▣About bitmax

BitMax (originally launched as BitMax.io in August 2018) is a Singapore-registered digital-asset trading platform that rebranded globally to AscendEX on March 22, 2021. The exchange offers spot, margin and derivatives trading and lists major cryptocurrencies — Bitcoin (for example BTC/USDT) is one of its core markets serving both retail and institutional clients. Founded by a team of Wall Street quantitative trading and crypto veterans, BitMax/AshendEX emphasizes institutional-grade architecture, liquidity and product innovation. Leadership is led by co‑founders Dr. George Cao (CEO) and Ariel Ling (COO), with Shane Molidor in a senior business development role; company bios highlight Cao’s PhD and extensive quantitative trading and investment experience.