Cryptocurrency Exchanges
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Binance is a global cryptocurrency exchange that provides a platform for trading more than 100 cryptocurrencies. Since early 2018, Binance is considered as the biggest cryptocurrency exchange in the world in terms of trading volume.
History
Binance was founded in 2017 by Changpeng Zhao, a developer who had previously built high-frequency trading systems for the Tokyo Stock Exchange. The company quickly gained popularity due to its low fees and wide range of supported cryptocurrencies. In 2018, Binance announced that it had reached profits of $200 million in the first quarter of the year.
Binance Coin
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Founders
- Changpeng Zhao
Regulator Compliances
- Malta
- Singapore
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Bitfinex is a digital asset trading platform offering state-of-the-art services for digital currency traders and global liquidity providers. Founded in 2012, Bitfinex was one of the first professional platforms set up to accommodate for the booming interest in cryptocurrency trading.
History
Bitfinex was founded in 2012 by Raphael Nicolle and Giancarlo Devasini. The exchange was one of the first to offer margin trading for Bitcoin and was initially based in Hong Kong. In 2016, Bitfinex was hacked and lost around $72 million in Bitcoin. The company has since implemented stronger security measures and has regained the trust of many users.
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Founders
- Raphael Nicolle
- Giancarlo Devasini
Regulator Compliances
- British Virgin Islands
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Coinbase is a digital currency exchange headquartered in San Francisco, California. They broker exchanges of Bitcoin, Bitcoin Cash, Ethereum, Ethereum Classic, and Litecoin with fiat currencies in around 32 countries.
History
Coinbase was founded in 2012 by Brian Armstrong and Fred Ehrsam. The company began as a platform for merchants to accept Bitcoin payments, but later expanded to become a full-service cryptocurrency exchange. In 2017, Coinbase was named as a top 50 startup by LinkedIn and was valued at over $1 billion in a funding round led by Andreessen Horowitz.
Coinbase Global Inc
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Founders
- Brian Armstrong
- Fred Ehrsam
Regulator Compliances
- United States
- Europe
- United Kingdom
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Crypto.com is a digital asset platform that offers a range of financial services, including trading and lending, to users around the world. The platform is known for its low fees and strong security measures.
History
Crypto.com was founded in 2016 as Monaco by Kris Marszalek, Rafael Melo, and Gary Or. The company initially focused on creating a cryptocurrency debit card that could be used to make payments and withdraw cash at ATMs. In 2018, the company rebranded as Crypto.com and expanded its offerings to include a range of financial services.
CRO Token
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Founders
- Kris Marszalek
- Rafael Melo
- Gary Or
Regulator Compliances
- United States
- Europe
- Singapore
Security
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Huobi is a digital currency exchange that allows its users to trade a variety of cryptocurrencies. The company was founded in China but has since relocated to Singapore. Huobi is known for its user-friendly interface and strong security measures.
History
Huobi was founded in 2013 by Leon Li, a computer engineer who had previously worked at Oracle and Yahoo. The company initially operated as a Bitcoin exchange in China, but later expanded to offer a wide range of cryptocurrencies and moved its headquarters to Singapore after the Chinese government cracked down on cryptocurrency exchanges in 2017.
Huobi Token
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Founders
- Leon Li
Regulator Compliances
- Singapore
- South Korea
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Kraken is a Bitcoin and cryptocurrency exchange that was founded in 2011. The platform is known for its strong security measures and is a popular choice among professional traders.
History
Kraken was founded in 2011 by Jesse Powell in the aftermath of the Mt. Gox hack. Powell saw an opportunity to create a more secure and transparent exchange, and set out to build Kraken from the ground up. The platform launched in 2013 and has since become one of the most popular cryptocurrency exchanges in the world.
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Founders
- Jesse Powell
Regulator Compliances
- United States
- Canada
- Europe
- Japan
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