Binance

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Binance is the world's largest cryptocurrency exchange by trading volume, offering spot, futures, and derivatives trading for Bitcoin and hundreds of other digital assets. Founded in 2017 by Changpeng Zhao (CZ), it serves hundreds of millions of users globally with deep liquidity, low fees, and a comprehensive product suite. US residents must use the separate Binance.US platform.

Details

Fees: 0.10% maker/taker (0.075% with BNB)
Type: Global exchange
Region: Global
Founded: 2017
Fee Note: Lower with BNB token
Maker Fee: 0.10%
Taker Fee: 0.10%
Bitcoin Only: No
Founded Year: 2017
Headquarters: No fixed headquarters
Kyc Required: Yes
Trading Fees: 0.10% maker / 0.10% taker
Us Available: No
Trading Pairs: 600+
Lightning Support: Yes

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