KuCoin Lists TRUMP Crypto Token and Taps Legal Chief for CEO
Cryptocurrency
exchange KuCoin appointed BC Wong as its new Chief Executive Officer and
launched trading for the Official Trump (TRUMP) token on its spot trading
platform.
KuCoin Names Wong CEO as
Exchange Pushes Global Expansion
BC Wong,
previously serving as Chief Legal Officer, steps into the CEO role bringing
extensive cryptocurrency industry experience and legal expertise. Wong, a
Singaporean with degrees from Singapore Management University and George
Washington University, has been “instrumental” in securing regulatory licenses
across multiple jurisdictions, according to the company’s statement.
“Our
priority is to build a reliable platform for our users,” Wong stated,
emphasizing his focus on expanding global presence while maintaining regulatory
compliance.
“As
CEO, I am focused on enhancing our global presence and fostering collaboration
with regulators to create a secure, inclusive financial ecosystem,” he added. “Together
with our partners and users, we will shape the future of finance.”
KuCoin Lists TRUMP Crypto
Token
The
exchange introduced the Official Trump (TRUMP) token on its spot trading
platform, with trading commencing through a call auction on January 18. The
token operates on the SOL-SPL network, with withdrawals beginning January 19.
KuCoin is offering a 30 USDT trading fee discount for users who deposit TRUMP
tokens before January 22.
“$TRUMP
token encapsulates a moment that transcended into a viral meme, symbolizing a
remarkable chapter in digital culture,” the company commented in the official
press release. “This token leverages the viral nature of modern memes to offer
a unique asset in the blockchain space.”
⚡️GM, Counting down to a new era with #TRUMP! Make Your Portfolio Great Again with the $150,000 Prize Pool #KuCoin has prepared for you🎉 Start trading now: It’s time to celebrate everything we stand for⤵️
— KuCoin (@kucoincom) January 19, 2025
The TRUMP token sparked true euphoria in the cryptocurrency market, while Bitcoin tested new highs above $109,000. However, a significant correction in TRUMP followed Sunday’s ATH, triggered by the debut of a competing asset from Melania Trump, named MELANIA.
At the start of 2025, KuCoin introduced KuCoin Pay, a merchant solution designed to facilitate cryptocurrency payments in the retail industry. The platform enables seamless, contactless, and borderless transactions, connecting traditional retail systems with the crypto ecosystem. Leveraging its infrastructure and a user base of over 37 million globally, KuCoin aims to expand the adoption of cryptocurrency in everyday commerce.
KuCoin
currently serves over 38 million users worldwide, offering services ranging
from trading to AI-powered bots. The platform has received recognition from
Forbes as “Best Crypto Apps & Exchanges” and earned a spot among
Hurun’s “Top 50 Global Unicorns” in 2024.
This article was written by Damian Chmiel at www.financemagnates.com.