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PROVIDENCIALES, Turks and Caicos Islands, March 13, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- KuCoin, a leading global crypto platform built on trust, today announced the launch of its Stock Index Perpetual Contracts, with the first batch of contracts scheduled for listing, including Tesla Index Perpetual Contract (TSLAUSDT) and MicroStrategy Index Perpetual Contract (MSTRUSDT). As traditional finance (TradFi) and crypto infrastructure continue to converge, the new product combines 24/7 trading, micro-contract entry from 1 USDT, and a risk control framework built on institutional-grade pricing, session-aware mark pricing, and EMA-based transition smoothing, offering eligible global users a more continuous, flexible, and risk-conscious tool for cross-asset allocation, while further expanding KuCoin's cross-market derivatives infrastructure under its Trust-First strategy.
As global markets become more interconnected and increasingly event-driven, portfolio management is shifting from single-market participation toward continuous risk management across time zones and asset classes. In traditional equity markets, liquidity conditions can change sharply around market open and close, creating short-term pricing dislocations and increasing the risk of technical liquidations. KuCoin's Stock Index Perpetual Contracts are designed to address that structural limitation by bringing equity-linked derivatives into a crypto-native, always-on trading environment.
Key features include:
- 24/7 Trading Access – Continuous access to equity-linked contracts beyond traditional market hours.
- Micro-Contract Entry – Positions start from as little as 1 USDT, making participation more accessible to global users.
- Institutional-Grade Pricing Framework – Use of institutional-grade reference pricing mechanisms and session-aware mark pricing designed to better reflect underlying market conditions and reduce traders' exposure to volatility across varying liquidity conditions.
- EMA-Based Transition Smoothing – A pricing design intended to reduce abrupt dislocations around market open and close.
BC Wong, CEO of KuCoin, said: "Global capital markets are moving toward a new phase defined by liquidity, real-time risk management, and seamless access. We believe next-generation financial infrastructure must go beyond asset tokenization. It must also provide more reliable pricing, more continuous market access, and more disciplined risk controls. The launch of our Stock Index Perpetual Contracts reflects KuCoin's long-term commitment to supporting the convergence of TradFi and Crypto through infrastructure built on trust."
We will continue refining the product framework, including potential enhancements to pricing methodologies, risk management systems, and liquidity mechanisms, with the objective of supporting stable market operations and user protection. This launch not only expands KuCoin's derivatives offering, but also reflects the core principle of its Trust-First strategy: long-term value in market innovation depends not only on broader asset access, but on the strength of the infrastructure and risk controls that support it.
About KuCoin
Founded in 2017, KuCoin is a leading global crypto platform trusted by over 40 million users across 200+ countries and regions. The platform delivers innovative digital-asset services, offering access to 1,000+ listed tokens, spot and futures trading, institutional wealth management, and a Web3 wallet.
Recognized by Forbes and Hurun, KuCoin holds SOC 2 Type II and ISO 27001:2022 certifications, underscoring its commitment to top-tier security. With AUSTRAC registration in Australia and a MiCA license in Austria, KuCoin continues expanding its regulated footprint under CEO BC Wong, building a reliable and trusted digital-asset ecosystem.
Learn more: https://www.kucoin.com/
*Important Notice:
- These contracts are synthetic derivative products designed to track the price movements of certain publicly available equity benchmarks. They are stablecoin-settled perpetual derivative contracts and do not represent ownership of any stocks or securities, and no shares will be delivered.
- Access to these products may not be available in certain jurisdictions and may be restricted based on applicable laws and platform compliance requirements. Trading derivatives involves significant risk, including the potential loss of your entire margin. If you have any questions, please seek independent advice. Before trading, please review the Terms of Use, Futures Services Terms, and Risk Disclosure Statements (as updated from time to time).
PROVIDENCIALES, Turks and Caicos Islands, March 13, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- KuCoin, a leading global crypto platform built on trust, today announced the launch of its Stock Index Perpetual Contracts, with the first batch of contracts scheduled for listing, including Tesla Index Perpetual Contract (TSLAUSDT) and MicroStrategy Index Perpetual Contract (MSTRUSDT). As traditional finance (TradFi) and crypto infrastructure continue to converge, the new product combines 24/7 trading, micro-contract entry from 1 USDT, and a risk control framework built on institutional-grade pricing, session-aware mark pricing, and EMA-based transition smoothing, offering eligible global users a more continuous, flexible, and risk-conscious tool for cross-asset allocation, while further expanding KuCoin's cross-market derivatives infrastructure under its Trust-First strategy.
As global markets become more interconnected and increasingly event-driven, portfolio management is shifting from single-market participation toward continuous risk management across time zones and asset classes. In traditional equity markets, liquidity conditions can change sharply around market open and close, creating short-term pricing dislocations and increasing the risk of technical liquidations. KuCoin's Stock Index Perpetual Contracts are designed to address that structural limitation by bringing equity-linked derivatives into a crypto-native, always-on trading environment.
Key features include:
- 24/7 Trading Access – Continuous access to equity-linked contracts beyond traditional market hours.
- Micro-Contract Entry – Positions start from as little as 1 USDT, making participation more accessible to global users.
- Institutional-Grade Pricing Framework – Use of institutional-grade reference pricing mechanisms and session-aware mark pricing designed to better reflect underlying market conditions and reduce traders' exposure to volatility across varying liquidity conditions.
- EMA-Based Transition Smoothing – A pricing design intended to reduce abrupt dislocations around market open and close.
BC Wong, CEO of KuCoin, said: "Global capital markets are moving toward a new phase defined by liquidity, real-time risk management, and seamless access. We believe next-generation financial infrastructure must go beyond asset tokenization. It must also provide more reliable pricing, more continuous market access, and more disciplined risk controls. The launch of our Stock Index Perpetual Contracts reflects KuCoin's long-term commitment to supporting the convergence of TradFi and Crypto through infrastructure built on trust."
We will continue refining the product framework, including potential enhancements to pricing methodologies, risk management systems, and liquidity mechanisms, with the objective of supporting stable market operations and user protection. This launch not only expands KuCoin's derivatives offering, but also reflects the core principle of its Trust-First strategy: long-term value in market innovation depends not only on broader asset access, but on the strength of the infrastructure and risk controls that support it.
About KuCoin
Founded in 2017, KuCoin is a leading global crypto platform trusted by over 40 million users across 200+ countries and regions. The platform delivers innovative digital-asset services, offering access to 1,000+ listed tokens, spot and futures trading, institutional wealth management, and a Web3 wallet.
Recognized by Forbes and Hurun, KuCoin holds SOC 2 Type II and ISO 27001:2022 certifications, underscoring its commitment to top-tier security. With AUSTRAC registration in Australia and a MiCA license in Austria, KuCoin continues expanding its regulated footprint under CEO BC Wong, building a reliable and trusted digital-asset ecosystem.
Learn more: https://www.kucoin.com/
*Important Notice:
- These contracts are synthetic derivative products designed to track the price movements of certain publicly available equity benchmarks. They are stablecoin-settled perpetual derivative contracts and do not represent ownership of any stocks or securities, and no shares will be delivered.
- Access to these products may not be available in certain jurisdictions and may be restricted based on applicable laws and platform compliance requirements. Trading derivatives involves significant risk, including the potential loss of your entire margin. If you have any questions, please seek independent advice. Before trading, please review the Terms of Use, Futures Services Terms, and Risk Disclosure Statements (as updated from time to time).
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KuCoin Launches Stock Index Perpetual Contracts, Expanding 24/7 Cross-Asset Access
PUTRAJAYA, Malaysia, April 21, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Elitery Malaysia, AWS's edtech partner, celebrated the successful conclusion of the CendekiAwan Malaysia program, marking a significant milestone in Malaysia's journey toward developing a future-ready digital workforce. The initiative reached its milestone conclusion with a high-energy Closing Event, highlighting the remarkable achievements of students and universities in mastering generative AI technologies.
Since its launch in November 2025, CendekiAwan Malaysia has reached a total of more than 13,000 student participants across six partner universities, namely Universiti Malaysia Perlis (UniMAP), Universiti Tun Hussein Onn Malaysia (UTHM), Universiti Teknologi Mara (UiTM), Universiti Tenaga Nasional (UNITEN), Universiti Malaya (UM), and Universiti Malaysia Terengganu (UMT). As an ongoing initiative through the end of 2026, the program continues to expand its reach, bridging the gap between academic theory and industry demand by equipping students with the essential tools to experiment, build, and innovate with cutting-edge cloud technology. A key highlight of the journey was the integration of PartyRock, AWS's no code, browser based service, which empowered students to build 227 functional, innovative applications using natural language prompts. These submissions showcase the power of generative AI to solve problems in sectors like digital health and smart education, proving that generative AI is a powerful tool for students of all academic backgrounds.
The initiative culminated in a milestone Closing Event on April 20, 2026, which celebrated the program's collective success. Beyond recognizing the transformative role of partner universities, the ceremony showcased the most impactful Generative AI applications built using AWS PartyRock. Top honors were awarded to five exceptional student innovators who demonstrated the power of AI to solve critical challenges:
- Siti Aisyah Binti Abdul Azis (UiTM) in GovTech & Social Impact with CareerAdvisor;
- Amir Fahmi Bin Jasni (UniMAP) in Smart Education with ThinkPath;
- Nik Hannan Qistina Binti Zulkifli (UiTM) in Financial Inclusion & SME Empowerment with CashSmart Campus;
- Muhammad Fadlan Bin Mairuzsazali (UniMAP) in Digital Health with Isihat+; and
- Ang Ke Sin (UTHM) in Sustainable Environment & Climate with KitarSemula AI.
Among the featured innovations, Isihat+ stood out for empowering users to optimize daily routines through precise physiological tracking and health metric analytics. Meanwhile, CashSmart Campus redefined personal finance for the academic community, offering students a streamlined tool to track expenses and gain actionable insights for long-term financial literacy. This massive achievement ensures that every participant is career-ready, armed with industry-validated skills to thrive in today's competitive digital economy.
Hussein Mohd Ali, Country Manager, AWS Malaysia, emphasized the transformative power of early experimentation with generative AI. "Building a culture of experimentation starts at the earliest ages. When we empower students with tools like PartyRock and AWS generative AI technologies, we're not just teaching them skills — we're enabling them to curate the future they want to see. The applications created through CendekiAwan Malaysia demonstrate what's possible when young innovators are given the freedom to experiment, fail, learn, and ultimately build solutions that matter to their communities. This is how we strengthen Malaysia's digital talent pipeline — by nurturing curiosity and creativity from the ground up," said Hussein.
Kresna Adiprawira, President Director of Elitery, emphasized the importance of this collaboration in fostering local talent and regional digital transformation. "We are honored to facilitate this bridge between industry and academia. The success of CendekiAwan Malaysia is more than just statistics; it represents the immense potential of Malaysia's next generation of digital leaders. By providing the right platform, we are empowering these students to catalyze digital transformation across the entire region. The 227 innovative applications developed through this program are a powerful reminder that when student creativity is matched with industry-leading tools, it translates directly into real-world solutions", said Kresna.
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CendekiAwan Malaysia Program Empowers Thousands of Malaysian Students to Lead the Generative AI Revolution
