AscendEX.com is a global cryptocurrency trading platform based in Singapore, originally launched as BitMax in 2018 by Wall Street quantitative trading veterans. It offers a comprehensive suite of services, including spot, margin, and futures trading for over 200 blockchain projects, catering to both retail and institutional clients in more than 200 regions. The platform emphasizes efficiency, resilience, and transparency, and has evolved to integrate centralized trading with DeFi opportunities since its rebranding in 2021. AscendEX allows users to withdraw up to 0.75 BTC in value per day without KYC, making it accessible and user-friendly.
A notable highlight is the listing of Zano (ZANO), a privacy-centric cryptocurrency launched in 2019, under the ZANO/USDT trading pair. Zano stands out for its enterprise-grade privacy, security, and scalability, utilizing ring signatures and stealth addresses to ensure untraceable transactions. Its integration into AscendEX, announced with deposits opening on March 31, 2025, at 12:00 PM UTC, and trading beginning on April 2, 2025, at 12:00 PM UTC, reflects AscendEX’s commitment to offering innovative and privacy-focused assets. Zano’s upcoming Zarcanum hardfork will further enhance its features with RingCT, a Proof of Stake algorithm with hidden amounts, and Confidential Assets, broadening its appeal for privacy-oriented projects. This listing underscores AscendEX’s strategy of providing early access to promising cryptocurrencies, often ahead of larger exchanges like Coinbase and Binance, positioning it as a hub for traders seeking diverse and cutting-edge digital assets.
