itBit (Paxos)

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itBit is a NYDFS-regulated Bitcoin exchange operated by Paxos Trust Company, one of the most heavily regulated crypto firms in the United States. Founded in 2013, itBit offers institutional-grade Bitcoin trading and custody under a New York State Trust charter. Paxos also operates the settlement infrastructure used by PayPal and other major platforms for their crypto services.

Details

Fees: 0% maker, 0.20% taker
Type: Institutional Bitcoin exchange
Region: USA
Maker Fee: 0.10%
Regulated: Yes
Regulator: NYDFS (NY State Trust Charter)
Taker Fee: 0.20%
Bitcoin Only: No
Founded Year: 2013
Headquarters: New York, USA
Kyc Required: Yes
Trading Fees: 0.10% maker / 0.20% taker
Us Available: Yes
Fee Structure: Zero maker fee; 0.20% taker
Target Market: Institutional
Parent Company: Paxos Trust Company
Lightning Support: No
Settlement Provider For: PayPal,Venmo,MercadoPago

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