KuPool, the mining arm of global crypto exchange KuCoin, has appointed Shelton Qiu as its new Chief Operating Officer. Qiu is a recognized figure in the blockchain and mining industry, bringing almost a decade of experience. Previously, he held significant positions such as Marketing Director and Business Development Lead at SparkPool, which was once the world's largest Ethereum mining pool.
Strategic Expansion and Ecosystem Strengthening
The addition of Shelton Qiu to KuPool's leadership team represents a crucial advancement in the company's ongoing initiatives to broaden its hashrate capabilities. This move is also intended to reinforce KuPool's standing within the Litecoin (LTC) and Dogecoin (DOGE) mining ecosystems. In his new role, Qiu will be responsible for scaling KuPool’s LTC mining operations, enhancing the stability of its systems, and fostering sustainable profitability for professional and institutional miners.
Leveraging Past Success for Future Growth
During his tenure at SparkPool, Qiu played a pivotal role in the pool's ascent to global prominence, contributing significantly to its achievement and sustained leadership in Ethereum Proof-of-Work (PoW) mining. He was instrumental in cultivating community engagement, driving technical development, and promoting knowledge exchange within the mining sector. At KuPool, Qiu is expected to apply this extensive experience to broaden the platform’s technical partnerships and ecosystem integrations. Furthermore, he will support innovation across a range of mining assets, including LTC, DOGE, PEPE, Lucky, and BELLS.
Leadership Perspectives
“Qiu’s proven expertise in engineering and ecosystem development will accelerate KuPool’s growth and strengthen our leadership in DOGE and LTC mining,” stated Chris Zhu, Head of KuPool.
“I am thrilled to join KuPool at this pivotal moment, bringing my experience to contribute to a platform that prioritizes trust and innovation in mining,” said Shelton Qiu, the newly appointed COO of KuPool. “With KuPool's strong foundation in stable hashrate and high yields for LTC and DOGE, I look forward to advancing technology-driven innovation and user-oriented services to drive further growth, ensuring verifiable returns and enhanced competitiveness for miners worldwide.”
Commitment to Decentralization and Proof of Work
KuPool continues to expand its overall mining presence, with its combined LTC and DOGE pool consistently maintaining a position among the top four globally. The appointment of Shelton Qiu is anticipated to further propel KuPool's objective of constructing a transparent, high-performance mining infrastructure. This infrastructure is founded on the core principles of decentralization and Proof of Work.

