Is KuCoin available in the Philippines?
KuCoin is not available to residents of the Philippines. In a public advisory dated 1 August 2025, the Securities and Exchange Commission of the Philippines named KuCoin among platforms operating without authorisation under its Crypto Asset Service Provider rules, and access was restricted through local networks. The regulator is the Securities and Exchange Commission of the Philippines.
Information, not advice. This is general information, not legal, tax, or financial advice. Verify the current rules with a qualified local professional and the official regulator before acting.
How we checked this. We set this status by reading the platform's own terms of use and country eligibility, and the public register kept by the named regulator, then dated the result. Availability can change, so confirm directly with the platform and the regulator before acting. As of 26 June 2026.
As of 26 June 2026, KuCoin is not available to residents of the Philippines. In a public advisory dated 1 August 2025, the Securities and Exchange Commission of the Philippines named KuCoin among platforms operating without authorisation under its Crypto Asset Service Provider (CASP) rules, and access was restricted through local internet networks. KuCoin does not hold authorisation from the Securities and Exchange Commission to operate or to solicit investments from the public in the Philippines, so residents should treat it as not available and use a provider registered with the Commission.
Availability for Philippine residents
As of 26 June 2026, KuCoin is not available to residents of the Philippines. In a public advisory dated 1 August 2025, the Securities and Exchange Commission of the Philippines named KuCoin among ten platforms operating without the authorisation required to serve Philippine residents, and stated that these platforms had no licence, registration, or authority to operate or to solicit investments from the public.
Following the advisory, access to the named platforms was restricted through local internet networks, and the Commission indicated it would pursue further enforcement and work with app stores and platforms to limit access. KuCoin became inaccessible through at least one major Philippine network provider.
Because KuCoin is not authorised and access has been restricted, a Philippine resident should treat KuCoin as not available as of 26 June 2026. The compliant route is to use a provider registered with the Securities and Exchange Commission of the Philippines. Confirm the current list of registered providers with the Commission before acting.
The regulator and enforcement
The regulator for crypto asset service providers in the Philippines is the Securities and Exchange Commission of the Philippines, which has issued rules for Crypto Asset Service Providers (the CASP rules) requiring providers that serve Philippine residents to register with and be authorised by the Commission.
The Commission has stated that it has not banned crypto trading, but that platforms operating without authorisation are acting unlawfully and may face cease and desist orders and criminal complaints. The position on enforcement can change, so confirm the current status of KuCoin and the list of registered providers directly with the Commission (as of 26 June 2026).
How crypto is taxed in the Philippines
Crypto is taxed in the Philippines under the general tax rules, administered by the Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR). Income and gains from crypto can be subject to income tax, with the treatment depending on how the activity is characterised and on personal circumstances (as of 26 June 2026).
Because rules and guidance change and depend on personal circumstances, confirm the current treatment with the Bureau of Internal Revenue or a qualified adviser. See the Philippines crypto tax page for a fuller explanation. This is general information, not tax advice (as of 26 June 2026).
Regulator and sources
The regulator is the Securities and Exchange Commission of the Philippines, and tax is administered by the Bureau of Internal Revenue. The position below is stated as of 26 June 2026 and should be confirmed on the primary sources.
- Securities and Exchange Commission of the Philippines, public advisory dated 1 August 2025 naming KuCoin among platforms operating without authorisation.
- Securities and Exchange Commission of the Philippines, the rules for Crypto Asset Service Providers (CASP rules) and the register of authorised providers.
- Reporting that access to the named platforms, including KuCoin, was restricted through local internet networks following the advisory.
- Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR), general guidance on the taxation of income and gains in the Philippines.
Frequently asked questions
Is KuCoin available in the Philippines?
No. As of 26 June 2026, KuCoin is not available to residents of the Philippines. The Securities and Exchange Commission of the Philippines named KuCoin among unauthorised platforms in an advisory dated 1 August 2025, and access was restricted. Use a provider registered with the Commission.
Why is KuCoin flagged in the Philippines?
In a public advisory dated 1 August 2025, the Securities and Exchange Commission of the Philippines stated that KuCoin and nine other platforms had no licence, registration, or authority to operate or to solicit investments from the public under its Crypto Asset Service Provider rules.
Is it legal to hold crypto in the Philippines?
The Commission has stated that it has not banned crypto trading, but platforms that serve Philippine residents must be registered with the Securities and Exchange Commission of the Philippines. See the Philippines regulation page for the general position.
Which crypto platforms are registered in the Philippines?
Only providers authorised under the Commission's Crypto Asset Service Provider rules may serve Philippine residents. Confirm the current list with the Securities and Exchange Commission of the Philippines and see the best exchanges in the Philippines page. This is information, not a recommendation.
How is crypto taxed in the Philippines?
Crypto income and gains can be subject to income tax administered by the Bureau of Internal Revenue, depending on the activity and personal circumstances. See the Philippines crypto tax page and confirm with a qualified adviser. This is general information, not tax advice.
Where can I confirm the current position?
Check the Securities and Exchange Commission of the Philippines advisories and register. Those primary sources are the most current way to confirm the status before acting.
Rules change frequently. Exchange availability and enforcement can change at short notice. The position on this page is dated 26 June 2026 and reflects the Securities and Exchange Commission of the Philippines advisory dated 1 August 2025 and the access restrictions that followed. Confirm the current status with the Securities and Exchange Commission of the Philippines before you act.
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