KuCoin Announces Multiple Service Updates Including API Symbol Changes, New Listings, and Trading Schedule in September 2026
KuCoin rolled out a series of service updates in September 2026 including ticker symbol changes, new token listings, trading pair launches, maintenance closures, and a VIP migration program.
Why it matters
The updates reflect KuCoin's ongoing platform maintenance, product expansion, and competitive positioning amid regulatory pressure. The VIP migration program directly targets Bitget users following industry security events, while the broker cycle change and futures contract launch signal continued derivatives focus. The significance is limited to routine exchange operations and competitive user acquisition.
Key facts
KuCoin completed ticker and API symbol updates for GALA, BSV, and WAXL on September 22, 2026
Reported by Bitcoin Insider
GALA API symbol changed from GALAX to GALA while UI ticker remains GALA
Reported by Bitcoin Insider
BSV API symbol changed from BCHSV to BSV while UI ticker remains BSV
Reported by Bitcoin Insider
WAXL ticker and API symbol both updated to AXL
Reported by Bitcoin Insider
KuCoin Futures launched BTCUSD-25DEC26 COIN-Margined Quarterly Contract with 1-20x leverage on September 22, 2026
Reported by Bitcoin Insider
KuCoin temporarily closed XMR deposit and withdrawal services on September 24, 2026 for wallet maintenance
Reported by Bitcoin Insider
KuCoin changed Broker assessment cycle from monthly to quarterly effective October 1, 2026
Reported by Bitcoin Insider
KuCoin listed Doppler Finance (XDP) on Base network with trading starting September 28, 2026
Reported by Bitcoin Insider
What happened
KuCoin implemented multiple platform updates throughout September 2026. The exchange completed ticker and API symbol changes for GALA, BSV, and WAXL (renamed to AXL), with deposit, trading, and withdrawal services opening on September 22. KuCoin Futures launched a COIN-Margined BTC Quarterly 1225 Delivery Contract with 1-20x leverage on September 22. The exchange temporarily closed Monero (XMR) deposits and withdrawals for wallet maintenance on September 24, and suspended Meter Governance (MTRG) withdrawals on September 25. KuCoin listed Doppler Finance (XDP) on Base network with trading starting September 28, accompanied by a 4,400,000 XDP giveaway campaign. The exchange ceased trading for WMTX/USDT on September 25 at the project's request. KuCoin updated its Broker assessment cycle from monthly to quarterly effective October 1, and launched a VIP Migration & Deposit Welcome Program targeting Bitget users and traders from other exchanges. ZigChain was rebranded to ZIG Finance without affecting token contracts or tickers.
How the story developed
- First report
First report by Bitcoin Insider
KuCoin Has Completed the Ticker and API Symbol Updates for GALA, BSV, and WAXL
- Update
KuCoin completes ticker and API symbol updates for GALA, BSV, and WAXL
API symbols updated: GALAX to GALA, BCHSV to BSV, WAXL to AXL. Deposit, trading, and withdrawal services opened on September 22, 2026
- Update
KuCoin Futures launches BTCUSD-25DEC26 COIN-Margined Quarterly Contract
Contract launched with 1-20x leverage, delivery date December 25, 2026
- Update
KuCoin temporarily closes XMR deposit and withdrawal for wallet maintenance
Services suspended at 1:00 UTC on September 24, 2026
- Update
KuCoin updates Broker assessment cycle from monthly to quarterly
Effective October 1, 2026, with first quarterly assessment based on July-September 2026 data
- Update
KuCoin lists Doppler Finance (XDP) on Base network
Deposits effective immediately, call auction 12:00-13:00 UTC September 28, trading at 13:00 UTC, withdrawals at 10:00 UTC September 29
- Update
KuCoin ceases WMTX/USDT trading at project request
Trading ceased at 04:00 UTC September 25, 2026, withdrawal service already suspended
- Independent corroboration
Independently corroborated by Crypto.News
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How coverage built up
Independent sources over time, counted the way the consensus panel counts them: a republication of a wire story does not move the line.
- 21 Sept 2026, 13:45 UTC: Bitcoin Insider — 1 independent source, 1 reports
- 22 Sept 2026, 07:22 UTC: Bitcoin Insider — 2 independent sources, 2 reports
- 14 Oct 2026, 11:51 UTC: Crypto.News — 3 independent sources, 51 reports
- 23 Oct 2026, 08:15 UTC: NewsBTC — 4 independent sources, 69 reports
Affected entities
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Original sources
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