In a release, KuCoin CEO Johnny Lyu stated that this move is the next step in the attempts to give openness to the customers' funds, showcasing the dedication to transparency and improving industry confidence. He further stated on Twitter that he constantly emphasizes KuCoin is a People's Exchange that prioritizes the safety and protection of customers' assets. The report on the factual findings is anticipated to release in a few weeks.
KuCoin has been working to increase openness in its operations for some time now. After the elevated failures of the top cryptocurrency exchange, FTX, and its related trading company Alameda Research, centralized exchanges throughout the industry have been hurrying to validate their proofs of reserves.
In the first part of November, Bitcoin exchange Bitfinex released information on its reserves, while competitor Binance released its proof-of-reserves method, starting with bitcoin, at the end of November. Most recently, the entire liability balance sheet on the cryptocurrency derivatives market Bitmex started allowing customers to self-verify their obligations.