KuCoin has made platform security a central focus, particularly following its 2020 hot wallet breach — from which all affected user funds were fully recovered. Since then, the exchange has undergone a significant overhaul of its security infrastructure. KuCoin now holds SOC 2 Type II and ISO 27001:2022 certifications — independent international security standards that cover risk management, access control, data governance, and incident response. Independent security ranking service CER.live placed KuCoin first globally for security measures in 2025. The exchange maintains 36 consecutive months of Proof of Reserves verification, audited by blockchain security firm Hacken, and has launched a $2 billion Trust Project to strengthen asset protection and risk controls. User-level security features include 2FA, anti-phishing codes, a separate trading password, and cold wallet storage for the majority of funds.