KuCoin announced nine new asset listings and perpetual futures contracts throughout August 2026, broadening its trading offerings across spot and derivatives markets. The exchange introduced tokens including KiiChain (KII), DAPPOS (DOS), AI Router Protocol (AIR), and Pipedog (PIPEDOG), alongside multiple leverage-enabled perpetual contracts on its futures platform.

  • KiiChain (KII): World premiere listing on August 14, 2026 at 13:00 UTC
  • DAPPOS (DOS): Listed August 11, 2026 at 12:00 UTC
  • AI Router Protocol (AIR): World premiere with airdrop on August 12, 2026 at 08:00 UTC
  • Pipedog (PIPEDOG): Listed August 6, 2026 at 12:00 UTC
  • Futures Offerings: Up to 20x leverage on DOSUSDT and BICOUSDT; up to 10x leverage on XDCUSDT and 2U2USDT; stock index perpetuals on ZHONGJIUSDT and GIGADEVUSDT

The futures expansion featured leverage-enabled perpetual contracts with varying multipliers. DOSUSDT and BICOUSDT offered up to 20x leverage, while XDCUSDT and 2U2USDT provided up to 10x leverage. Additionally, KuCoin Futures listed stock index perpetual contracts for ZHONGJIUSDT and GIGADEVUSDT, diversifying beyond traditional cryptocurrency trading instruments.

The listings reflect KuCoin’s ongoing strategy to expand its asset base and appeal to both retail and derivatives traders. Spot market listings included two world premiere tokens, KiiChain and AI Router Protocol, suggesting the exchange maintains early access to emerging blockchain projects. The August announcements span from August 3 through August 14, indicating sustained listing activity across the month.

KuCoin operates as a global cryptocurrency exchange providing spot trading, futures, and other digital asset services to millions of users worldwide.

By Gavriel Gavrielides

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