KuCoin becomes the first top crypto exchange to earn CCSS certification, setting new security benchmark for global crypto exchanges

In an industry still haunted by billion-dollar breaches and shaken user confidence, one crypto exchange is doubling down on trust. KuCoin, the global trading platform serving over 40 million users, announced that it has secured the CryptoCurrency Security Standard (CCSS) certification — a globally recognized framework for protecting digital assets. With this, KuCoin becomes the first top-ten crypto exchange to achieve the certification, setting a new benchmark for security across the sector.

The recognition cements KuCoin’s reputation as a security-first platform. The company now holds all four of the most respected certifications in digital finance: CCSS, ISO 27001:2022, ISO 27701:2025, and SOC 2 Type II. No other major exchange can claim that. Together, they represent the industry’s gold standard for safeguarding user assets, privacy, and operational integrity — areas where too many platforms have fallen short.

KuCoin: The first top crypto exchange to earn CCSS certification

This milestone is part of KuCoin’s $2 billion Trust Project, a long-term initiative focused on transparency, compliance, and user protection. “Adding CCSS certification to our suite of global standards highlights KuCoin’s leadership in security and user protection,” said BC Wong, CEO of KuCoin. “This accomplishment perfectly embodies our brand philosophy — ‘Trust First. Trade Next.’ Every step we take is guided by a deep responsibility to our users and the ecosystem. As the industry evolves, KuCoin will continue to lead by example in responsible innovation and compliance.”

The four certifications collectively cover every layer of KuCoin’s security infrastructure — from crypto-specific controls and data management to privacy governance and third-party auditing. For users, this means stronger protection, reduced risk, and more transparency around how their assets are managed.

Founded in 2017, KuCoin has grown into one of the world’s largest crypto exchanges, serving traders across more than 200 countries. The platform lists over 1,000 digital assets, supports Web3 wallets, institutional services, and payments, and has earned recognition from Forbes as one of the “Best Crypto Apps & Exchanges.” It was also named a Top 50 Global Unicorn by Hurun.

With its latest certification, KuCoin isn’t just meeting industry standards — it’s raising them. In a space where trust is hard to earn and easy to lose, KuCoin’s security push stands as a clear statement: the future of crypto will belong to those who protect it.