
KuCoin secures ISO 22301:2019 certification for business continuity, adding to its compliance stack as MiCA and DORA raise operational resilience standards for crypto firms.
KuCoin has secured ISO 22301:2019 certification for its Business Continuity Management Systems, a standardized framework that verifies an organization can keep critical services running through disruptions such as cyberattacks or infrastructure failures. The certification was announced on August 11.
ISO 22301:2019 is the international standard for business continuity management. In practical terms, an independent auditor has confirmed that KuCoin has documented plans and processes in place to maintain operations during various types of disruptions.
KuCoin CEO BC Wong said operational resilience is now considered as critical as security measures in the digital asset sector.
The certification is part of KuCoin's broader "Trust Framework," which layers multiple compliance credentials. The exchange already holds ISO/IEC 27001:2022 for information security management, SOC 2 Type II attestation for operational controls, and ISO/IEC 27701:2019 for privacy information management.
KuCoin serves over 45 million users across more than 200 countries, with access to over 1,500 digital assets.
The certification push aligns with several major regulatory frameworks reshaping crypto operations globally. The EU's Markets in Crypto-Assets regulation (MiCA) sets comprehensive requirements for crypto service providers in Europe. Alongside MiCA, the Digital Operational Resilience Act (DORA) specifically targets operational resilience, requiring crypto firms to demonstrate they can withstand and recover from disruptions.
In Asia, the Monetary Authority of Singapore and the Hong Kong Monetary Authority have issued guidance that increasingly expects digital asset platforms to meet the same operational standards as traditional financial institutions.
The ISO 22301 certification adds a layer of credibility for KuCoin as it navigates a tightening regulatory environment, but the real test will be how the exchange responds when a disruption actually hits. Business continuity plans are only as good as their execution under pressure.
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