FinChain and KuCoin Enter into Partnership

FUSD Integrated as Collateral Asset into KuCoin RWA Collateral Mirroring Solution (RCMS), Unlocking the Application Value of Yield‑Bearing RWA Digital Assets in Offshore Trading and Capital Efficiency Management

HONG KONG, Aug. 31, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- FinChain announces a partnership with global digital‑asset platform KuCoin. Technical integration has been completed for custodianship and collateral‑value mirroring of FUSD. The yield‑bearing FUSD is now onboarded into KuCoin's RWA Collateral Mirroring Solution (RCMS). Subject to platform rules, user eligibility and applicable laws and regulations, qualified offshore institutional users may have the collateral value of FUSD mirrored onto their relevant KuCoin trading accounts while FUSD remains held within designated custodian frameworks, supporting strategy execution and position management via mirrored trading.

This partnership extends FUSD's use cases from asset holding and allocation to trading‑collateral scenarios. Its core value lies in connecting the underlying asset backing of FUSD with the platform's collateral‑management capabilities. Without requiring the prior disposal of FUSD, eligible users may leverage its collateral value per platform mechanisms. RCMS links the custodial arrangements for RWA assets with KuCoin's collateral management, risk‑control and trade‑execution capabilities. To the extent permitted under platform rules, FUSD retains its yield‑bearing properties, enabling more flexible capital arrangements balancing asset returns and trading liquidity.

FUSD as a Key Collateral Asset for RCMS

RCMS is an off‑exchange collateral‑infrastructure solution built for institutional clients. Its core function is to mirror the collateral value of eligible RWA assets held within designated custodian systems onto qualified trading accounts. Under this partnership, FUSD is not an ancillary settlement option but a significant asset combining yield‑bearing attributes and collateral utility. Through custodianship and mirroring mechanisms, FUSD's collateral value is incorporated into the platform's risk‑management and position‑management workflows to serve real‑world strategic‑trading scenarios.

• Asset Backing and Yield‑Bearing Attributes: FUSD is backed by high‑quality real‑world assets including money‑market funds and high‑credit‑rating government bonds, with well‑defined asset underpinnings and revenue streams.
• Collateral Usability: FUSD remains within designated custodian frameworks. Its assessed eligible collateral value may be mirrored to relevant trading accounts pursuant to RCMS mechanisms to deliver available collateral value for qualified strategy execution and position management.
• Capital Efficiency: To the extent permitted by platform rules, the same unit of FUSD can simultaneously deliver yield‑generation and collateral utility, helping reconcile demands for asset returns and trading liquidity and enhancing institutional capital‑utilization flexibility.

Chen Zhao, CEO of FinChain, said:

"We focus not merely on whether FUSD can be held, but whether it can be utilized within real‑world trading infrastructure. Acting as collateral within RCMS enables FUSD to convert its underlying asset backing into usable collateral value while preserving yield‑bearing performance. This facilitates more agile capital management for institutions across asset allocation, liquidity and strategy execution. Our collaboration with KuCoin marks a pivotal step for FUSD moving from asset issuance toward scenario‑based application."

Partnership Primarily Targets Offshore Scenarios

Product onboarding and business roll‑out under this partnership are principally oriented toward offshore markets and qualified users permitted under applicable laws and regulations. www.kucoin.com is not a virtual‑asset trading platform licensed by the Securities and Futures Commission of Hong Kong. This partnership does not involve www.kucoin.com offering platform‑related trading services to the Hong‑Kong public. Product availability, user eligibility and scope of support across jurisdictions shall be determined by KuCoin in accordance with local regulations and platform policies.

Tika LUM, Head of Global Business Development - VIP & Institutional Business of KuCoin, said:

"For tokenized assets to become an integral component of market infrastructure, issuance and holding alone are insufficient; they must be securely callable within prudent risk frameworks. By admitting FUSD into its roster of RCMS‑eligible assets, KuCoin further connects RWA custodianship, collateral management, liquidity and trade execution, empowering institutions to deploy capital more efficiently while preserving their asset‑holding arrangements. Grounded in trust, security and compliance, we will continue collaborating with partners to build institutional‑grade infrastructure bridging traditional‑financial assets and digital‑asset markets."

From Asset Holding to Scenario‑Driven Utilization

Compared with mere subscription and holding of RWA products, incorporating FUSD into the RCMS collateral system transforms it further into a collateral asset callable by trading infrastructure. This arrangement interlinks underlying‑asset backing, tokenization technology, custodian interfacing, collateral administration and strategic trading, deepening FUSD's application footprint within the offshore digital‑asset ecosystem. Moving forward, both parties will continue advancing cooperation covering collateral valuation, custodian integration, risk‑parameter calibration and offshore‑market expansion.

About FinChain

FinChain is a Web3 brand incubated by Fosun Wealth Holdings. It positions itself as a global physical‑financial blockchain network and financial‑infrastructure platform supporting real‑world‑asset on‑chain circulation. Centering on on‑chain identity, RWA technology, asset issuance and on‑chain‑liquidity management, FinChain connects traditional‑financial assets with digital‑asset‑use cases and keeps expanding institutional adoption and ecosystem partnerships for FUSD. For more information: www.finchain.global

About KuCoin

Founded in 2017, KuCoin is a leading global crypto platform built on trust and security, serving over 45 million users across 200+ countries and regions. Known for its reliability and user-first approach, the platform combines advanced technology, deep liquidity, and strong security safeguards to deliver a seamless trading experience. KuCoin provides access to 1,500+ digital assets through a broad product suite and remains committed to building transparent, compliant, and user-centric digital asset infrastructure for the future of finance, backed by SOC 2 Type II, ISO/IEC 27001:2022, ISO/IEC 27701:2019, ISO 22301:2019 and ISO/IEC 42001:2023 certifications. In recent years, we have built a strong global compliance foundation, marked by key milestones including AUSTRAC registration in Australia, a MiCA license in Europe, and regulatory progress in other markets.

Learn more at: www.kucoin.com.

Important Notice

Availability of the cooperation and related products or services described herein is subject to applicable laws and regulations, platform rules and user eligibility. RCMS and the use of FUSD as collateral entail market, liquidity, technical, counterparty and settlement risks. The specific yield mechanism and return performance of FUSD are subject to applicable product terms and the actual performance of underlying assets. Its designation as collateral does not constitute principal‑ or‑return guarantees and does not rule out margin‑call, position‑cut or liquidation risks. This release does not constitute investment advice, an offer or solicitation. www.kucoin.com is not a virtual‑asset‑trading platform licensed by the Securities and Futures Commission of Hong Kong, and this cooperation targets primarily offshore scenarios; no KuCoin digital‑asset‑trading‑platform‑related services are offered to the Hong‑Kong public.

SOURCE Finchain Holdings (Cayman) Limited