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MagyarKuCoin is a centralized crypto exchange. Official registers we checked list it (or a group company) as licensed or registered in: European Union (MiCA), India. Restricted or under a regulator warning in: United States, Singapore, Hong Kong, Canada. Base-tier fees: spot 0.10% maker / 0.10% taker, futures 0.02% maker / 0.06% taker. TradeReviewed score: 3.5 out of 5.
Key facts
| Type | CEX |
|---|---|
| TradeReviewed score | 3.5/5 |
| Spot fees (maker / taker) | 0.10% / 0.10% source |
| Futures fees (maker / taker) | 0.02% / 0.06% source |
| Licensed or registered in | European Union (MiCA), India |
| Restricted or warning | United States, Singapore, Hong Kong, Canada |
| Proof of reserves | - |
| Volume 24h | $1.08B Derivatives $1.96B CoinGecko, 2026-10-20 |
| Max leverage | 125x source |
| KYC | - |
| Last verified | 19 Oct 2026 |
| Fee notes | VIP 0, spot Class A pairs (Class B and C cost more). |
Score breakdown
Each category is calculated from the sourced data on this page. Missing data scores low, never estimated. Methodology and formula.
| Regulation and licences (25%) | 2.7 | |
|---|---|---|
| Security and proof of reserves (20%) | 2.5 | |
| Fees (spot and futures) (20%) | 3.7 | |
| Liquidity and volume (15%) | 5.0 | |
| Products and features (10%) | 5.0 | |
| Transparency, KYC and support (10%) | 3.5 |
Regulation by country and region
Status per jurisdiction with a link to the official register. Registers change, so always check the source and the date we last verified it. What these statuses mean.
| Jurisdiction | Regulator | Licence / registration | Number | Status | Official source | Last verified |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| European Union (MiCA) | Austrian Financial Market Authority (FMA) | MiCA CASP authorisation (KuCoin EU Exchange GmbH) | - | Licensed ESMA interim register, authorised 27/11/2025. | Register | 19 Oct 2026 |
| United States | - | Not offered (exchange terms, restricted locations) | - | Restricted / not available | Register | 19 Oct 2026 |
| UAE / Dubai (VARA) | Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority (VARA) | - | - | Not verified | Register | - |
| United Kingdom | Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) | - | - | Not verified FCA cryptoasset register could not be read automatically (bot protection); not verified yet. | Register | - |
| Singapore | - | Not offered (exchange terms, restricted locations) | - | Restricted / not available | Register | 19 Oct 2026 |
| Japan | Financial Services Agency (JFSA) | - | - | Not verified | Register | - |
| Hong Kong | - | Not offered (exchange terms, restricted locations) | - | Restricted / not available | Register | 19 Oct 2026 |
| Australia | AUSTRAC | - | - | Not verified AUSTRAC does not publish a public list of registered digital currency exchanges; not verified. | Register | - |
| Canada | - | Not offered (exchange terms, restricted locations) | - | Restricted / not available Ontario and British Columbia are restricted. | Register | 19 Oct 2026 |
| India | Financial Intelligence Unit India (FIU-IND) | Registered VDA service provider, reporting entity under PMLA (Peken Global Limited) | - | Registered Lok Sabha Unstarred Question 5805 (30 Mar 2026), Annexure I, status as on 9 Mar 2026. FIU-IND does not publish its own list. | Register | 20 Oct 2026 |
| Turkey | Capital Markets Board (SPK/CMB) | Transitional list of operating CASPs (Kucoın TR Kripto Varlık Alım Satım Platformu AŞ) | - | Pending SPK states that being on this temporary list does not mean the entity is authorised. | Register | 20 Oct 2026 |
| South Korea | Korea Financial Intelligence Unit (KoFIU) | - | - | Not verified | Register | - |
| Brazil | Banco Central do Brasil (BCB) | - | - | Not verified Banco Central do Brasil has not published a list of authorised SPSAVs yet (checked 20 Oct 2026). | Register | - |
Regional rankings
KuCoin: frequently asked questions
Is KuCoin regulated?
Yes, in some jurisdictions. Official registers list KuCoin (or a group company) as licensed or registered in: European Union (MiCA), India. Licences are usually held by a local entity, so check which company serves your country.
Is KuCoin legal in the US?
No. KuCoin does not serve customers in United States: Not offered (exchange terms, restricted locations). (checked 2026-10-19)
Is KuCoin MiCA licensed?
Yes. KuCoin is listed as licensed in European Union (MiCA): MiCA CASP authorisation (KuCoin EU Exchange GmbH), Austrian Financial Market Authority (FMA). (checked 2026-10-19) ESMA interim register, authorised 27/11/2025.
What are KuCoin fees?
At the base (regular user) tier: spot 0.10% maker / 0.10% taker, futures 0.02% maker / 0.06% taker, according to the official fee page (checked 2026-10-19). VIP tiers and token discounts can lower this.
Is KuCoin available in the UAE?
We have not verified the status of KuCoin in UAE / Dubai (VARA) yet. Check the official register and the exchange's terms for your country.
Does KuCoin require KYC?
We have not verified the KYC rules yet. Most centralized exchanges require identity verification before deposits, trading or withdrawals.
What is the TradeReviewed score of KuCoin?
3.5 out of 5, calculated with our published methodology from regulation, security, fees, liquidity, products and transparency data. Partnerships do not affect the score.
Sources
- KuCoin official website www.kucoin.com
- KuCoin fee schedule www.kucoin.com
- European Union (MiCA): Austrian Financial Market Authority (FMA) www.esma.europa.eu
- Canada: official register www.kucoin.com
- India: Financial Intelligence Unit India (FIU-IND) sansad.in
- Turkey: Capital Markets Board (SPK/CMB) spk.gov.tr
- CoinGecko exchange volume www.coingecko.com
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