KuCoin's Nine-Year Evolution Reflects Industry Shift to Trusted Infrastructure

The digital asset industry has entered a more mature phase, and crypto exchanges are evolving beyond trade execution. According to CoinGecko Research, KuCoin's nine-year evolution reflects this shift from facilitating access to digital assets towards building trusted infrastructure that supports long-term participation in the digital economy.

In its latest report, CoinGecko Research highlights KuCoin's growth into a trusted digital asset infrastructure serving over 45 million users worldwide. The report examines KuCoin's performance during the first half of 2026 and identifies three key trends shaping market activity: resilient derivatives participation, broader trading interest, and continued expansion into tokenized markets.

KuCoin has expanded beyond transaction execution, particularly in payments and broader crypto utility. During H1 2026, KuCoin's off-chain payment volume increased by 300%, payment orders grew approximately 25-fold, and its network of service partners and merchants expanded by 60%. On-chain payment activity also recorded rapid growth.