Founded in 2017 and now headquartered in Hong Kong, KU Holdings is a fintech investment holding company, committed to building trusted infrastructure for the Web3 era through visionary investment and empowerment. With subsidiaries across different regions and sectors, including licensed entities and innovative tech firms, the Group delivers end-to-end digital financial services—covering trading, custody, payments, asset management, mining, and technology solutions. KuCoin, the Group's flagship invested platform, ranks among the world's top 10 cryptocurrency exchanges, serving over 41 million users in more than 200 countries and regions.

Company Overview

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  • owner
    Michael Gan
    Kaiyuan Gan
    Group Founder

    Michael is a lifelong programmer, Web3 believer, and serial entrepreneur with an engineering background. He began building apps in high school and has spent more than a decade in the internet industry, serving as CTO and Chief Architect at several tech companies. In 2017, he founded KuCoin and went on to serve as its CEO until stepping down in 2020. Today, he focuses on the Group’s long-term strategy, global expansion, and exploration of frontier technologies—driving industry transformation through technology.

  • owner
    Eric Tang
    Weicheng Tang
    Group Founder

    Eric is an engineer-turned founder and product leader with deep technical expertise. He started young, launching an innovative online education platform and gaining end-to-end experience from product design to commercialization. Drawing on experience across internet, IoT, and AI—and as a long-term Bitcoin holder focused on blockchain—he brings a practical view of where technology meets markets. He takes a product-led, hands-on approach at the group level to solving real-world problems with technology.

In 2017, amid industry monopolies and widespread market uncertainty, tech visionaries Michael Gan and Eric Tang launched the KuCoin trading platform, driven by a shared mission to democratize finance. Michael displayed exceptional technical talent from an early age, founding his first startup at just 16. Eric, his mentor in blockchain, firmly believed that every global citizen should benefit from breakthroughs in blockchain technology. Having personally experienced the pain points of previous-generation trading platforms, the two were determined to build a more inclusive digital asset infrastructure—one designed to serve global users left behind by traditional financial systems. Built around its core value of "User First", KuCoin launched as the People's Exchange, committed to offering access to a diverse range of assets and a secure, trustworthy trading environment for all.

Today, KU Holdings has grown into a comprehensive fintech holding group, with an investment footprint spanning cryptocurrency custody, trading, payments, investment, asset management, mining infrastructure, token issuance and underwriting, and digital banking. Through multiple subsidiaries, the Group empowers its leading digital asset platforms that serve tens of millions of users across 200+ countries and regions, continuously driving innovation in asset discovery, trading, and user experience.

At this historic juncture where blockchain is becoming integrated into mainstream finance, the KU Group remains committed to its mission of financial inclusion. Leveraging the proven leadership, technological strength, and global compliance foundation of its subsidiaries, the Group strives to build a value bridge between the traditional world and the crypto future—empowering billions of users to embrace the crypto economy.

  • Respect and Humility

    Respect and Humility

    Grounded in respect. Guided by insight. Anchored in risk awareness.

    A culture of respect is fundamental to our mindset. We show respect not only to the markets, the industry, our users, and our peers, but also to the limits of our own knowledge—never taking the future for granted.

    This respect doesn't come from a place of fear. Rather, it's a form of humility and care born from deep understanding. It helps us stay sharp in opportunity and calm in adversity. It gives us the insight to cut through the noise and do what's right, not just what's easy.

    "Live compliance. Breathe risk control." More than just a saying, this is our North Star. In the vast forces of the markets, every individual is but a drop in the ocean. As such, risk control is our first line of survival and growth.

    A keen sense of risk awareness must become second nature to us. It must be embedded in every action, decision, and aspect of our work.

  • Integrity and Honesty

    Integrity and Honesty

    Do no harm. Honor your principles. Be transparent and respectful.

    Integrity is our compass in a complex world. More than just a rigid moral code, it's an inner strength that keeps us clear-headed in every decision. We hold fast to our core beliefs—protect our users, do no harm—not only a promise to others, but also a reflection of our own values.

    Honesty is the bridge that connects us meaningfully with others. We believe that transparency comes before communication, because true trust is built on open, symmetrical information—not spin. To this end, we pursue openness and transparency in all our processes, letting the sunlight into every corner. Be it collaboration or conflict, we lead with empathy and listen with respect. We choose to face difficult issues head-on, not avoid them, as we believe that problem-solving is what fosters real trust.

  • Accountability and Professionalism

    Accountability and Professionalism

    Own outcomes. Deliver with standards. Act with courage.

    We're driven by results. Every team member takes full ownership not just of tasks, but of outcomes. We think ahead, go beyond what's expected, and do the hard work others might avoid, all to make sure things get done and done well.

    We act with professionalism. In our areas of expertise, we apply experience, knowledge, and ethical judgment to solve problems and deliver real value. We use proven and empirical methods to work efficiently with discipline—keeping our highest standards, upholding best practices, and always aiming for more.

    We "think globally and execute locally". We're always combining top-tier professional skills with real-world market understanding to achieve the best possible outcomes on the ground.

  • Self-Driven Excellence

    Self-Driven Excellence

    Move with purpose. Act with initiative. Grow as one.

    We set goals and pursue them with energy, ownership, and creativity. We don't wait to be told what to do—we take initiative, stay focused on the mission, and push ourselves to grow. Excellence starts with action.

    We foster a culture of openness and inclusion. Everyone is encouraged to share resources, platforms, and opportunities. We empower everyone to play to their strengths, create meaningful value, and grow together. Here, personal and professional development go hand in hand. By fostering strong collaboration both within the company and with external partners, our end goal is mutual trust and shared success.

    We believe top talent deserves top rewards, driving professional growth and career success. Together, we build a workplace where professional growth and personal achievement reinforce each other, in a virtuous cycle of continuous improvement.

  • Relentless Pursuit of Quality

    Relentless Pursuit of Quality

    Put users first. Build with intent. Never stop improving.

    We believe in the power of technology and product-driven innovation. In everything we build—be it products, systems, or services—we don't just aim for "good enough", but for "better".

    Our commitment is to exceptional user experience. Every design, feature, and decision must have the user at heart. Product decisions must be guided by the user's perspective. This helps us create value, ensure compliance, and make our solutions more secure and effective.

    To this end, we're constantly driven by curiosity and innovation. We approach our work with craftsmanship and a mindset of continuous breakthrough.

    Above all, we live by an "Always Day 1" mindset. With each day as a fresh start, we build like it's day one, every day. By staying humble, always learning, and endlessly improving, we stay adaptable and ahead of the curve.