MonaCoin

MonaCoin (MONA) is a cryptocurrency . Users are able to generate MONA through the process of mining. MonaCoin has a current supply of 65,729,674.871168. The last known price of MonaCoin is 0.2035604 USD and is down -3.24 over the last 24 hours. It is currently trading on 24 active market(s) with $112,989.44 traded over the last 24 hours. More information can be found at http://monacoin.org.

## What Is Coincheck?

Coincheck is a cryptocurrency [centralized exchange](https://coinmarketcap.com/alexandria/glossary/centralized-exchange-cex) (CEX) with a global community and a key user base in Japan. One of the leading crypto platforms in Asia (in terms of [liquidity](https://coinmarketcap.com/alexandria/glossary/liquidity), [trading volume](https://coinmarketcap.com/alexandria/glossary/trading-volume) and traffic) is registered under Japanese authorities, regulated by Japan’s Financial Services Agency (FSA) and audited by the Japan Blockchain Association. 

The Japanese exchange supports 17 popular large-cap cryptocurrencies. The Japanese yen is the main currency, though the US dollar is also accepted. Users can make [fiat](https://coinmarketcap.com/alexandria/glossary/fiat) deposits through bank transfers or bank cards, digital assets of a customer are stored in a [cold wallet](https://coinmarketcap.com/alexandria/glossary/cold-wallet).

Coincheck's other products and services include: [OTC](https://coinmarketcap.com/alexandria/glossary/over-the-counter-otc) (over-the-counter) trading, [initial exchange offerings](https://coinmarketcap.com/alexandria/article/what-is-an-ieo) (IEOs), Coincheck Denki (pay electric bills with Bitcoin), Coincheck Gas (pay gas bills with Bitcoin), Coincheck Survey (answer surveys and earn crypto) and Lending. Furthermore, the platform also has a [non-fungible token](https://coinmarketcap.com/alexandria/glossary/non-fungible-token) (NFT) marketplace and [staking](https://coinmarketcap.com/alexandria/glossary/staking) service in beta.

The platform serves more than 1.5 million clients and has a trading terminal (both a web version and a mobile app), as well as the main tools for trading assets on the global market. 


## Who Are the Coincheck Founders?

It was launched in April 2012 by crypto enthusiasts Yusuke Otsuka (COO) and Koichiro Wada (CEO / CTO).

Yusuke Otsuka graduated from the University of Waseda with a Master's Degree in Quantum Mechanics. Prior to Coincheck, Otsuka was a UX Designer at Nexway.

Koichiro Wada has been programming since the age of 8 and proved himself at various hackathons. He studied at the Tokyo Institute of Technology, also known as Tokyo Tech, founded ResuPress and developed STORES.jp.

In 2018, the project was acquired by an influential online brokerage company — Monex Group, Inc. As a result, Toshihiko Katsuya took over the role of Representative Director, and Oki Matsumoto now holds the position of Director on the Executive Board.


## Where Is Coincheck Located?

The Japanese centralized exchange is headquartered in Tokyo.


## Coincheck Restricted Countries

U.S. investors are restricted from using the exchange.


## What Coins Are Supported on Coincheck?

In addition to trading [Bitcoin](https://coinmarketcap.com/currencies/bitcoin/) (BTC), Coincheck lists other notable altcoins as well, such as: [ETH](https://coinmarketcap.com/currencies/ethereum/), [ETC](https://coinmarketcap.com/currencies/ethereum-classic/), [XRP](https://coinmarketcap.com/currencies/xrp/), [LTC](https://coinmarketcap.com/currencies/litecoin/), [XLM](https://coinmarketcap.com/currencies/stellar/), [ENJ](https://coinmarketcap.com/currencies/enjin-coin/), [SAND](https://coinmarketcap.com/currencies/the-sandbox/), [DOT](https://coinmarketcap.com/currencies/polkadot-new/) and more.


## How Much Are Coincheck Fees?

The exchange charges [maker and taker](https://coinmarketcap.com/alexandria/glossary/market-maker-market-taker) fees for trading, which depends on the cryptocurrency. BTC maker-taker is 0%, while ETC is 0.05% (maker) and 0.10% (taker). 

Coincheck’s marketplace charges a fee of  0.1% to 5%. For deposits and withdrawals, each coin carries its own withdrawal fee, for example, the fee for withdrawing BTC is 0.0005 BTC. Deposit fees depend on the deposit method and amount of funds.


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

The exchange doesn’t offer [margin trading](https://coinmarketcap.com/alexandria/glossary/margin-trading) and [leverage](https://coinmarketcap.com/alexandria/glossary/leverage).

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## What Is bitFlyer?

bitFlyer is a Japanese crypto exchange with over 3 million users worldwide and over €180 billion in global [trading volume](https://coinmarketcap.com/alexandria/glossary/trading-volume) in 2021. It has licenses to operate in the EU, US and Japan, and claims to meet the highest security standards in the industry.

The platform offers ‘bitFlyer Buy/Sell’ with a simple interface for beginners, and ‘bitFlyer Lightning’ for advanced traders. The exchange provides [spot trading](https://coinmarketcap.com/alexandria/glossary/spot-trading), [margin trading](https://coinmarketcap.com/alexandria/glossary/margin-trading), [crypto derivatives](https://coinmarketcap.com/alexandria/glossary/derivatives-market), and claims to offer fast transactions, and instantaneous bank transfer and Paypal account funding.


## Who Are the bitFlyer Founders?

The company was founded in January 2014 by Yuzo Kano and his colleagues Masuda Rikiya and  Takafumi Komiyama, former employees of Goldman Sachs.

Yuzo Kano served as CEO until 2019, investors of bitFlyer Holdings, Inc. decided to replace the founder with Yoshio Hirako, however Kano is still the CEO of the American subsidiary. Previously, Kano was an equity derivatives trader at Goldman Sachs and BNP Paribas. Yuzo Kano is also the Director of the Japan Blockchain Association.

Takafumi Komiyama is the CTO at bitFlyer Holdings. Komiyama developed settlement systems for Goldman Sachs, and was previously at Sony Interactive Entertainment.


## Where Is bitFlyer Located?

bitFlyer Inc. is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, while bitFlyer USA, a subsidiary, is located in San Francisco, California.


## bitFlyer Restricted Countries

The Tokyo-based crypto exchange does not provide services to residents of the following countries: Afghanistan, Algeria, American Samoa, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Bahamas, Belarus, Botswana, Burma/Myanmar, Burundi, Cambodia, Central African Republic, Chad, Comoros, Congo (Kinshasa), Crimea, Cuba, El Salvador, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Ghana, Guam, Guinea, Guyana, Honduras, Iran, Iraq, Kazakhstan, Kosovo, Lebanon, Liberia, Libya, Libyan Arab Jamahiriya, Macao, Malawi, Maldives, Mali, Mongolia, Montenegro, Nauru, Nicaragua, North Korea, Pakistan, Palau, Palestinian Territory and Gaza Strip, Papua New Guinea, Samoa, Serbia, Solomon Islands, Somalia, South Sudan, Sri Lanka, Sudan, Swaziland, Syria, Timor Leste, Trinidad and Tobago, Tunisia, Turkmenistan, Turks and Caicos, Ukraine, Vanuatu, Venezuela, Yemen, Zimbabwe, Russia.


## What Coins Are Supported on bitFlyer?

The platform supports a small range of digital currencies, about 11 digital assets, and [Bitcoin](https://coinmarketcap.com/currencies/bitcoin/) can be purchased for Japanese Yen and USD. The list of popular trading pairs includes BTC/JPY, ETH/JPY, BTC/EUR, XRP/JPY, BTC/USD. Among the cryptocurrencies for trading are [BTC](https://coinmarketcap.com/currencies/bitcoin/), [ETH](https://coinmarketcap.com/currencies/ethereum/), [ETC](https://coinmarketcap.com/currencies/ethereum-classic/), [BCH](https://coinmarketcap.com/currencies/bitcoin-cash/), [LTC](https://coinmarketcap.com/currencies/litecoin/) and more.


## How Much Are bitFlyer Fees?

Trading fees depend on the customer's 30-day trading volume. The buy/sell platform offers trading fees of 0.1% (for users who trade under $50,000 per month) and 0.2% for spot trades, however bitFlyer also offers free trading for BTC/EUR and ETH/BTC


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

With Lightning FX and Lightning Futures, users can trade with up to 2X [leverage](https://coinmarketcap.com/alexandria/glossary/leverage). Lightning FX is a built-in service for effective investment of funds that allows customers to margin trade Bitcoin by making a margin deposit and settlements. For corporate accounts, the maximum leverage may vary.

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### What is CoinEx?

Established in 2017 by industry-leading mining pool ViaBTC, CoinEx is a global cryptocurrency exchange designed with users in mind.

The platform champions transparency as one of the earliest crypto exchanges to release proof-of-reserves to protect 100% of user assets, preserving its commitment to maintaining the highest standards of integrity while ensuring a secure trading environment for its users.

CoinEx offers a smooth and pleasant trading experience through its latest features, including Mining, One-click Swap, Pre-token Trading, and its self-designed Automated Market Maker (AMM), providing interactive utilities that satisfy its 10+ million users in over 200 countries and regions.

CoinEx supports over 1300 cryptocurrencies and more than 1900 trading pairs across 18 language markets.

The exchange is home to its native token, CET (Coin Ecosystem Token), which plays a strong role in enhancing user engagement and fostering a vibrant ecosystem.

Encouraging user empowerment, CoinEx offers resources to enhance their knowledge and skills for crypto trading. With applications such as AI Analysis tailored for advanced users and Academy for beginners, CoinEx helps them trade with confidence.

By continuously improving to meet the evolving needs of its users, CoinEx strives to provide a reliable and excellent cryptocurrency trading experience as 'Your Crypto Trading Expert.’

### Who is the CoinEx founder?

CoinEx was founded by Haipo Yang, a young entrepreneur and an early Bitcoin investor. Mr. Yang had his first introduction to Bitcoin in 2011 and joined the Bitcoin community in 2013. In 2016, he started developing a Bitcoin mining pool. He completed all the code of ViaBTC Pool and launched it two months later, followed by the establishment of CoinEx Exchange.

### When was CoinEx launched?

CoinEx was launched in December 2017.

### What coins are supported on CoinEx?

CoinEx now supports nearly 1400 innovative and premium crypto assets, including BTC, ETH, DOGE, SOL, XRP, ADA, etc.

### Is it possible to use margin/futures trading on CoinEx?

On CoinEx, users can trade cryptos with up to 10X leverage. CoinEx futures contract employs several adjustable leverages ranging from 3X to 100X. Additionally, the exchange offers nearly 200 futures markets where users can access CoinEx’s easy, convenient futures trading services.

### How is CoinEx’s ecosystem?

The CoinEx ecosystem, supported by ViaBTC, is dedicated to exploring and promoting the latest development models within the blockchain industry. We actively seek opportunities for growth in this sector, fostering the circulation and application of its technology. The ecosystem include:

* CoinEx, crypto trading designed with users in mind; 
* CoinEx Wallet, a secure crypto wallet;
* CoinEx Smart Chain, a smart contract chain; 
* CoinEx Explorer, a blockchain explorer; 
* CoinEx Charity, a nonprofit blockchain charity organization.

The ecosystem aims to provide professional services and technical support to meet users' needs in cryptocurrency trading, asset management, and blockchain exploration, while CoinEx Charity serves social outreach initiatives.

### What is a CoinEx Ambassador?

CoinEx Ambassadors are the exchange’s partners for its worldwide promotion. They assist CoinEx in market operations and help the exchange build a global presence. CoinEx Ambassadors could enjoy a commission ratio of up to 50% of the referee's transaction fees. Moreover, they can also receive lifetime commissions as long as they stay as Ambassadors. 

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Launched in Oct 2018, Finexbox is a centralized exchange that is based in Hong Kong. Finexbox describes itself as a full-featured spot trading platform for digital assets. Finexbox offers leveraged margin trading through a peer-to-peer funding market, allowing users to trade with up to 3.3x leverage.

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## What Is Zaif?

Zaif is a Japanese centralized cryptocurrency exchange (CEX). It was one of the first crypto exchanges to obtain a license from the Japanese Financial Services Agency (JFSA). As of September 2018, it was ranked as the 35th largest cryptocurrency exchange by turnover. However, on September 14, 2018, the exchange’s hot wallets were hacked, with the equivalent of $60 million in cryptocurrency stolen.

Following the incident, Zaif suspended operations, entering a bailout agreement with FISCO, a Japanese brokerage that injected 5 billion yen ($44.675 million) in financial support. In November, the company was sold to FISCO Digital Asset Group Co. Ltd.


## Who Are the Founders of Zaif?

The company was founded by Takao Asayama, CEO of Tech Bureau. Tech Bureau operated Zaif until FISCO purchased it in late 2018. At the time of publication, Ryuji Yagi headed the platform. Other members of the management team include Toshiya Kotake, Norifumi Imai, Takayoshi Abe, Kenji Yamaguchi, and Osamu Fukami.

CoinMarketCap could not confirm the background of these individuals since the majority of them do not have LinkedIn profiles.


## When Did Zaif Launch?

Zaif made its debut on June 16, 2014.


## Where Is Zaif Located?

The cryptocurrency exchange operates out of Japan’s busy capital city of Tokyo.


## Zaif Restricted Countries

CoinMarketCap has been unable to confirm if any countries are restricted from using Zaif. However, besides the fact that the exchange is mostly in Japanese, an August 2022 announcement from the company said that the platform was “currently not accepting applications for opening an account for customers residing overseas. In addition, even if you are a customer who has completed identity verification in the past, we may refuse to use it at our discretion.”


## What Coins Are Supported on Zaif?

The trading platform offers a limited number of digital assets. With just ten coins and 14 markets, BTC/JPY is the most active trading pair on the exchange.


## How Much Are Zaif Fees?

Zaif charges some of the lowest fees in the cryptocurrency exchange market — 0.10% for takers and free of charge for makers for its spot trading market.


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

Users can trade on margin with a leverage of up to 7.7x on the exchange platform.

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BitTrade is a legitimate crypto asset exchange in Japan with the top number of coins handled in the country and operates its business around a "localization strategy." BitTrade 's name was used prior to Dec 2018 and is a reissue of the brand name. From Dec 2018 to Feb 2023, the brand name was Huobi Japan. The back-end system and the security technology are equivalent to that of Huobi Group. After rebranding to BitTrade, the company continues its friendly relationship with Huobi Group.
The company offers two types of markets: a simple swap service, which is familiar to the Japanese market, and a regular order book market service. There are no tokens issued by BitTrade at this time. The company is also a financial instruments business operator (License: Type 1 Financial Instruments Business) based on Article 10, Paragraph 2 of the Supplementary Provisions of Law No. 28 of 2049.

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