- Qiu previously served as Marketing Director at SparkPool, where he helped build the world’s largest Ethereum mining pool
- KuPool currently ranks fourth globally in combined LTC/DOGE mining hashrate with support for multiple merged mining currencies
- The appointment aims to scale mining infrastructure, form ecosystem partnerships, and advance multi-currency mining products
KuPool announced the appointment of Shelton Qiu as Chief Operating Officer on Nov. 6, 2025. Qiu brings nearly a decade of blockchain and mining experience from his previous role at SparkPool, where he served as Marketing Director and Business Development Lead.
During his tenure at SparkPool, Qiu contributed to building the platform into the largest Ethereum mining pool globally, according to a Nov. 6 announcement from KuCoin. He focused on technological innovation and community development within the Ethereum Proof-of-Work ecosystem prior to the network’s transition to Proof-of-Stake.
Background and Experience
Qiu’s work at SparkPool included advancing engineering practices and promoting knowledge sharing across the mining industry. His experience spans technical operations, business development, and ecosystem partnerships within the Ethereum mining sector. At KuPool, he will oversee operational strategy and the development of mining infrastructure across multiple Proof-of-Work cryptocurrencies.
Strategic Focus Areas
The new COO will lead efforts to expand Litecoin mining hashrate, improve system stability, and increase profitability for institutional mining clients. KuPool supports merged mining for Litecoin and Dogecoin, as well as PEPE, Lucky, and BELLS tokens, through its mining infrastructure.
Chris Zhu, Head of KuPool, stated that Qiu’s engineering expertise and ecosystem development background will accelerate growth in DOGE and LTC mining operations. The platform emphasizes stable hashrate delivery and transparent profit distribution for miners.
KuPool’s combined LTC/DOGE mining pool maintains fourth place in global hashrate rankings. The platform operates under KuCoin’s security and compliance framework, offering profit-sharing mechanisms and support for major merged mining cryptocurrencies. KuPool positions itself as a transparent and verifiable mining service within the KuCoin ecosystem.
Qiu stated he plans to advance technology-driven innovation and user-focused services at KuPool. He emphasized the platform’s foundation in verifiable returns and competitive mining capabilities for professional miners worldwide. His responsibilities include forming technical partnerships, expanding global operations, and developing multi-currency mining products aligned with decentralized Proof of Work principles.
