KuCoin Nominated for Best Trading Infrastructure at BeInCrypto Awards 2026

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BeInCrypto 100 Institutional Awards Nomination: KuCoin for Best Trading Infrastructure

When it comes to digital assets, professional traders are looking beyond just how quickly, easily, or frequently they can trade. They now prioritize dependable trade execution, secure asset storage, adaptable collateral options, clear market information, and systems that can handle high volumes without issues.

KuCoin is focusing on meeting this need. They’ve also been recognized for their work, being nominated for Best Trading Infrastructure at the BeInCrypto Institutional 100 Awards in 2026.

Infrastructure Metric Last Verified Data
Broker and fintech partners 1,000+
Institutional API integrations 200+
Unified Trading Account Spot, futures, and margin assets in one capital pool
Off-Exchange Settlement Live institutional framework
Custody integrations BitGo Singapore Go Network, Cactus Custody, Ceffu MirrorX
RWA collateral framework RCMS with UBS uMINT and Asseto CASH+
Market data integration KuCoin Futures data on TradingView

KuCoin Trading Infrastructure Snapshot

The award nomination highlights KuCoin’s advanced trading tools for businesses, such as its combined account system, private deal options, innovative collateral solutions, tools for brokers, easy API access, and reliable market data.

For KuCoin CEO BC Wong, the definition of trading infrastructure has expanded.

Traditionally, trading systems focused on how fast and efficient they were. Now, according to Wong in a BeInCrypto interview, it’s equally important that these systems are reliable, open, secure, and responsible.

KuCoin operates under the belief that trust and security come before trading. While things like fast trade execution, reliable connections, and available funds are still essential, institutional investors now expect a higher level of service and security.

Traders want to be sure exchanges can cover their debts, protect assets, offer independent custody solutions, manage settlements effectively, and reliably process trades even when the market is rapidly changing.

Building for Professional-Grade Demand

KuCoin’s infrastructure case rests partly on scale.

Our platform connects with over 1,000 businesses worldwide, including brokers, financial technology companies, market makers, and asset managers. We also have over 200 active connections to institutional APIs.

Wong described this as a shift in how exchanges operate.

With the growth of the cryptocurrency market, exchanges are expanding beyond just serving individual customers. They’re now providing essential infrastructure for a wider range of businesses, including brokers, financial technology companies, trading firms, and asset managers.

This means KuCoin needs “deterministic scalability” – the ability to consistently deliver reliable performance, fast speeds, and dependable operation even as more professional traders join the platform.

KuCoin has made significant improvements to its API and software development tools, including clearer documentation and support for popular programming languages. They’ve also enhanced real-time market data and upgraded tools for brokers. These changes mean brokers and trading firms can now connect to KuCoin easily and reliably, turning what used to be a complex, individual project into a standard, repeatable process.

Custody Separation and RWA Collateral

KuCoin’s Off-Exchange Settlement framework is another core part of the nomination.

KuCoin now allows institutional investors to trade directly on its platform while securely storing their assets with trusted custodians like BitGo Singapore, Cactus Custody, and Ceffu MirrorX. This setup lowers the risk of relying on a single provider and still gives them access to KuCoin’s extensive trading resources.

The same logic applies to KuCoin’s RWA Collateral Mirroring Solution, or RCMS.

RCMS allows institutions to use digital representations of real-world assets—like stocks or bonds—as collateral for trades without needing to physically transfer those assets out of their existing, regulated systems. Both UBS uMINT and Asseto CASH+ currently work with this system.

This is important because tokenized assets are now being actively traded, rather than just held. KuCoin’s system lets a tokenized money market fund maintain its regulatory status while also being used as collateral for other transactions.

Data as Trading Infrastructure

KuCoin’s TradingView integration adds another layer to the nomination.

Now, TradingView users can access KuCoin Futures data, letting traders analyze the futures market using the tools they already know and love – like charts, alerts, technical indicators, custom strategies built with Pine Script, and their regular research methods.

According to Wong, the benefit isn’t just improved charts. The integration lets professional traders combine KuCoin’s market information with their current analytical tools, which simplifies tasks like assessing liquidity, tracking market health, and developing smarter, data-based trading plans.

KuCoin is a strong contender for the Best Trading Infrastructure award because it offers a complete trading system. Evaluators are looking at its ability to handle trades from start to finish – including executing orders, settling transactions, securely storing assets, connecting to other platforms, managing collateral, and providing reliable market information.

The BeInCrypto Institutional 100 Awards celebrate companies creating the infrastructure for the future of digital finance. KuCoin has been recognized for its work in developing the technology that allows brokers, institutions, and professional traders to easily and securely access and trade digital assets with more control and better connections.

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2026-05-20 13:44