### What Is KuCoin? KuCoin is a cryptocurrency exchange built with the mission to “facilitate the global free flow of digital value.” It claims to have an emphasis on intuitive design, simple registration process and high level of security. The platform supports futures trading, a built-in P2P exchange, the ability to purchase cryptocurrencies with a credit or debit card, and instant exchange services. Also known as “people's exchange”, the platform facilitated 1.2 trillion in lifetime trading volume and supports over 30 million users worldwide. The company claims to offer technology-driven trading products and the KuCoin ecosystem, which encompasses the KuCoin community and is built around the KuCoin token (KCS). ### Who Are the KuCoin Founders? KuCoin was founded in 2017 by Michael, Eric, Top, Kent, John, Jack and Linda. The exchange officially launched in September 2017. In 2020, when KuCoin is a top-5 exchange in the world, Johnny Lyu stepped in as the CEO. Before joining KuCoin, he worked in the tech, internet and e-commerce industries. ### Where Is KuCoin Located? The company is international, headquartered in the Seychelles and offices in Hong Kong and Singapore, with more than 30 million users worldwide and a presence in over 200 countries. ### KuCoin Restricted Countries The platform provides services to countries such as Turkey, India, Japan, and many others. Please check their official website for supported countries. ### What Coins Are Supported on KuCoin? The platform has a large number of trading pairs, it offers nearly 700 cryptocurrencies for buying, selling and trading, the list of the top coins includes BTC, ETH, USDT, BNB, ADA, XRP, USDC, DOGE, DOT, UNI and more.