BitShares 2021 Review BitShares is a tech-first blockchain platform with an in-built decentralized exchange (DEX). The project initially launched in 2014 and is said to have one of the first DEXs to operate at scale. BitShares has more to it than just the DEX. The blockchain alone can perform 165158 transactions per bit over a second by a single block producer and transactions cost less than 3 cents of a dollar. Bitshares is essentially a peer-to-peer distributed ledger and…
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Currency.com Review Dubbed a world’s first regulated tokenized assets exchange, Currency Com Bel is a limited liability company registered in Gibraltar and the legal entity behind the currency.com site. The company was registered by the Minsk City Executive Committee in the Republic of Belarus in 2018. Currency.com is directly authorised and regulated by the Hi-Tech Park (HTP) of Belarus. Currency Com Limited is authorised by the Gibraltar Financial Services Commission as a…
Gate.io Crypto Exchange Review Gate.io is operated by Gate Technology Corp. A security-first exchange, Gate.io was founded by CEO Lin Han in 2013 under the name Bter.com. The exchange provides an online service that makes it possible for users to exchange different digital assets. Depending on the user's country of residence however, they may not be able to use all the functions on the site. **Gate.io Offerings** **Trading** Gate.io offers spot, margin trading and…
HitBTC Exchange Review HitBTC is a cryptocurrency exchange that boasts over 800 trading pairs and 500+ spot instruments that the platform supports. Users are supposed to be able to trade digital currencies such as **Bitcoin**, **Ethereum**, and others. Users can access the trading platform on desktop and they also offer a mobile app on **Android** and **iOS**. https://decentralised.africa/bitcoin-blockchain-cryptocurrency-explained/…
Liquid Crypto Exchange Platform Review Liquid crypto trading platform is a product by Quoine, a blockchain-based fintech company headquartered in Japan and that has offices in Singapore, Vietnam and even the USA. Liquid is regulated in Japan. It is one of the largest exchanges in Asia by volume. Liquid was co-founded in 2014 by Mike Kayamori who is now the CEO at Liquid Global. Users can trade on their mobile using Liquid Pro apps on **iOS** and **Android** or alternatively…
CEX.IO Cryptocurrency Platform Review CEX.IO is comprised of a group of companies that include CEX.IO LTD which is registered in the UK and provides global services; CEX.io Limited which is registered in Gibraltar and licensed by the Gibraltar Financial Services Commission as a DLT Provider which provides its services to only corporate users based in the EU; and CEX Overseas LTD (BVI), a private limited company registered in the British Virgin Islands. CEX.IO LTD is also…
bitFlyer Cryptocurrency Exchange Review A prominent exchange in Japan, bitFlyer is a Tokyo-based regulated digital currency exchange platform. The exchange has been active since 2014 and apparently has millions of customers. Users can access the platform via the bitFlyer Wallet App from the Google Play Store or the iOS App Store. Alternatively, users can access the exchange on desktop. https://decentralised.africa/top-20-regulated-crypto-exchanges/…
Upbit Digital Asset Exchange Review With the help of Bittrex, UPbit was founded and launched in 2017 by Song Chi-Hyung who is also the Chairman of Dunamu – a fintech company incorporated in Seoul, Korea. The exchange is said to have grown quickly to become one of South Korea’s largest crypto exchanges within months of launching, processing billions of dollars in volume. One of the exchange’s main backers is the popular South Korean chatting app Kakao. Sirgoo Lee is the…
ShapeShift Review ShapeShift.com is operated by ShapeShift Global Limited which also runs ShapeShift.io, KeepKey.com, Portis.io, CoinCap.io. ShapeShift’s software platform makes it possible for users to hold, transfer, buy, sell, or interact with certain smart contracts and their mobile application provides access to their platforms from a mobile device. The ShapeShift app is available on Android and iOS. ShapeShift offers two ways to trade on the platform via mobile or web.…
Audius Music Streaming Protocol Review Audius is described as a decentralized music streaming service that is blockchain-powered and has social media features. The platform was created in 2018 and allows artists to upload their songs to the app and also makes it possible for fans to connect directly with artists and discover new and exclusive music. Audius **reportedly** received US$5 million investment from venture capital firms including Pantera Capital, Lightspeed and…
NiftyKit Review NiftyKit.com is run by NiftyKit, Inc., registered in Delaware, USA. NiftyKit enables users to create, manage and sell their non-fungible tokens (**NFTs**). The platform caters to artists, musicians, influencers, marketers, gamers, and brands. Users can sign up or access the platform via email sign up and login, Google or Twitter profiles. https://decentralised.africa/non-fungible-tokens-nfts-explained/ NiftyKit doesn’t require creators or collectors to…
StellarX Decentralized Crypto Platform Review StellarX is a cryptocurrency trading platform operated by Ultra Stellar LLC which acquired the platform from **Coinsquare**. Ultra Stellar also operates the **LOBSTR** Stellar wallet which is available as web, Android and iOS apps. LOBSTR users are able to send and request payments, purchase crypto, and trade Stellar assets on the Stellar marketplace. The entity also controls **StellarTerm** which is an open-source client that…