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MEXC

Zero-fee spot trading and very early listings. Founded 2018. Seychelles.

Trust score9/10 (rank 8)
24h volume13,308 BTC
Fees (maker / taker)0.00% / 0.05%
KYCOptional for basic limits
Proof of reservesPublished
InsuranceNot disclosed
LicensesLithuania (VASP), Estonia (VASP), Australia (AUSTRAC)
DerivativesYes
Websitewww.mexc.com

CoinGecko data updated 28m ago.

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MEXC competes on zero maker fees and extremely fast listings of new tokens. KYC is optional for basic limits, which appeals to privacy-minded users but also raises regulatory risk.

Pros

  • 0% spot maker fee
  • Lists new tokens within hours
  • Optional KYC for basic tiers

Cons

  • Light regulatory footprint
  • Many listed tokens are illiquid or high-risk

Securing your MEXC account

  • Complete KYC anyway so account recovery is possible
  • Whitelist withdrawal addresses

Full walkthrough: exchange account security and the checklist.

Questions

Is MEXC safe?

MEXC publishes proof of reserves, has no publicly disclosed insurance fund and is licensed or registered in Lithuania (VASP), Estonia (VASP), Australia (AUSTRAC). Light regulatory footprint. Keep only what you actively trade on any exchange.

What are MEXC fees?

Base spot fees are 0.00% maker and 0.05% taker, lower with volume tiers.

Does MEXC require KYC?

KYC is optional for basic limits, but completing it raises limits and enables account recovery.

Where is MEXC based?

Founded in 2018. Headquarters: Seychelles.

Recent MEXC news

  1. OKX Warns MEXC Users of Deposit Freezes Ahead of FinCEN Cutoff

    The Defiant · · Exchanges · Regulation

  2. U.S. Treasury moves to cut off crypto exchange MEXC over $16 billion in alleged illicit flows

    CoinDesk · · Exchanges · Regulation

  3. MEXC Says Withdrawals Continue as FinCEN Orders US Financial Cutoff

    The Defiant · · Exchanges · Regulation

  4. U.S. Treasury Cuts Off MEXC From U.S. Financial System Over Alleged $16 Billion in Illicit Flows

    Bitcoin Magazine · · Exchanges · Regulation

  5. Treasury Cuts Crypto Exchange MEXC Off From US Financial System

    Decrypt · · Exchanges · Regulation

  6. US Treasury cuts off MEXC over alleged $16B in illicit transactions

    Cointelegraph · · Exchanges · Regulation

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