global exchange
Region: Global
Founded: 2017
Maker Fee: 0.10%
Taker Fee: 0.10%
Bitcoin Only: No
Founded Year: 2017
Headquarters: Seychelles
Kyc Required: Yes
Trading Fees: 0.10% maker / 0.10% taker
Lightning Support: No

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