Security Over Speed: The Quiet Strength Behind Sustainable Crypto Growth of COINUT

In crypto, speed is often mistaken for progress. New coins launch overnight. Exchanges race to onboard users. Markets move in milliseconds. But beneath the surface of this rapid innovation lies a quieter truth, the faster you go, the more exposed you become.

COINUT, operating since 2013, has never chased speed. It’s built its foundation on something far less flashy and far more enduring—security. While other platforms scaled aggressively, we remained focused on infrastructure, compliance, and trust. The result is a platform that continues to rank among the most secure in the world, even as the industry faces mounting threats. We are proving this day by day, as we proudly claim COINUT as the longest-running crypto business in Singapore. 

COINUT’s philosophy is all about resilience. The numbers tell a dreadful story. In the first half of 2025 alone, crypto hacks and scams cost investors $2.47 billion, already surpassing the total losses of 2024. Wallet compromises accounted for $1.7 billion of that figure, while phishing attacks added another $410 million across 132 incidents. Ethereum remained the most targeted blockchain, with $1.5 billion stolen in 164 separate attacks. Despite increased security budgets across exchanges, 31% still reported at least one successful breach.

Our response has been to build slow and smart. The platform is registered with FINTRAC in Canada, a member of Switzerland’s VQF, a licensed MSB in the USA, and exempted by MAS under Singapore’s Payment Services Act while pursuing a Major Payment Institution license. These are signals of a company aligning itself with global standards before those standards become mandatory.

Custody is another area where COINUT’s conservatism pays off. Since 2023, we have partnered with Coinbase Custody, a regulated and insured provider with over $320 million in coverage. Private keys are never stored online. Hot wallets are limited to operational needs. Withdrawals are semi-manual, and monitored for anomalies. Cybersecurity is treated with similar rigor. COINUT’s trading engine is built in C/C++ for resilience. Real-time audits, penetration testing, and encrypted databases form a layered defense. COINUT boasts that aside from being certified, we also build systems that evolve with the threat landscape.

Talking about User Onboarding, every trader must pass our identity verification and anti-fraud checks. Politically Exposed Persons face enhanced screening. Suspicious transactions are flagged and reviewed. COINUT’s architecture reinforces everything. APIs require cryptographic authentication. Rate limits prevent abuse. Large withdrawals are manually reviewed. Token listings undergo technical and compliance vetting. In an industry where questionable coins are often listed for hype, COINUT’s restraint is a quiet form of leadership.

The broader context makes this approach even more compelling. In August 2025 alone, phishing scams surged by 72%, with over $12 million stolen from more than 15,000 victims. Attackers exploited new Ethereum features to bypass traditional protections, highlighting how innovation can also introduce new vulnerabilities. Meanwhile, SIM-swapping and malware-based intrusions continue to rise, especially among smaller exchanges with weaker defenses.

COINUT’s model offers a different story. One built on security, compliance, and deliberate growth. It’s not the fastest. It’s not the flashiest. But it’s the most resilient.

“Coinut—Singapore’s longest-running crypto business since 2013—has endured every market cycle by compounding trust, security, and compliance,” our CEO, Dr. Xinxi Wang mentioned. “Our ethos is simple: the last one standing leads. That staying power now anchors our expansion across OTC, payments, and liquidity solutions, serving institutions and sophisticated users with prudent risk management and a steadfast focus on customer protection. “

In a market where fortunes can vanish overnight, COINUT’s slow-and-steady strategy may be the most valuable asset of all. The story of crypto is still being written. COINUT is making sure it’s written with security.