KuCoin Highlights Trust-Centered Infrastructure at Consensus Hong Kong 2026

KuCoin, a leading global crypto platform, took the stage at Consensus Hong Kong 2026 to discuss a pivotal theme in today's digital asset landscape: trust. The forum, titled "Transforming Intelligence into Action," brought together industry leaders, including KuCoin's Vice President Edwin Wong, to explore how the sector can bolster security and enhance customer protection while navigating operational standards globally.

Edwin Wong represented KuCoin during a panel that synthesized various views on risk intelligence, joined by Adam from Inca Digital and Amanda from VerifyVASP. The conversation pinpointed a significant friction point in the current market: the latency between real-time on-chain data and the slower off-chain identity verification processes. The experts conducted an in-depth analysis of the evolving threat landscape and underscored the necessity for the industry to prioritize self-regulation and sophisticated intelligence to mitigate increasingly complex risks.

The panel also reached a consensus that while intelligence tools have advanced significantly, the industry must innovate and create a unified "code of conduct" to navigate the complexities inherent in multi-jurisdictional operations.

Edwin Wong noted a fundamental shift in user behavior over the past five years. "Users have moved from prioritizing the speed of engines and token listings to primarily focusing on platform security," he stated. Market data supports this claim, indicating that in volatile environments, capital gravitates towards platforms demonstrating visible commitments to security. Trust has evolved from an abstract concept to a measurable element influencing user retention and market stability.

This perspective is foundational for KuCoin, as the platform emphasizes that risk management has transitioned from merely a defensive mechanism to a fundamental growth driver. To provide users with tangible protection, KuCoin is progressing on providing Proof of Reserves (PoR) reports and enhancing its security measures via certifications such as SOC 2 Type II, ISO 27001, ISO 27701, and CCSS.

These initiatives are part of KuCoin's $2 billion Trust Project, a long-term commitment aimed at improving custodial architecture, real-time monitoring, and compliance capabilities on a global scale. Furthermore, KuCoin explained how modern exchanges utilize intelligence for prevention purposes, including AI-assisted modeling designed to detect anomalous behaviors early and mitigate downstream impacts on users, counterparties, and market integrity.

Looking to the future, KuCoin emphasized the importance of a real-time compliance communication layer across the industry. This layer would enable faster coordination while upholding privacy-by-design principles. Ultimately, KuCoin reiterated its dedication to promoting a trustworthy infrastructure and contributing to the standards that underpin a safer, more resilient digital asset ecosystem.

About KuCoin

Founded in 2017, KuCoin is a top-tier global cryptocurrency platform trusted by over 40 million users across more than 200 countries and regions. The platform offers innovative and compliant digital asset services, providing access to over 1,000 listed tokens, spot and futures trading, institutional wealth management, and a Web3 wallet. Please note that KuCoin does not offer services in the European Economic Area (EEA). Within the EEA, KuCoin EU is operated by KuCoin EU Exchange GmbH.