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After returning $1B to users through its 0-fee model, MEXC enters the world's Top 5 exchanges by trading volume with 90.9% YoY growth
VICTORIA, Seychelles, April 8, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- MEXC, the world leader in 0-fee digital asset trading, has announced the appointment of Vugar Usi as Chief Executive Officer. This transition, coinciding with MEXC's 8th Anniversary, initiates a strategic brand evolution, signaling MEXC's commitment to accelerating international expansion, cementing its user-centric philosophy, and driving its 'Infinite Opportunities' vision forward.
Driven by a commitment to user-led global expansion, MEXC has undergone a comprehensive operational transformation over the past year. As the company marks eight years of innovation, it established itself as one of the world's top five exchanges by trading volume and the fastest-growing exchange of 2025, achieving a 90.9% year-on-year increase according to CoinGecko. In tandem with this rapid scale, MEXC has fortified its risk-control frameworks, and implemented cultural and strategic reforms. Navigating the next tier of global leadership now demands an executive defined by profound industry conviction and operational excellence, rather than conventional credentials.
Vugar Usi brings more than a decade of high–growth, transformational experience across Fortune 500 companies and leading Web3 platforms—including his role in scaling Bitget into a top–tier exchange. As MEXC's COO, he led initiatives to enhance risk management. With this track record, he now steps into the CEO role to advance the company's vision fully, decisively and swiftly.
Under Usi's leadership, MEXC will expand what "Infinite Opportunities" means in practice. The platform is moving beyond crypto to offer MT5–based assets and prediction markets — giving users a single destination to trade everything that matters to them. This sits alongside 0-fee trading, which removes one of the biggest friction points for everyday traders. In the past year alone, our zero-fee model has returned more than $1 billion to our users. Zero fees is a structural commitment to remove one of the biggest barriers in trading.
"What drew me to MEXC was the product," Usi said. "Even before joining, I saw an exchange that was faster, smoother and more responsive than its peers. That user–centric approach is woven into everything from 0-fee trading to decisions that put real users ahead of institutions. Rooted deeply in the philosophy of 'Infinite Opportunities' is the belief that every trader, regardless of geography or starting capital, deserves meaningful access to the power of crypto.
"To mark this eight-year milestone and strategic transformation, MEXC has also unveiled a new logo and brand that reflects its strategic transformation. The design evolves from the brand's core "M" into a simpler and more fluid symbol. Its shape echoes infinity, representing "Infinite Opportunities" for users worldwide, while its dual form can also be seen as two zeros, reflecting MEXC's "Zero Fee" commitment."
Usi's background in public policy will help advance MEXC's global compliance readiness and regulatory alignment. He intends to institutionalize higher standards of governance and accountability, particularly as MEXC scales into new asset classes, including equities and multi–asset derivatives. The company will continuously refine its control frameworks as user needs evolve, keeping the protection of customer funds non–negotiable.
"MEXC is the dark horse of this industry, consistently outperforming competitors who focus on marketing over product," Vugar concluded. "We win through product strength, competitive fees and genuine community engagement. Having served as MEXC's Chief Operating Officer, I take on the CEO role with a clear mandate to accelerate our commitment to user–centric innovation. Our philosophy is right, our product is strong, and we are moving forward with confidence."
As CEO, Vugar Usi will scale global operations, strengthen MEXC's user–first "trade–everything" platform, deepen regulatory engagement and enhance risk management to reinforce the exchange's position as an accessible platform of choice for traders worldwide.
For more insight from Vugar , visit the CEO letter here.
About MEXC
MEXC is the world's fastest-growing cryptocurrency exchange, trusted by more than 40 million users across 170+ markets. Built on a user-first philosophy, MEXC offers industry-leading 0-fee trading and access to over 3,000 digital assets. As the Gateway to Infinite Opportunities, MEXC provides a single platform where users can easily trade cryptocurrencies alongside tokenized assets, including stocks, ETFs, commodities, and precious metals.
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After returning $1B to users through its 0-fee model, MEXC enters the world's Top 5 exchanges by trading volume with 90.9% YoY growth
VICTORIA, Seychelles, April 8, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- MEXC, the world leader in 0-fee digital asset trading, has announced the appointment of Vugar Usi as Chief Executive Officer. This transition, coinciding with MEXC's 8th Anniversary, initiates a strategic brand evolution, signaling MEXC's commitment to accelerating international expansion, cementing its user-centric philosophy, and driving its 'Infinite Opportunities' vision forward.
Driven by a commitment to user-led global expansion, MEXC has undergone a comprehensive operational transformation over the past year. As the company marks eight years of innovation, it established itself as one of the world's top five exchanges by trading volume and the fastest-growing exchange of 2025, achieving a 90.9% year-on-year increase according to CoinGecko. In tandem with this rapid scale, MEXC has fortified its risk-control frameworks, and implemented cultural and strategic reforms. Navigating the next tier of global leadership now demands an executive defined by profound industry conviction and operational excellence, rather than conventional credentials.
Vugar Usi brings more than a decade of high–growth, transformational experience across Fortune 500 companies and leading Web3 platforms—including his role in scaling Bitget into a top–tier exchange. As MEXC's COO, he led initiatives to enhance risk management. With this track record, he now steps into the CEO role to advance the company's vision fully, decisively and swiftly.
Under Usi's leadership, MEXC will expand what "Infinite Opportunities" means in practice. The platform is moving beyond crypto to offer MT5–based assets and prediction markets — giving users a single destination to trade everything that matters to them. This sits alongside 0-fee trading, which removes one of the biggest friction points for everyday traders. In the past year alone, our zero-fee model has returned more than $1 billion to our users. Zero fees is a structural commitment to remove one of the biggest barriers in trading.
"What drew me to MEXC was the product," Usi said. "Even before joining, I saw an exchange that was faster, smoother and more responsive than its peers. That user–centric approach is woven into everything from 0-fee trading to decisions that put real users ahead of institutions. Rooted deeply in the philosophy of 'Infinite Opportunities' is the belief that every trader, regardless of geography or starting capital, deserves meaningful access to the power of crypto.
"To mark this eight-year milestone and strategic transformation, MEXC has also unveiled a new logo and brand that reflects its strategic transformation. The design evolves from the brand's core "M" into a simpler and more fluid symbol. Its shape echoes infinity, representing "Infinite Opportunities" for users worldwide, while its dual form can also be seen as two zeros, reflecting MEXC's "Zero Fee" commitment."
Usi's background in public policy will help advance MEXC's global compliance readiness and regulatory alignment. He intends to institutionalize higher standards of governance and accountability, particularly as MEXC scales into new asset classes, including equities and multi–asset derivatives. The company will continuously refine its control frameworks as user needs evolve, keeping the protection of customer funds non–negotiable.
"MEXC is the dark horse of this industry, consistently outperforming competitors who focus on marketing over product," Vugar concluded. "We win through product strength, competitive fees and genuine community engagement. Having served as MEXC's Chief Operating Officer, I take on the CEO role with a clear mandate to accelerate our commitment to user–centric innovation. Our philosophy is right, our product is strong, and we are moving forward with confidence."
As CEO, Vugar Usi will scale global operations, strengthen MEXC's user–first "trade–everything" platform, deepen regulatory engagement and enhance risk management to reinforce the exchange's position as an accessible platform of choice for traders worldwide.
For more insight from Vugar , visit the CEO letter here.
About MEXC
MEXC is the world's fastest-growing cryptocurrency exchange, trusted by more than 40 million users across 170+ markets. Built on a user-first philosophy, MEXC offers industry-leading 0-fee trading and access to over 3,000 digital assets. As the Gateway to Infinite Opportunities, MEXC provides a single platform where users can easily trade cryptocurrencies alongside tokenized assets, including stocks, ETFs, commodities, and precious metals.
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MEXC Appoints Vugar Usi as CEO to Drive Global 'Infinite Opportunities' Vision
MEXC Appoints Vugar Usi as CEO to Drive Global 'Infinite Opportunities' Vision
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PROVIDENCIALES, Turks and Caicos Islands, April 8, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- KuCoin, a leading global crypto platform built on trust, today announced the launch of its Elite Trader Premier Program, a new initiative aimed at advancing the quality and accessibility of social trading by helping high-potential traders gain earlier visibility, enabling users to learn from more discoverable market participants, and supporting the development of a healthier and more transparent trading ecosystem.
As copy trading continues to evolve, KuCoin is expanding its focus beyond participation incentives toward a more complete framework for trader discovery, community learning, and ecosystem growth. The Elite Trader Premier Program reflects this shift by helping capable traders gain recognition more easily, enabling users to learn from more visible and experienced market participants, and supporting a stronger social trading environment overall.
The program lowers the barrier to entry for eligible users who want to begin lead trading, allowing them to get started without the need for an extensive lead trading history. From there, progression is guided by a transparent tiering system based on performance and engagement, creating a clearer path for traders to build credibility and visibility through real activity on the platform.
At the same time, the program expands how traders can be recognized across the KuCoin ecosystem. Through features such as KuCoin Live and official spotlight opportunities, KuCoin is creating more ways for traders to share market insights, grow their audience, and translate trading expertise into broader influence, providing the most scalable path for traders to maximize their global brand.
For users entering copy trading, this creates a more accessible and easier-to-navigate experience that supports learning from seasoned traders. For the wider community, it contributes to a healthier ecosystem built on greater transparency, more visible expertise, and stronger connections between traders and followers.
By aligning trader development with community learning and platform visibility, the Elite Trader Premier Program reinforces KuCoin's broader commitment to building a social trading environment where expertise is more discoverable, participation is more open, and long-term ecosystem value can continue to grow. Through a weekly tiering system, Lead Traders can access up to 30% profit sharing, monthly bonuses of up to 600 USDT, and Daily Settlement, enabling faster reward realization.
About KuCoin
Founded in 2017, KuCoin is a leading global crypto platform built on trust and security, serving over 40 million users across 200+ countries and regions. Known for its reliability and user-first approach, the platform combines advanced technology, deep liquidity, and strong security safeguards to deliver a seamless trading experience. KuCoin provides access to 1,500+ digital assets through a broad product suite and remains committed to building transparent, compliant, and user-centric digital asset infrastructure for the future of finance, backed by SOC 2 Type II, ISO/IEC 27001:2022, and ISO/IEC 27701:2019 Certifications. In recent years, we have built a strong global compliance foundation, marked by key milestones including AUSTRAC registration in Australia, a MiCA license in Europe, and regulatory progress in other markets.
Learn more at www.kucoin.com.
Disclaimer
The information is for corporate PR purposes only and does not constitute endorsement or investment advice.
PROVIDENCIALES, Turks and Caicos Islands, April 8, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- KuCoin, a leading global crypto platform built on trust, today announced the launch of its Elite Trader Premier Program, a new initiative aimed at advancing the quality and accessibility of social trading by helping high-potential traders gain earlier visibility, enabling users to learn from more discoverable market participants, and supporting the development of a healthier and more transparent trading ecosystem.
As copy trading continues to evolve, KuCoin is expanding its focus beyond participation incentives toward a more complete framework for trader discovery, community learning, and ecosystem growth. The Elite Trader Premier Program reflects this shift by helping capable traders gain recognition more easily, enabling users to learn from more visible and experienced market participants, and supporting a stronger social trading environment overall.
The program lowers the barrier to entry for eligible users who want to begin lead trading, allowing them to get started without the need for an extensive lead trading history. From there, progression is guided by a transparent tiering system based on performance and engagement, creating a clearer path for traders to build credibility and visibility through real activity on the platform.
At the same time, the program expands how traders can be recognized across the KuCoin ecosystem. Through features such as KuCoin Live and official spotlight opportunities, KuCoin is creating more ways for traders to share market insights, grow their audience, and translate trading expertise into broader influence, providing the most scalable path for traders to maximize their global brand.
For users entering copy trading, this creates a more accessible and easier-to-navigate experience that supports learning from seasoned traders. For the wider community, it contributes to a healthier ecosystem built on greater transparency, more visible expertise, and stronger connections between traders and followers.
By aligning trader development with community learning and platform visibility, the Elite Trader Premier Program reinforces KuCoin's broader commitment to building a social trading environment where expertise is more discoverable, participation is more open, and long-term ecosystem value can continue to grow. Through a weekly tiering system, Lead Traders can access up to 30% profit sharing, monthly bonuses of up to 600 USDT, and Daily Settlement, enabling faster reward realization.
About KuCoin
Founded in 2017, KuCoin is a leading global crypto platform built on trust and security, serving over 40 million users across 200+ countries and regions. Known for its reliability and user-first approach, the platform combines advanced technology, deep liquidity, and strong security safeguards to deliver a seamless trading experience. KuCoin provides access to 1,500+ digital assets through a broad product suite and remains committed to building transparent, compliant, and user-centric digital asset infrastructure for the future of finance, backed by SOC 2 Type II, ISO/IEC 27001:2022, and ISO/IEC 27701:2019 Certifications. In recent years, we have built a strong global compliance foundation, marked by key milestones including AUSTRAC registration in Australia, a MiCA license in Europe, and regulatory progress in other markets.
Learn more at www.kucoin.com.
Disclaimer
The information is for corporate PR purposes only and does not constitute endorsement or investment advice.
** This press release is distributed by PR Newswire through automated distribution system, for which the client assumes full responsibility. **
KuCoin Introduces Elite Trader Premier Program to Strengthen Social Trading Through Transparency, Discovery, and Community Growth
