KuCoin Institutional, the institutional division of the global cryptocurrency exchange KuCoin, has entered into a strategic partnership with Ceffu, a provider of institutional-grade custody and digital asset infrastructure. The collaboration aims to enhance security, compliance, and operational governance for institutional participants in the digital asset ecosystem.
This partnership aligns with KuCoin Institutional’s ongoing initiative to strengthen its custody framework, following a series of alliances with licensed custodians. The integration with Ceffu is intended to provide professional investors with robust asset protection and greater control over their holdings, supported by advanced compliance mechanisms.
Expert Perspectives on the Partnership
“Institutional trust begins with infrastructure — the foundation of security, transparency, and compliance at every level,” said BC Wong, CEO of KuCoin. “Our partnership with Ceffu reinforces this vision, further strengthening our institutional custody ecosystem. By working with trusted partners like Ceffu, we continue to ensure our clients can access global markets with confidence and institutional-grade safeguards.”
Ceffu CEO Ian Loh emphasized the importance of a security-first approach in institutional finance. “Security isn’t a feature, it’s the foundation institutions build on,” he said. “Our mission has always been to deliver custody infrastructure that meets the highest standard of security, compliance, and operational governance. By partnering with KuCoin, we’re extending that trust-first foundation to more global institutional players who share the same commitment to uncompromising protection.”
Future Initiatives and KuCoin Institutional's Strategy
KuCoin Institutional and Ceffu are currently developing new joint initiatives to improve infrastructure for institutional digital asset engagement. Specifics of these developments will be announced in the future, but the collaboration is expected to introduce new benchmarks in custody, compliance, and operational integrity.
The announcement follows the recent launch of KuCoin Institutional, part of the company’s broader rebranding efforts to position itself as a trusted platform for professional market participants. This offering includes services such as VIP trading desks, high-liquidity access, tailored OTC solutions, and an expanding network of licensed custody providers. The partnership with Ceffu further reinforces KuCoin’s strategy of providing secure, compliant infrastructure to institutional clients globally.