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FirmaChain (FCT) is a cryptocurrency launched in 2018and operates on the Ethereum platform. FirmaChain has a current supply of 1,183,136,635.418844 with 1,173,636,022.085046 in circulation. The last known price of FirmaChain is 0.01228742 USD and is up 0.56 over the last 24 hours. It is currently trading on 9 active market(s) with $2,285,822.11 traded over the last 24 hours. More information can be found at https://firmachain.org/#/.

## What Is HTX?
HTX is a comprehensive ecosystem of blockchain businesses that span digital asset trading, financial derivatives, wallets, research, investments, incubation, and other businesses. HTX serves customers including institutions, market makers, brokers, and individual users, in over 160 countries across five major continents. The platform supports over 700 virtual assets, with over $4 billion daily trading volume and 45+ million registered users. Its offers spot trading, futures trading, margin trading, earn products, custody services, trading bots, and more, with a 24/7 access to several channels for contacting the support service.
HTX’s vision is to “Achieve Financial Freedom for 8 Billion People on Earth''. As a world-leading gateway to Web3, HTX’s growth strategy - "Global Expansion, Thriving Ecosystem, Wealth Effect, Security & Compliance'', underpins its commitment to providing quality services and values to virtual asset enthusiasts worldwide.



## Who Are the HTX Founders?
Huobi Global, HTX’s predecessor, was founded in 2013 by Leon Li in Beijing, who graduated from Tsinghua University in 2013 with a degree in Automation. Prior to Huobi Global, Li worked as a computer engineer at Oracle Corporation, one of the largest US-based software companies.
In September 2022, Huobi Global rebranded to HTX. The HTX Global Advisory Board guides HTX's strategies and development and boosts HTX's global development. The members include H.E. Justin Sun, founder of TRON, Ted Chen, CEO of About Capital Management (HK) Limited, Du Jun, co-founder of HTX, Leah Wald, CEO of Valkyrie Investments, and more. 



## Where Is HTX Located?
The company is based in Seychelles, with offices in Hong Kong, South Korea, Japan and the United States.


## HTX Restricted Countries
Users from the following jurisdictions are prohibited from using all services: Mainland China, the United States of America, Cuba, Iran, North Korea, Sudan, Syria, Venezuela, Hong Kong China and Singapore.
Users from the following jurisdictions are prohibited from trading in derivatives: Taiwan China, Israel, Iraq, Bangladesh, Bolivia, Ecuador, Kyrgyzstan, Sevastopol, Spain, the United Kingdom (retail users only) and New Zealand.


## What Coins Are Supported on HTX?
More than 700 digital currencies and tokens are available on the exchange, including the most popular ones: BTC, DOGE, ETH, LTC, XMR, HTX, USDT, and more.


## How Much Are HTX Fees?
HTX has a tiered fee structure, so trading fees depend on the level of each user. The platform charges a base maker and taker fee of 0.2%. Users can reduce fees with HTX or TRX deduction.


## Is It Possible To Use Leverage or Margin Trading on HTX?
Margin trading is available on HTX for various cryptocurrencies, which allows users to borrow funds to trade with leverage up to 5X for cross margin. Interest rates are calculated on an hourly basis.
Users can also trade crypto futures for Bitcoin, Ethereum, and more contracts, with leverage of up to 200X.

## What Is Poloniex?

Poloniex is a global crypto [centralized exchange](https://coinmarketcap.com/alexandria/glossary/centralized-exchange-cex) (CEX) platform backed by Justin Sun, founder of [Tron](https://coinmarketcap.com/currencies/tron/). The exchange provides the following products: [spot trading](https://coinmarketcap.com/alexandria/glossary/spot-trading) and [margin trading](https://coinmarketcap.com/alexandria/glossary/margin-trading), [futures trading](https://coinmarketcap.com/alexandria/glossary/futures) and [perpetual swaps](https://coinmarketcap.com/alexandria/glossary/perpetual-contracts), [limit orders](https://coinmarketcap.com/alexandria/glossary/limit-order), real-time order books, a convenient lending system ([P2P lending](https://coinmarketcap.com/alexandria/glossary/peer-to-peer-p2p-lending)), crypto [staking](https://coinmarketcap.com/alexandria/glossary/staking) and a trading terminal.

The exchange lists over 350 cryptocurrencies and tokens, which can be purchased with a bank account, credit or debit card, and ApplePay.

The exchange has an insurance fund and its own crypto community — Poloniex Learn, where guides, educational materials and relevant industry news are available.


## Who Are the Poloniex Founders?

The exchange was founded by Tristan D'Agosta (CEO) in early 2013. In 2019, Poloniex spun off its parent company, Circle, to form a new firm, Polo Digital Assets, Ltd., which currently owns the business.

Tristan D'Agosta, also known as Busoni, is a musician with a bachelor's degree from Rutgers University who got into cryptocurrencies, learned to code, and created his own exchange to trade Bitcoin and other digital assets securely. He’s the sole proprietor at Polonius Sheet Music and works for Various as well.


## When Did Poloniex Launch?

Poloniex has been operating since January 2014. In 2018, Circle Internet Financial Ltd acquired Poloniex at a valuation of around $400M. In 2019, Circle announced that the exchange would spin out, with the acquisition led by Justin Sun.


## Where Is Poloniex Located?

It was originally based in the U.S. state of Delaware. Currently, the exchange is not available in the United States.


## Poloniex Restricted Countries

The international exchange has its own geo-restrictions, including the United States, Cuba, Iran, North Korea, Sudan and Syria.


## What Coins Are Supported on Poloniex?

The platform lists over 350 assets and more than 200 trading pairs, including [fiat](https://coinmarketcap.com/alexandria/glossary/fiat) currencies. Users can buy, sell and trade [BTC](https://coinmarketcap.com/currencies/bitcoin/), [ETH](https://coinmarketcap.com/currencies/ethereum/), [USDT](https://coinmarketcap.com/currencies/tether/), [TRX](https://coinmarketcap.com/currencies/tron/), [SOL](https://coinmarketcap.com/currencies/solana/), [XLM](https://coinmarketcap.com/currencies/stellar/), [DOGE](https://coinmarketcap.com/currencies/dogecoin/), [SHIB](https://coinmarketcap.com/currencies/shiba-inu/), and more.


## How Much Are Poloniex Fees?

Poloniex charges fees according to the [maker-taker](https://coinmarketcap.com/alexandria/glossary/market-maker-market-taker) fee model, where 0.01% is charged for maker fee and 0.075% for taker fee. Commissions are directly related to the 30-day [trading volume](https://coinmarketcap.com/alexandria/glossary/trading-volume), traders with large volumes receive discounts. The commission level on the platform starts at 0.155%.


## Is It Possible To Use Leverage or Margin Trading on Poloniex?

One of the crucial features of Poloniex is margin trading, which allows platform clients to trade with [leverage](https://coinmarketcap.com/alexandria/glossary/leverage) of up to 2.5X. Poloniex Futures offers leverage on all of the Futures products, with leverage up to 100X. Loans at a certain percentage are also available.

Poloniex

## What Is Bithumb?
Bithumb is one of South Korea’s premier crypto exchanges and, as of 2025, consistently ranks among the nation’s largest KRW-based trading platforms. The exchange supports more than 440 listed digital assets, with daily trading volumes frequently reaching billions of dollars depending on market conditions.
Designed for both newcomers and professional traders, Bithumb offers an extensive suite of features including automated trading (bots & API), diverse investment products for retail and institutional clients, deep liquidity, staking and yield services, an intuitive UI/UX, and dedicated 24/7 customer support.
As a fully licensed VASP, Bithumb operates in compliance with the Financial Supervisory Service (FSS), Financial Services Commission (FSC), and the Korea Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU). All users must complete real-name verification, full KYC, and OTP-based two-factor authentication to access trading services. The platform is ISMS-certified and reinforced by a sophisticated AML system and round-the-clock transaction monitoring, ensuring a secure and transparent trading environment.

* General Inquiry: info@bithumbcorp.com
* Listing Inquiry: listing@bithumbcorp.com
* Partnerships: partnership@bithumbcorp.com
* Whistleblower Hotline: whistle@bithumbcorp.com
* Medium: https://t.me/BithumbExchange

## Who Founded Bithumb?
Bithumb was founded by South Korean entrepreneur Kim Dae-sik, who also served as the company’s inaugural Chief Executive Officer.

## Who Is the Current CEO of Bithumb?
As of 2025, Bithumb is led by CEO Lee Jae-won. Since assuming the role in 2022, he has overseen the company’s strategic transformation—strengthening its compliance framework, expanding corporate governance, and steering its planned IPO initiatives.

## When Was Bithumb Founded? 
Bithumb was established in 2014 and is headquartered in Seoul, South Korea.
January 2014 – Launched exchange services under the name Xcoin
July 2015 – Rebranded as Bithumb

## Restricted Countries
Bithumb primarily serves users within South Korea. In accordance with global AML/CFT standards, access may be restricted for users residing in jurisdictions designated as high-risk or sanctioned by the FATF or other international regulatory bodies.
(Restrictions may vary by period, and users are encouraged to review Bithumb’s Terms of Service and official announcements for the most current information)

## Supported Cryptocurrencies 
As of 2025, Bithumb lists over 440 cryptocurrencies, enabling users to trade a wide spectrum of assets—from leading tokens such as BTC, ETH, XRP, USDT, SOL, and WLD to emerging digital assets.
(The number of supported assets may change due to new listings or delistings.)

## Fees 
Bithumb offers one of the most competitive fee structures among Korean exchanges:
KRW Market Maker/Taker Fee: 0.04% (one of the lowest among Korean exchanges)
BTC Market Maker/Taker Fee: Free
(Users may further reduce fees through the use of fee coupons.)

## Does Bithumb Support Leverage or Margin Trading?
As of 2025, Bithumb does not provide leveraged products such as margin or futures trading, in alignment with regulatory guidelines from Korean financial authorities aimed at investor protection.
The platform continues to operate as a spot-focused exchange.
In 2022, Bithumb launched a lending service, which evolved into the ‘Coin Lending Service’ in July 2025.
Through this service, users can secure digital assets by providing KRW or cryptocurrency collateral via partnered institutions—offering a new avenue for asset management within the domestic market.


Bithumb

##What is Upbit?

 
Upbit Korea is the largest cryptocurrency exchange in South Korea in terms of trading volume and customer base, with over 180 crypto coins/tokens listed and over 300 trading pairs readily available. Upbit's ecosystem comprises of Upbit Exchange, NFT Marketplace/Drops platform, and its Staking services.


Through its user-friendly web platform and mobile apps, Upbit offers a fast and secure trading experience and has always prioritized safety, transparency, and reliability for its users. 

Upbit has gained significant security certifications since the exchange launched in 2017, including ISMS-P and ISO/IEC, attesting to its high degree of personal information and information security management. Upbit has an industry-leading, round-the-clock Artificial Intelligence FDS system and a dedicated AML team for suspicious transaction monitoring.

Through its Upbit Care Centre, Upbit offers unparalleled investor protection services, including free counseling and education on cryptocurrencies.


Upbit Singapore*, Upbit Indonesia, and Upbit Thailand are independent legal entities incorporated and regulated in their respective jurisdictions. Upbit Korea shares BTC and USDT-based pairs liquidity with Upbit Thailand and Upbit Indonesia.


*Upbit Singapore has been exempted from holding a license under the Payment Services Act ("PS Act") for DPT services.

 
##Who are the Founders of Upbit?

Song Chi-hyung founded and chairs Dunamu, the operator of Upbit. He received his Bachelor’s degree in computer science and economics from Seoul National University. 

Song Chi-hyung worked on developing mobile payment services and various IT-related projects at Danal and Inomove before founding Dunamu.

 

##When did Upbit Launch?

Upbit launched its service in October 2017 and obtained the first virtual asset service provider (VASP) qualification in 2021. 

 
##Upbit Restricted Countries

Upbit limits its services to countries that are deemed high-risk by the FATF and UN.

 

##How Much Are Upbit Fees?

Upbit offers a low trading fee of 0.05% in the Korean Won (KRW) trading pairs.

BTC and UDST-based trading pairs for both maker and taker are 0.25%

 

##Is it Possible to Use Leverage or Margin Trading on Upbit?

Upbit does not support leveraged trading or offer margin trading.



Upbit

## What Is MEXC?

MEXC is a global cryptocurrency exchange that positions itself as Your Easiest Way to Crypto. Established in 2018, MEXC is known for its user-friendly interface, deep liquidity, and wide variety of crypto assets. With over 40 million users in 170+ countries and regions, MEXC offers a secure and streamlined platform where users can trade 3,000+ cryptocurrencies, access trending tokens early, enjoy daily airdrops, and benefit from extremely low fees.
MEXC provides advanced trading infrastructure, industry-leading order execution, and strong product diversity including spot, futures, margin trading, ETF products, staking, and launchpads.

MEXC enforces rigorous safeguards, including bi-monthly Proof of Reserves updates demonstrating reserve ratios exceeding 100% across all major cryptocurrencies. The exchange has provided over $526 million through its Insurance Fund Account to cover deficits that occur when users' losses during liquidation exceed their available margin.

MEXC drives industry growth via a $300 million Ecosystem Development Fund and the IgniteX initiative—a $30 million CSR program dedicated to nurturing Web3 talent. Community-focused efforts such as Bitcoin Pizza Day celebrations and educational initiatives reinforce its commitment to global blockchain adoption.

##  Who Are the Founders of MEXC?

MEXC was founded by a team of early blockchain believers with backgrounds in finance, tech, and cybersecurity. The founding team envisioned a trading platform that could combine security, speed, and simplicity. While MEXC has maintained a low public profile in terms of founder identity, the exchange is currently led by a global team of over 2,000 employees across 40+ countries, including experts in engineering, compliance, marketing, and operations.

## When Did MEXC Launch?

MEXC was launched in 2018. Since its inception, it has rapidly scaled its infrastructure, user base, and compliance framework, becoming one of the most recognized and trusted crypto exchanges worldwide.


## Where Is MEXC Located?

MEXC operates globally with regional offices in multiple jurisdictions. The company is registered and regulated in several jurisdictions and works with local partners to ensure its products align with regulatory frameworks.

## MEXC Restricted Countries

MEXC aims to serve users globally but restricts or limits access in jurisdictions where cryptocurrency trading is prohibited by law or regulation. These restricted jurisdictions include sanctioned countries such as Iran, Cuba, Syria, and North Korea, as well as other regions where crypto trading is not permitted, including Mainland China, Singapore, and the United States.

## What Coins Are Supported on MEXC?

MEXC supports 3,000+ cryptocurrencies, making it one of the most diverse platforms in the industry. These include top assets like BTC, ETH, XRP, SOL, BNB, TON, ENA, APT, and TRUMP as well as early listings of trending memecoins, DeFi tokens, Layer 2 assets, AI, and GameFi projects. MEXC is widely recognized for being among the first exchanges to list emerging tokens, giving users a competitive edge.

## How Much Are MEXC Fees?

MEXC offers extremely low fees compared to industry averages. The standard trading fees are:
Spot trading: 0% maker fee and 0.05% taker fee (often reduced during campaigns or with fee credits)
Futures trading: 0.00% maker fee and 0.01% taker fee (may vary by region)
In addition, MEXC offers:
Zero-fee promotions on selected pairs
Discounted rates for high-volume, MX token holders, or VIP users
Note: Fees are subject to change and may vary based on promotional campaigns, trading volume, or user level. Withdrawal fees and trading fees also vary depending on the asset and network conditions.

## Is It Possible To Use Leverage or Margin Trading on MEXC?

Yes. MEXC offers robust leverage and margin trading services:
Futures trading: up to 500x leverage on selected perpetual contracts
Margin trading: up to 10x leverage on supported spot pairs
ETF products: Leveraged tokens (e.g., 3x Long/Short) for users who want exposure without direct borrowing.

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