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AscendEX
Global centralized cryptocurrency exchange launched under the BitMax name in July 2018, later rebranded as AscendEX, and continuing to offer spot, derivatives, custody, and staking services.
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Launch date
2018-07-01
Death date
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Years
2018–—
Origin
Singapore
Confidence
high
Last verified
2026-06-24
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Summary
Global centralized cryptocurrency exchange launched under the BitMax name in July 2018, later rebranded as AscendEX, and continuing to offer spot, derivatives, custody, and staking services.
Timeline
BitMax launched in July 2018
2018-07-01launchedmedium
The centralized exchange later known as AscendEX launched under the BitMax name in July 2018.
AscendEX hot wallets were breached
2021-12-11hackhigh
AscendEX identified unauthorized transfers from hot-wallet infrastructure across several networks on December 11, 2021 and temporarily suspended deposits and withdrawals while rebuilding affected infrastructure.
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Record note
Official company material states that the platform launched as BitMax in July 2018. The former BitMax identity is documented in the summary and event history; the current AscendEX platform remains accessible. HEI retains Singapore as the existing historical origin classification while some current market profiles list another registration jurisdiction.
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