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KuCoin (KCS)

What is KuCoin?

KuCoin is an international cryptocurrency exchange based out of Seychelle that currently supports the trading of 250 digital assets. What’s unique about KuCoin is that they share 50% of their overall trading fee revenue with users holding their exchange-based token. In a similar fashion to Binance, KuCoin offers relatively low tradings fees and incentives for holding (or trading) its native cryptocurrency. Back in 2011, the founders started researching blockchain tech and went further to build the technical architecture for KuCoin in 2013. 4 years later, the exchange launched with the ultimate goal of “becoming one of the top 10 worldwide hottest exchange platform[s]” by 2019. As stated on their official website which lists 12 core members, “Kucoin aims at providing users digital asset transaction and exchange services which are even more safe and convenient, integrating premium assets worldwide, and constructing state of the art transaction platform”. CEO and founder, Michael Gam, is a former technical expert at Ant Financial, an affiliate company of the Chinese Alibaba Group. He was also a senior partner at Internet giants like MikeCRM and KF5.COM. OO, Eric Don, is referred to as a “senior Internet researcher, systems architect, and Internet industry star”. He is also stated to be the CTO and senior partner of IT companies including YOULIN.COM, KITEME, and REINOT. However, it’s unclear if these websites actually exist as they did not show in a Google search or when entering the website domains. According to his LinkedIn, he is currently CTO at Youlin Network Technologies, yet there is no mention of KITEME or REINOT.

Key Facts & Snapshot

  • Symbol: KCS
  • CoinGecko id: kucoin-shares
  • Market cap rank (CoinGecko): #64
  • Categories: Exchange-based Tokens, Centralized Exchange (CEX) Token, Circle Ventures Portfolio, Made in China
  • Genesis / launch date: 2017-08-22
  • Circulating supply (snapshot): 134,655,022
  • Total supply (snapshot): 142,155,022
  • All-time high (USD, CoinGecko): $28.83 (Dec 1, 2021)
  • All-time low (USD, CoinGecko): $0.3429 (Feb 7, 2019)

Market (USD snapshot)

  • Market cap (USD, snapshot): $1.13B
  • 24h volume (USD, snapshot): $17.12M
  • Fully diluted valuation (USD, snapshot): $1.20B
  • 24h price change (snapshot): -1.14%

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is KuCoin Token (KCS) and how does it work?
KCS is the native utility token of the KuCoin exchange, launched in August 2017. It functions as an exchange-based token that provides holders with benefits like trading fee discounts and a share of the platform’s trading fee revenue through its bonus program.
How much has KCS price changed since its all-time high?
KCS reached its all-time high of $28.83 on December 1, 2021. The token has experienced significant volatility since then, which is common for exchange tokens that often correlate with both crypto market cycles and their platform’s trading activity.
Is KuCoin Token a Chinese cryptocurrency?
Yes, KCS is categorized as “Made in China” as the KuCoin exchange was originally founded by Chinese entrepreneurs. However, KuCoin has since expanded globally and operates as an international cryptocurrency exchange serving users worldwide.
How risky is investing in KCS given its centralized exchange token status?
KCS carries concentrated risk because its value depends heavily on KuCoin exchange’s performance, regulatory compliance, and security. Exchange tokens face risks from platform hacks, regulatory crackdowns on centralized exchanges (particularly given its Chinese origins), competition from other exchanges, and potential loss of user funds or trust that could severely impact token demand.
What is the circulating supply of KCS tokens?
KCS has a circulating supply of approximately 134.66 million tokens out of a total supply of 142.16 million. This means roughly 95% of the total token supply is already in circulation.

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