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KuCoin Vows User Assets Secure Amid U.S. Legal Firestorm

by Sham
March 26, 2024
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  • KuCoin claims user assets unaffected despite US criminal and civil allegations against founders and exchange operations
  • Allegations include operating unlicensed money transmitter, lacking AML controls, offering illegal derivatives to US users, and lacking KYC
  • KuCoin states it respects laws and regulations, investigating details; outcomes may impact future operations and reputation

The crypto exchange KuCoin claims that its users’ assets are safe amid recent criminal and civil allegations filed against the company.

NEW: KuCoin reaffirms user assets are safe following the U.S. DOJ charge

— BlockNews.com (@blocknewsdotcom) March 26, 2024

Background on the Allegations

On March 29, the US Southern District of New York (SDNY) prosecutors and the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) filed a series of allegations against KuCoin and its founders.

The SDNY announced criminal charges against KuCoin co-founders Chun Gan and Ke Tang, both Chinese nationals. They are accused of operating an unlicensed money-transmitting business and violating the Bank Secrecy Act by failing to maintain an adequate anti-money laundering (AML) program.

Despite having substantial US operations, KuCoin did not register with the CFTC or the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network as a proper money transmitter. The exchange also onboarded US users without licensing, which accounted for over 18% of its user base in 2018.

The parallel CFTC complaint alleges that KuCoin offered illegal commodity derivatives and leveraged transactions to US users from 2019-2022. It also failed to implement required know-your-customer (KYC) procedures.

KuCoin’s Response

In response to the allegations, KuCoin stated: “KuCoin is operating well and the assets of our users are absolutely safe. We are aware of the related reports and are currently investigating the details through our lawyers.”

The exchange claims to respect all laws and regulations and adhere to compliance standards. Its native token KCS dropped 12% after the news, but KuCoin appeared unfazed on social media.

Despite the serious complaints, neither prosecutors nor regulators questioned KuCoin’s management of user assets. The criminal and civil cases remain ongoing, while the exchange’s founders remain at large.

Conclusion

While KuCoin maintains that user assets remain protected, the allegations of unlicensed operations, lack of KYC, and transmission of suspicious funds paint the exchange in a negative light. The outcomes of the criminal and civil proceedings may impact KuCoin’s future operations and reputation. For now, its users await further details.

Tags: Chun GanCommodity Futures Trading CommissionKe TangKucoinSouthern District of New York
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