KUCOIN BTC reserves decrease by 77 % according to KYC requirements: Users take out 14,000 BTC due to stricter AML requirements

KUCOIN BTC reserves decrease by 77 % according to KYC requirements: Users take out 14,000 BTC due to stricter AML requirements
Detail of BTC reserves at Kucoin: A look at the effects of the KYC requirements
In the past few months, the KRYPTOGENCHESTISTIK KUCOIN has recorded a significant decline in its Bitcoin reserves. Since the introduction of a mandatory KYC (Know your Customer) message, BTC reserves have fallen by 77 %. The intensified requirements for combating money laundering (AML) have caused numerous users to withdraw a total of 14,000 Bitcoin (BTC) from the platform.
The reinforced KYC and AML regulations are part of a global trend to make the exchange of crypto-assets safer and to contain illegal activities. These requirements are intended to ensure that the identity of the user is checked and that Exchanges do not offer a platform for money laundering or other criminal activities. However, while these measures should contribute to improving security, they can also have unintentional consequences for crypto exchanges.
The drastic reduction in BTC reserves at Kucoin clearly shows how sensitive the market reacts to regulatory changes. Many users seem to have decided to withdraw their stocks to avoid the new KYC requirements. This development could have a significant impact on liquidity and trading volume for Kucoin.
It remains to be seen how this situation will develop and whether other cryptocurrency exchanges will feel similar effects if they are forced to tighten their own KYC and AML guidelines. Company -specific strategies for adapting to the changing regulatory landscape will be crucial to regain the trust of the users and keep the market alive.