Japanese Yen

DigiFinex

Toobit

Bitget

FameEX

BVOX

Bitrue

Coin8 Exchange

Biconomy.com

KuCoin

Kraken

Bitfinex

bitFlyer

Coincheck

Bitbank

BitTrade

BTCBOX

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## 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 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).

Coin8 Exchange is committed to delivering comprehensive and secure cryptocurrency derivative services to users globally. Utilizing cutting-edge Al technology, we offer an exceptional trading experience for high-lever-age futures and perpetual contracts. Our platform seamlessly integrates futures trading, spot trading, lever-age trading, grid trading, and ETFs into a unified, multifunctional trading environment.

## What Is FameEX？

Established in 2018 and officially launched in 2020, FameEX is the world’s first full-stack cryptocurrency trading platform with derivatives trading as its core focus. The company's core values emphasize minimizing trading risks and fostering fair and open competition to new and professional users. It offers a comprehensive range of trading products to global users, including spot trading, derivatives trading, margin trading, demo trading, and copy trading. 

Since its launch in 2020, FameEX has leveraged a high-performance aggregation engine and advanced intelligence tools, such as AI Grid trading and multiple derivative products, to deliver a stable, fast, and seamless trading experience.

As of January 2025, FameEX serves 3 million active users, records 3.2 million monthly page views (PVs), and welcomes 1.61 million unique visitors (UVs) each month. With a cumulative transaction volume exceeding $400 billion, the platform ranks 27th on CoinMarketCap and holds a 30% market share in the digital asset trading sector in Southeast Asia. Users of the FameEX platform hail from a diverse range of countries and regions, including Southeast Asia, Australia, and Canada.

## Who Found FameEX?

FameEX, a global platform established in 2018, was founded by Mr. Lee BoonGin. As the CEO of FameEX, Mr. Lee BoonGi is a Singaporean entrepreneur with a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering from the National University of Singapore. He was responsible for the development of the derivatives segment at the Singapore Mercantile Exchange.

## When Did FameEX Make Its Debut?

In 2020, FameEX officially provided services to the public.

## Where is FameEX's Headquarters?

FameEX is based in Australia. FameEX currently offers services to users in most countries and regions worldwide. However, access may be limited or unavailable in certain restricted areas, as outlined in the FameEX Platform Terms of Service.

## What Countries and Regions Are (not) Supported on the FameEX Platform?

FameEX currently provides services to users across most of the countries and regions globally. However, certain services may be restricted or unavailable in some areas, as outlined in FameEX’s Terms.

## What Cryptos Are Available on FameEX?

FameEX has a strict regulatory listing system and currently lists over 178 cryptocurrencies, including BTC, ETH, ADA, DOT, SOL, USDT, MATIC, AVAX, DOGE, SHIB, and more.

## How Is the FamEX Trading Fee Calculated?

FameEX implements a tiered fee structure based on your membership level, ranging from VIP 0 to VIP 9. For spot trading, the fee rate is between 0.015% and 0.1%. Makers in futures trading can expect rates between 0.004% and 0.02%, while takers will encounter rates from 0.015% to 0.06%. The trading fees of the FameEX platform are graded according to the accumulated trading volume in the last 30 days, which makes it one of the platforms with low fees.

## Can I Use Leverage or Margin Trading on FameEX?

Spot margin trading and perpetual futures margin trading are available on FameEX. To mitigate investment risks, FameEX will adjust the leverage multiplier of the corresponding service.

## 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.

Started in 2020, OKCoinJapan is the Japan branch of OKGroup, a global cryptocurrency exchange conglomerate that includes OKX and OKCoin.

## What Is Kraken?

Kraken is a US-based cryptocurrency exchange where users can buy, sell and trade various assets with relatively low commissions. Clients can also earn rewards through coin staking. The exchange has a leading level euro volume and liquidity and allows users to trade over 100 crypto assets and 7 fiat currencies, including USD, CAD, EUR, GBP, JPY, CHF and AUD, on-the-go with a web platform and mobile apps.

Founded in 2011, it was one of the first few crypto exchanges offering spot trading, derivatives and index products. Today, the company offers numerous products and services, including but not limited to: spot trading, margin trading, futures, indices, stakings, OTC and an upcoming non-fungible token (NFT) marketplace. The exchange serves over 8 million traders and institutional clients, and is backed by Digital Currency Group, Blockchain Capital, Tribe Capital, Hummingbird Ventures and more.


## Who Are the Kraken Founders?

The centralized exchange is owned by Payward Inc., founded by its CEO, crypto pioneer Jesse Powell.

Powell has been working with digital currencies since 2001. He graduated from California State University with a degree in Philosophy with a concentration in Ethics & Law, founded the Verge Gallery and Studio Project, created Internet Ventures & Holdings.


## When Did Kraken Launch?

Kraken was founded in 2011 and launched in September 2013, offering Bitcoin, Litecoin and euro-denominated trades initially.


## Where Is Kraken Located?

The company is based in San Francisco, California.


## Kraken Restricted Countries

Kraken is available to all U.S. residents, except those living in New York and Washington. However, Kraken Futures are not available to all U.S. residents. Currently, the platform serves millions of customers in approximately 200 countries.

The company has several restrictions for the following countries: Afghanistan, Central African Republic, Congo-Brazzaville, Eritrea, Congo-Kinshasa, Guinea-Bissau, Cuba, Lebanon, Iran, Mali, Iraq, Namibia, Libya, Somalia, North Korea, South Sudan, Syria, Sudan, Tajikistan and Yemen.


## What Coins Are Supported on Kraken?

More than 120 coins are supported on the platform, including [BTC](https://coinmarketcap.com/currencies/bitcoin/), [ETH](https://coinmarketcap.com/currencies/ethereum/), [LTC](https://coinmarketcap.com/currencies/litecoin/), [XRP](https://coinmarketcap.com/currencies/xrp/), [ETC](https://coinmarketcap.com/currencies/ethereum-classic/), [ZEC](https://coinmarketcap.com/currencies/zcash/), [USDT](https://coinmarketcap.com/currencies/tether/) and more.


## How Much Are Kraken Fees?

Fees on the platform vary across different products, such as Instant Buy, Kraken Pro, Stablecoins, Margin, Futures and NFT. For the basic Instant Buy service, the company charges a fee of 0.9% for stablecoins and 1.5% for other crypto assets, on top of fees charged for different payment methods. For Kraken Pro, it uses a maker-taker fee model where maker fees range 0.00% to 0.16% and taker fees range from 0.10% to 0.26%, depending on how often a user trades each 30-day period.


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

For advanced users, Kraken Pro offers margin and futures features. The platform offers up to 5X leverage. The maximum level of leverage depends on the currency pair.

## What Is OKX?

OKX is a global company offering exchange and Web3 services with offices in Hong Kong, Singapore, the UAE, Silicon Valley, and the Bahamas. OKX exchange services are offered by its Seychelles-incorporated and Bahamas-registered entities. OKX offers Web3 services in the United States and has an office in Silicon Valley, but it does not offer exchange services in the United States. The exchange offers basic trading including [spot](https://coinmarketcap.com/alexandria/glossary/spot-trading) and simple [options](https://coinmarketcap.com/alexandria/glossary/options-market), and [derivatives](https://coinmarketcap.com/alexandria/glossary/derivatives-market) including [margin](https://coinmarketcap.com/alexandria/glossary/margin-trading), [futures](https://coinmarketcap.com/alexandria/glossary/futures), [perpetual](https://coinmarketcap.com/alexandria/glossary/perpetual-contracts) swaps and [options](https://coinmarketcap.com/alexandria/article/what-is-options-trading-in-crypto-the-most-important-terms-explained). Other products include: trading bots, block trading, OKX Earn (savings, [stablecoins](https://coinmarketcap.com/alexandria/glossary/stablecoin), [DeFi](https://coinmarketcap.com/alexandria/glossary/defi), [staking](https://coinmarketcap.com/alexandria/article/crypto-staking-guide-2021), ETH 2.0 and more), [crypto loans](https://coinmarketcap.com/alexandria/glossary/crypto-loan) and Jumpstart, the exchange’s [launchpad](https://coinmarketcap.com/alexandria/article/the-best-ieo-launchpads).

OKX wallet claims to be the “portal to [Web3](https://coinmarketcap.com/alexandria/glossary/web-3-0),” offering a crypto [hot wallet](https://coinmarketcap.com/alexandria/glossary/hot-wallet), [decentralized exchange](https://coinmarketcap.com/alexandria/glossary/decentralized-exchange-dex) (DEX), a [NFT](https://coinmarketcap.com/alexandria/glossary/non-fungible-token) marketplace and [decentralized applications](https://coinmarketcap.com/alexandria/glossary/decentralized-applications-dapps) (DApps). The wallet supports over 30 networks, including major blockchains like [Bitcoin](https://coinmarketcap.com/currencies/bitcoin/), [Ethereum](https://coinmarketcap.com/currencies/ethereum/), [BNB Chain](https://coinmarketcap.com/currencies/bnb/), [Solana](https://coinmarketcap.com/currencies/solana/), [Polygon](https://coinmarketcap.com/currencies/polygon/), [Avalanche](https://coinmarketcap.com/currencies/avalanche/), [Fantom](https://coinmarketcap.com/currencies/fantom/) and more. 

OKX also has its own native blockchain — X Layer and native token — [OKB](https://coinmarketcap.com/currencies/okb/), which allows builders and projects to deploy DApps and developers to use infrastructure like OKX [Oracle](https://coinmarketcap.com/alexandria/glossary/oracles) and more. 

In January 2022, OKEx was rebranded as OKX,  with a new branding and roadmap.


## Who Are the OKX Founders?

OKX (formerly OKEx) is owned by OK Group. 

The company was founded by Mingxing "Star" Xu back in 2013 in China. Xu is a Chinese entrepreneur. He holds a Bachelor's degree in Applied Physics from the University of Science and Technology Beijing. Star Xu is CEO of OK Group.

The present CEO of OKX is Star Xu.


## When Did OKX Launch?

The exchange, formerly known as OKEX, was launched in 2017.


## OKX Restricted Countries

The project is supported in over 200 countries. However, residents of the United States don’t have access to the platform's services.


## What Coins Are Supported on OKX?

The exchange lists over 350 cryptocurrencies and supports more than 500 trading pairs. The platform lists major tokens including [BTC](https://coinmarketcap.com/currencies/bitcoin/), [ETH](https://coinmarketcap.com/currencies/ethereum/), [OKB](https://coinmarketcap.com/currencies/okb/), [AAVE](https://coinmarketcap.com/currencies/aave/), [SOL](https://coinmarketcap.com/currencies/solana/), [MATIC](https://coinmarketcap.com/currencies/polygon/), [XRP](https://coinmarketcap.com/currencies/xrp/), [DOGE](https://coinmarketcap.com/currencies/dogecoin/), [SHIB](https://coinmarketcap.com/currencies/shiba-inu/), and [DOT](https://coinmarketcap.com/currencies/polkadot-new/).


## How Much Are OKX Fees?

The fee structure is based on [market taker and maker](https://coinmarketcap.com/alexandria/glossary/market-maker-market-taker) model. Trading fees on the platform start at 0.10% and decrease as trading volume increases. For regular users, fees depend on the number of OKB (native currency) in the OKX ecosystem, while for advanced users, fees are based on their 30-day trading volumes.


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

OKX offers margin trading with [leverage](https://coinmarketcap.com/alexandria/glossary/leverage) up to 10X. For derivatives, OKX also offers futures trading and perpetual swaps with up to 125X leverage. Traders can also leverage through crypto options, including BTC, ETH and more.

Find the next crypto gem on KuCoin 

## What Is KuCoin?

KuCoin is a cryptocurrency exchange built with the mission to “facilitate the global free flow of digital value.” It claims to have an emphasis on intuitive design, simple registration process and high level of security. The platform supports futures trading, a built-in P2P exchange, the ability to purchase cryptocurrencies with a credit or debit card, and instant exchange services.

A Community for Everyone

As an exchange for, by, and of the people, KuCoin is developing a community where everyone can benefit from growth and have their opinions heard.

Also known as “people's exchange”, the platform facilitated 1.2 trillion in lifetime trading volume and supports over 37 million users worldwide. The company claims to offer technology-driven trading products and the KuCoin ecosystem, which encompasses the KuCoin community and is built around the KuCoin token (KCS).

## Who Are the KuCoin Founders?

KuCoin was founded in 2017 by Michael, Eric, Top, Kent, John, Jack and Linda. The exchange officially launched in September 2017.

In 2020, when KuCoin is a top-5 exchange in the world, Johnny Lyu stepped in as the CEO. Before joining KuCoin, he worked in the tech, internet and e-commerce industries.

## When did KuCoin Launch?

KuCoin was launched in 2017

## Where Is KuCoin Located?

The company is international, headquartered in the Seychelles and offices in Hong Kong and Singapore, with more than 37 million users worldwide and a presence in over 200 countries.

KuCoin Restricted Countries

The platform provides services to over 200 countries such as Turkey, India and many others. Please check their official website for supported countries.

## What Coins Are Supported on KuCoin?

The platform has a large number of trading pairs, it offers nearly 700 cryptocurrencies for buying, selling and trading, the list of the top coins includes BTC, ETH, USDT, BNB, ADA, XRP, USDC, DOGE, DOT, UNI and more.

## How Much Are KuCoin Fees?

KuCoin's base fee is 0.1% for both market makers and takers.The higher your trading fee level is, the lower your trading fee is, even a negative fee rate is possible.

Being a Maker/Taker would also affect your trading fee rate.In a Market/Hidden/Iceberg Order, you will be charged a taker fee as a taker.In a Limit Order( With Post Only function enabled), you will be charged a maker fee as a maker.

The trading fee rate can also be affected if you enable the KCS pay fees function.

KuCoin deducts the token after the slash of a trade pair as the fee token. For example, users will pay USDT/KCS as the trading fee token for BTC/USDT, LTC/KCS. It's worth noting that in certain trading, the same coin will be charged as the fee, and the actual trade quantity may be different from the quantity that arrives in the account because a certain part is deducted as the fee.

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

KuCoin provides multiple products which support leverage to magnify the market volatilities. Starting from the basics will be margin trade for spot, which supports up to 10X leverage with multiple assets. Next level will be derivatives, futures trading, which supports up to 125X leverage with selected assets for clearing. KuCoin also provides options right now which conveys the concept of leverage due to the ratio between premium and notional value.

## What Is Bitfinex?

Bitfinex is one of the oldest cryptocurrency exchanges, founded in 2012 and operated by the Hong Kong-based company iFinex Inc. [Tether](https://coinmarketcap.com/currencies/tether/) (USDT), the largest [stablecoin](https://coinmarketcap.com/alexandria/glossary/stablecoin) by [market cap](https://coinmarketcap.com/alexandria/glossary/market-capitalization-market-cap-mcap), is also owned by iFinex Inc. The [centralized exchange](https://coinmarketcap.com/alexandria/glossary/centralized-exchange-cex) (CEX) platform was designed for professional traders and institutions, with support for both [fiat](https://coinmarketcap.com/alexandria/glossary/fiat) and crypto. The exchange is considered one of the most [liquid](https://coinmarketcap.com/alexandria/glossary/liquid-market) for [BTC](https://coinmarketcap.com/currencies/bitcoin/) pairs and other major altcoins like [ETH](https://coinmarketcap.com/currencies/ethereum/) and [XMR](https://coinmarketcap.com/currencies/monero/). To protect user assets, the platform offers both two-factor authentication and IP address monitoring.

The exchange focuses on professional traders and investors with experience, offering platform users the ability to engage in margin lending, margin funding, paired trading, [over-the-counter](https://coinmarketcap.com/alexandria/glossary/over-the-counter-otc) (OTC) trading and more. Besides spot and [margin trading](https://coinmarketcap.com/alexandria/article/what-is-margin-trading-and-how-does-it-work), Bitfinex also offers various other products, such as: Bitfinex Borrow, Bitfinex Pay, Bitfinex Pulse, Affiliate Program, API and its native utility token — UNUS SED LEO, amongst others.


## Who Are the Bitfinex Founders?

Bitfinex was co-founded in 2012 by Raphael Nicolle and Giancarlo Devasini. 

Nicolle started his career as an IT technician and worked as a system administrator at Gutenberg Networks. Afterwards, he focused on the Bitcoin ecosystem and started developing Bitfinex based on the Bitcoinica trading platform code.

Devasini is the serving CFO. He graduated from Milan University as a Doctor of Medicine but developed a passion for technology and entered the computer hardware business. He founded Point-G Srl and then Solo SpA. In 2012, Devasini met Raphael Nicolle and joined Bitfinex, running its trading and risk management operations.


## Where Is Bitfinex Located?

The company is registered in the British Virgin Islands and based in Hong Kong.


## Bitfinex Restricted Countries

Bitfinex restricts access to Iran, North Korea, Cuba, Syria, Crimea, Donetsk People's Republic and the self-proclaimed Luhansk People's Republic. U.S. citizens, citizens or residents of Canada, the British Virgin Islands, the Government of Venezuela and residents of Austria or Italy are also prohibited from accessing the exchange.


## What Coins Are Supported on Bitfinex?

Bitfinex supports a wide array of trading pairs and 270+ cryptocurrencies, among them: [BTC](https://coinmarketcap.com/currencies/bitcoin/), [ETH](https://coinmarketcap.com/currencies/ethereum/), [USDT](https://coinmarketcap.com/currencies/tether/), [SOL](https://coinmarketcap.com/currencies/solana/), [LTC](https://coinmarketcap.com/currencies/litecoin/), [XRP](https://coinmarketcap.com/currencies/xrp/), [EOS](https://coinmarketcap.com/currencies/eos/) and many other options.


## How Much Are Bitfinex Fees?

For crypto to crypto/stablecoins/fiat, [maker fees](https://coinmarketcap.com/alexandria/glossary/market-maker-market-taker) are 0.10% while taker fees are 0.20%. For crypto derivatives, maker fees are 0.020% while taker fees are 0.065%. Users can hold UNUS SED LEO tokens to receive 15% - 25% discount on their trading fees.

Deposit fees are free from crypto, stablecoin and securities, while wire transfer fees are 0.10%. Withdrawal fees are dependent on the cryptocurrency.


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

On the platform, qualified users (basic plus verification level and above) have the option to trade up to 10X [leverage](https://coinmarketcap.com/alexandria/glossary/leverage), receiving funds through its [peer-to-peer](https://coinmarketcap.com/alexandria/glossary/peer-to-peer-p2p) (P2P) margin funding platform.

##What is DigiFinex?

DigiFinex is a digital currency trading platform founded in 2017 and headquartered in Singapore. It has branches in the United States, Singapore, Hong Kong, Taiwan, Australia, Malaysia and other places. The platform offers a variety of digital currency trading pairs, including mainstream cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin, Ethereum, Litecoin, Bitcoin Cash, EOS, and Ripple, as well as some smaller market cap digital currencies.

DigiFinex aims to become a leading global digital currency trading platform, providing users with efficient, secure, and convenient digital currency trading services. The platform adopts a multi-layered security architecture, including SSL encryption, firewalls, and multi-factor authentication, to ensure the security of users' digital assets.

In addition, DigiFinex also provides a range of value-added services, including leveraged trading, OTC trading, fiat currency trading, and asset custody. Among them, wealth management products are DigiFinex's star products, with its current account wealth management product being widely popular among users for its high flexibility and objective returns.

DigiFinex actively expands its global market by setting up branches and partners worldwide and strengthening localization services. At the same time, the platform also focuses on community building, regularly organizing online and offline activities to increase user engagement.

##When did DigiFinex Launch?

DigiFinex was founded in December 2017 and is a trustworthy digital currency financial exchange.

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

Traders can borrow funds and participate in margin trading on DigiFinex Margin, which allows trading cryptocurrencies with up to 5X leverage.

DigiFinex Trading's perpetual contract is a derivative product that enables value trading. Users can choose different leverage ratios on the platform, with a maximum of up to 100X. DigiFinex is a beautifully crafted derivative type that dominates trading volume on top trading platforms.

##Is DigiFinex safe?

So far, there have been no hacker attacks or data breaches on the DigiFinex platform. With bank-like security and multiple registration processes, DigiFinex is one of the safest exchanges.

Users need to complete the KYC process and provide recognized government IDs to prevent money laundering activities. The core team at DigiFinex ensures the security of users' assets. Two-factor authentication, secure physical vault storage, cold wallet storage, and compliance with KYC and AML/CTF regulations are some of the security measures adopted by the platform.

##DigiFinex Restricted Countries

According to DigiFinex's terms of use, the restricted areas include the United States, Singapore, Canada, China, and others. In April 2023, DigiFinex.CA was launched specifically for users in Canada.

### What is Bitrue?

Bitrue is a leading cryptocurrency exchange offering access to 700+ cryptocurrencies, with services including spot trading, futures, OTC, staking, copy trading, and more. 

We rank globally in the top tiers for trading volume, notably in XRP trading. Our platform provides a broad range of staking options, diverse trading pairs, and specialized ETFs, attracting investors with APRs up to 55%. Bitrue has played a pivotal role in industry growth through global partnerships with projects like XRP and ADA, pioneering support for Cardano's native assets. 

With a strong commitment to security and customer protection, Bitrue aims to facilitate financial opportunities within the cryptocurrency and digital economy, contributing to its ongoing evolution.

### When Did Bitrue Launch?

Bitrue was launched in July 2018.

### What Coins Are Supported on Bitrue?

Bitrue supports more than 700 cryptocurrencies. Top digital assets including BTC, ETH, XRP, and SOL are available on the exchange. Provides fiat-to-crypto and crypto swapping as a service.

### How Much Are Bitrue Fees?

Except for some pairs, Bitrue’s standard trading fees are as follows:
* XRP/BTC, XRP/USDT, XRP/ETH: 0.196%
* Other BTC, ETH & USDT trading pairs: 0.098%
* XRP trading pairs: 0.28%

Using BTR, the native currency of the exchange, for transaction fees attracts a 20% discount.

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

We provide margin or leverage trading. In 2021, the platform launched a type of crypto derivative contract to provide investors with increased exposure to an underlying asset’s performance without the complexities of managing a margin trade.

Bitget - Trade Smarter

## What Is Bitget?

Established in 2018, Bitget is the world's leading cryptocurrency exchange and Web3 company. Serving over 100 million users in 150+ countries and regions, the Bitget exchange is committed to helping users trade smarter with its pioneering copy trading feature and other trading solutions, while offering real-time access to Bitcoin price, Ethereum price, and other cryptocurrency prices. 

Bitget Wallet, formerly known as BitKeep (acquired by Bitget in 2023), is a decentralized multi-chain wallet featuring asset management, swaps, staking, live market data, a DApp browser, and crypto on-ramp and payment solutions. It is compatible with Ethereum, Solana, BNB Chain, and 100+ blockchains, supporting nearly a million tokens for seamless multi-chain trading. Backed by a $300+ million protection fund for asset security, Bitget Wallet ensures a secure and efficient user experience. It is accessible via mobile app, web browsers, browser extensions, and the Telegram mini-app and is integrated with the Budget Exchange.

Bitget is at the forefront of driving crypto adoption through strategic partnerships, such as its role as the Official Crypto Partner of the World's Top Football League, LALIGA, in EASTERN, SEA and LATAM market, as well as a global partner of Turkish National athletes Buse Tosun Çavuşoğlu (Wrestling world champion), Samet Gümüş (Boxing gold medalist) and İlkin Aydın (Volleyball national team), to inspire the global community to embrace the future of cryptocurrency.

Bitget Token (BGB) grants users exclusive privileges and rights, such as fee discounts, access to high-quality tokens through Launchpad, voting for project listings, and more. With 1.4 billion BGB coins in circulation and a total supply of 2 billion, Bitget ensures a rewarding experience for its community.

## Who Are the Founders of Bitget?

With a background in traditional finance, Bitget’s founding team delved into blockchain technology in 2015 when they became intrigued after studying the Bitcoin whitepaper and Ethereum ecosystem. Bitget was then officially founded in 2018. Since then the exchange has grown tremendously. 

Behind Bitget stands a visionary team of early blockchain adopters led by Chief Executive Officer - Gracy Chen, Chief Operating Officer - Vugar Usi Zade, Chief Business Officer - Min Lin, and Chief Legal Officer - Hon NG. 

## When Did Bitget Launch?

Bitget was launched in 2018.

## Where Is Bitget Located?

Registered in Seychelles, Bitget operates in a decentralized manner. Bitget is registered as a VASP (Virtual Asset Service Provider) in Poland and Lithuania, Bulgaria and El Salvador (Bitcoin Service Provider)

## Bitget Restricted Countries 

Bitget provides services to customers in over 100 countries and regions, while it has restrictions on providing its products and services to certain countries and regions, including the US, Singapore, North Korea, Sudan, etc.

## What Coins Are Supported on Bitget?

Bitget boasts a vast array of over 800 listed crypto tokens, offering more than 900 spot trading pairs. Popular coins include BTC, ETH, BGB, XRP, PEPE, DOGE, SHIB, BNB, LTC, APT and more.

## How Much Are Bitget Fees?

Trading fees are charged in three ways on Bitget, as it adopts a market taker and maker fee structure. By paying with BGB, or reaching different tiers in VIP Program, the trading fees can be reduced further.

For spot trading, each trade carries a standard trading fee of 0.1% for both maker and taker, and paying in BGB only costs 0.08%. For futures trading, regular Makers and Takers are charged 0.02% and 0.06% fees, respectively.
 
Withdrawal fees vary based on tokens and market conditions, with minimum withdrawal amounts and daily trading limits varying as well.

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

Bitget caters to traders seeking leverage with options available for both spot and futures trading. With leverage ratios up to 125x in futures and 10x in spot trading, users can amplify positions and potentially maximize profits

## What Is Toobit?

Toobit is a cryptocurrency [centralized exchange](https://coinmarketcap.com/academy/glossary/centralized-exchange-cex) (CEX) based in Cayman Islands and licensed under FinCEN. Founded in Oct 2022, it supports spot trading, derivatives, and zero-slippage copy trading.  The exchange offers both spot and derivatives trading; this includes margin trading, futures, perpetual swaps, and options.

Toobit's team is distributed across different regions of the world, including Europe, Russia, and East Asia. Committed to providing a secure, efficient, and diverse trading experience for investors, Toobit is friendly for beginners and advantageous for experienced traders. The exchange offers a range of products and services to meet the diverse needs of different types of traders.

On top of Toobit’s already robust security features, ancilliary measures, such as its Proof of Reserves (PoR), provide an additional layer of trust for users concerned about the safety of their assets. The exchange's PoR is was last reported as being valued over $80m.

The platform supports over 15 networks, including multiple popular cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin, Ethereum, Litecoin, BNB chain, and Base. To ensure seamless integration with the platform, Toobit's API services enables users to automate trading with their own software.

The exchange's proprietary trading app is currently available on the App Store and Google Play. The app has more than 500,000 downloads and currently has a 4.9 star rating on Google Play.

## When Did Toobit Launch?

Toobit was launched in October 2022.

## Where Is Toobit Located?

Registered in the Cayman Islands, Toobit operates in a decentralized manner.

## Toobit Restricted Countries

Toobit provides services to customers in over 100 countries,  except for countries with service restrictions such as Iraq, Congo, Mainland China, etc.

## What Coins Are Supported on Toobit?

Toobit has over 100 crypto tokens listed, including major coins like BTC, ETH, SOL, MATIC, APE, LTC, DOGE, AVAX, DOT, SHIB, and more.

## How Much Are Toobit Fees?

Toobit charges a tiered fee structure based on a [maker-taker](https://coinmarketcap.com/alexandria/glossary/market-maker-market-taker) model. Tier levels include non-VIP, VIP 1, VIP 2, VIP 3, VIP 4, VIP 5, VIP 6. Fees are based on their 30-day trading volumes.

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

Toobit offers futures trading with [leverage](https://coinmarketcap.com/alexandria/glossary/leverage) up to 175x. Available products include BTC/USDT, ETH/USDT, LPT/USDT, XRP/USDT, and more perpetual contracts.

## 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.

Founded in June 2018, BVOX is a global professional cryptocurrency trading platform that provides users with diversified crypto derivatives trading services, and 7/24 customer service and high-quality user education. BVOX Team has rich experience in the financial industry and blockchain technology.

### What Is Biconomy.com?

Biconomy.com is a cryptocurrency trading and investment platform where users can easily buy, sell, exchange, and store cryptocurrencies. The platform is intuitive and beginner-friendly, supporting basic crypto transactions, digital wallets, and payments such as SEPA,SWIFT, etc.

Established in October 2019, Biconomy.com currently serves over 1 million users and institutions globally, offering access to a wide range of assets and contracts across Spot and crypto derivatives like Futures and Options. The platform also includes features like Demo and Copy Trading, Launchpad projects, Earn and Kickstarter products, an NFT Marketplace, and more.

Biconomy.com provides a professional platform where crypto investors and traders can benefit from an ultra-fast matching engine, 24/7 customer service, a robust mobile app, and multilingual community support. To withdraw funds from accounts or deposit cryptocurrencies, users must complete a mandatory KYC, or “Know Your Customer,” process.

Biconomy.com also has a native token, BIT, and plans to develop its native blockchain, which will allow builders and projects to deploy DApps and enable developers to fully utilize the platform's infrastructure.

### Who Are the Biconomy.com Founders?

The company was founded by Dmitriy Sheludko, who is also the current CEO. To make Bitcoin trading as secure as possible for all cryptocurrency enthusiasts, he decided to build a trading platform. Dmitriy Sheludko holds bachelor's degrees in Economics and Psychology from Yale University and has extensive experience in trading and money management on the NYSE before joining the crypto world in 2014.

### When Did Biconomy.com Launch?

Biconomy.com was launched in October 2019.

### Where Is Biconomy.com Located?

Biconomy.com is one of the first cryptocurrency exchanges in the market, with a team distributed all over the world. The company is registered in the British Virgin Islands, but it does not have a physical head office, and all employees work remotely due to the nature of the crypto business.

### Biconomy.com Restricted Countries

Biconomy.com is available in over 100 countries, although some functions may be restricted in certain areas. The full list of restricted regions can be viewed on the official website.

### What Coins Are Supported on Biconomy.com?

Biconomy.com lists over 180 crypto tokens and offers more than 200 spot trading pairs, including major coins like BTC, ETH, BIT, SOL, APE, LTC, DOGE, SHIB, AVAX, MATIC, DOT, AAVE, XRP, and more.

### How Much Are Biconomy.com Fees?

Commissions on the platform are highly competitive and among the lowest in the market. Users can deposit funds without any fees, while withdrawal fees vary depending on the cryptocurrency.

Trading fees on the platform start at 0.10% and decrease as trading volume increases. For regular users, fees are based on their 30-day trading volumes, with rates following a maker-taker model.

### Is It Possible To Use Leverage or Margin Trading on Biconomy.com?

Biconomy.com offers its clients the ability to trade with up to 100X leverage on crypto derivatives products. Available products include BTC/USD, ETH/USD, XRP/USD, EOS/USD, and other perpetual contracts. Users can also utilize isolated margin and cross margin. Customers have access to inverse perpetuals, crypto futures, crypto options, and leveraged tokens.

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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