KuCoin at HODL Summit 2025: Leading the Charge in Crypto Trust and Innovation

At the HODL Summit 2025 in Dubai, KuCoin showcased its leadership in the crypto industry as Oliver Stauber, CEO of KuCoin EU, joined a panel of experts to tackle "Crypto’s Trust Crisis: Navigating Security, Innovation & Adoption Post-Hacks." Oliver highlighted KuCoin’s commitment to security and trust, emphasizing the industry’s resilience and unity in overcoming challenges.

"Innovation drives growth, but trust secures the future," Oliver said during the summit. At KuCoin, security isn’t just a priority—it’s the foundation of our platform. We pair this with sustainable growth, ensuring that as we expand globally, our users’ assets remain safe. Over the past year, we’ve rebuilt our core systems from the ground up, leveraging cutting-edge technology to deliver a secure, scalable experience for our 40 million users worldwide.

Reflecting on the panel, Oliver highlighted a key difference between crypto and traditional finance. "During the 2008 financial crisis, the collapse of Lehman Brothers shattered trust across the banking sector, leading to years of recovery," he noted. "In crypto, when hacks occur, exchange leaders collaborate quickly. This unity protects users and the market, building significant trust in the ecosystem."

KuCoin has taken proactive steps to strengthen its platform. Over the past years, we’ve invested heavily in rebuilding our core systems, focusing on enhancing security, scalability, and reliability. This overhaul ensures that we can meet the evolving needs of our global user base while upholding the highest standards of asset protection, positioning KuCoin as a leader in secure crypto infrastructure.

"Exchanges are the backbone of crypto’s future, built on transparency and trust. Our ISO 27001:2022 certification is a testament to our unwavering commitment to security," Oliver asserted. KuCoin has recently reinforced its reliability through several key initiatives: over 100% Proof of Reserves audited monthly by a third party, achieving SOC 2 Type II certification, and securing the newly earned ISO 27001:2022 certification, announced on May 13, 2025. These efforts underscore KuCoin’s dedication to fostering a more secure and trustworthy cryptocurrency ecosystem.

Additionally, KuCoin recently unveiled its $2 billion Trust Project, designed to establish new benchmarks for security and compliance in the industry.

With five global regulatory licenses secured, we’re gearing up to launch compliant platforms in Europe and Australia by late 2025. Additionally, we are expanding the KCS ecosystem to bring more value to our users.

Our participation in the HODL Summit 2025 reflects our mission to lead the crypto industry in trust, innovation, and accessibility. As we move forward, we’ll continue to enhance our security measures, introduce new features, and uphold the highest standards of compliance.