KuCoin’s off-chain payment volume surged over 300% in the first half of 2026, according to the exchange’s “Beyond the Signal” H1 review published on July 23. Total payment orders didn’t just grow, they multiplied roughly 25 times over the same period.
The payments play
At the center of this growth is KuCoin Pay, the exchange’s off-chain settlement system that processes transactions via an internal ledger. The pitch is straightforward: zero fees, instant settlements, no blockchain congestion.
KuCoin’s service partner and merchant network expanded by 60% during the period.
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