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KuCoin vs Mexc

Side by side from the facts on each listing, checked by XMRList. Latest check 1 Nov 2026. Grades come from a public rubric; sponsorship is never an input.

Key differences

  • KuCoin grades higher (C vs D).
  • KuCoin has been operating longer (since 2013).
CKuCoin DMexc
XMRList gradeC · Usable, with caveatsD · Not recommended
StatusVerifiedQuestionable
TypeCentralized ExchangesCentralized Exchanges
KYCRequiredRequired
Accepts XMR directlyYesYes
Tor (.onion) addressNoNo
Operating since20132018
Based inSeychellesSeychelles
Uptime, last 30 days100%100%
User reviews3.5/5 from 4—
Facts last checked1 Nov 20261 Nov 2026
Strengths
  • XMR/USDT spot pair listed
  • Leveraged and perpetual XMR products per our records
  • API available
  • XMR/USDT and XMR/USDC spot pairs
  • XMR perpetual futures available
  • Low published spot trading fees
Caveats
  • KYC always required
  • Custodial exchange, funds held by KuCoin
  • Leverage carries high risk of loss
  • KYC verification part of the account process
  • Thin XMR spot volume at time of check
  • Custodial exchange
Bottom lineKuCoin is usable with caveats: ID verification is required.Not recommended right now: marked Questionable by XMRList.

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