what's AscendEX?

AscendEX is a global cryptocurrency exchange platform offering spot trading, margin trading with up to 200x leverage on derivatives, and staking services for passive income on various assets. It supports nearly 200 cryptocurrencies across categories like DeFi, NFTs, and layer-1 chains such as Solana and Polygon, with features like quick-trade tools, fiat on-ramps via credit/debit cards, and leveraged tokens. The platform emphasizes security, low fees, and user-friendly interfaces for retail and institutional traders, including liquidity mining and earn products where users can delegate assets to proof-of-stake networks for rewards. Originally launched in 2018 by Wall Street professionals, it rebranded from BitMax and focuses on high-performance trading engines.