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MagyarBy the TradeReviewed Research Team. Data from official exchange pages and regulator registers, dates shown per exchange. How we test
KuCoin licences and registrations
| Country or region | Regulator | Status | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| EU | Austrian Financial Market Authority (FMA) | Licensed | Official register |
| IN | Financial Intelligence Unit India (FIU-IND) | Registered | Official register |
| US | Restricted | Official register | |
| SG | Restricted | Official register | |
| HK | Restricted | Official register | |
| CA | Restricted | Official register |
Safety factors we check
- Proof of reserves: Monthly Merkle tree
- EU MiCA status: MiCA licensed
- KYC: Full
- Founded: 2017
- 24h volume (spot + derivatives): $3.24B
Risks to know
- Any centralised exchange holds your funds, so an exchange failure or hack can mean losses. Keep only trading money on it.
- Scammers impersonate exchange support on Telegram, WhatsApp and X. Real support never asks for your password, codes or seed phrase.
- Leverage can wipe out your deposit quickly. In the EU, retail leverage is capped by law.
- Licences are entity specific: check which company you sign up with in your country.
Frequently asked questions
Is KuCoin legit?
KuCoin is a real, operating exchange. We verified licences or registrations in: EU, IN. Each row below links to the official register.
Does KuCoin have proof of reserves?
Yes: Monthly Merkle tree. Proof of reserves shows assets, not all liabilities, so it lowers but does not remove risk.
Is KuCoin available in my country?
It is restricted or banned in: US, SG, HK, CA. Check the terms of service for your country before you sign up.
How do I keep my exchange account safe?
Use a unique password and an authenticator app or passkey, turn on a withdrawal address whitelist, never share codes with "support" on Telegram or WhatsApp, and move long term holdings to your own wallet.
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