Hassan Maishera
KuCoin Institutional, the institutional arm of global crypto exchange KuCoin, has announced its strategic partnership with Ceffu, a leading institutional-grade custody and digital asset infrastructure provider. This latest development comes as KuCoin has been expanding its presence in the global cryptocurrency space.
KuCoin Institutional Partners with Ceffu
In a press release shared with Cryptowisser, KuCoin Institutional added that the partnership is another milestone for the company as it seeks to advance secure, compliant solutions for global professional investors, and it signals our commitment ahead of future product integration.
The partnership with Ceffu also extends the s the strategic direction established through previous partnerships with licensed custodians. Thanks to this collaboration, the two entities will empower institutions with the highest standards of asset protection, compliance assurance, and operational segregation, enabling investors to trade confidently while maintaining full control over their assets.
While commenting on this partnership, BC Wong, CEO of KuCoin,
“Institutional trust begins with infrastructure — the foundation of security, transparency, and compliance at every level. 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.”
Ian Loh, CEO of Ceffu, added that,
“Security isn’t a feature; it’s the foundation institutions build on. 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.”
The two entities have also started working together on new initiatives that would enhance the infrastructure supporting institutional adoption of digital assets. KuCoin Institutional said the details of the joint developments will be shared in due course. The partnership will introduce new standards of security, compliance, and operational oversight for institutions engaging in digital asset markets.
The partnership comes two weeks after KuCoin launched KuCoin Institutional, a strategic expansion dedicated to serving professional investors, institutions, and strategic partners.
It also comes just a week after KuCoin launched a new office in Australia and appointed local leadership, with further investments in the Australian market.
KuCoin Institutional is the institutional business arm of KuCoin, dedicated to serving professional investors, funds, and corporate clients with secure, compliant, and efficient digital asset solutions. By integrating advanced trading infrastructure, liquidity access, and institutional-grade custody partnerships, KuCoin Institutional bridges traditional finance with the digital economy.
