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Story: MEXC Names New CEO, Pushes Zero-Fee Trading for EU Market Push

By Sakamoto Nashi

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Zero-Fee Strategy Expands. MEXC's zero-fee trading push isn't slowing down. The exchange cut trading fees to attract more…

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MiCA Compliance Timeline Unclear. Getting MiCA-ready involves major internal changes at MEXC.

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MEXC picked Vugar Usi as CEO Friday. The crypto exchange wants MiCA compliance and plans to expand zero-fee trading across more markets.

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Usi takes over during a pretty crucial time for MEXC, which sees big opportunities in Europe's new crypto rules.

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MEXC's zero-fee trading push isn't slowing down. The exchange cut trading fees to attract more users and grab market share from competitors like Binance and Coinbase.

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"We're basically trying to make trading accessible to everyone," said a MEXC spokesperson who didn't want to be named.

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Zero-fee trading works for now because MEXC makes money from other services like futures and lending.

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Getting MiCA-ready involves major internal changes at MEXC. The exchange needs to revamp compliance procedures, hire regulatory experts, and probably partner with European firms.

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Usi has experience with regulatory frameworks from his previous roles, which probably helped him land the CEO job.

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The timeline remains murky. MEXC hasn't said when it expects to get MiCA approval or even when it'll submit applications.

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MEXC announced educational webinars about MiCA regulations starting this month. The sessions will explain new rules and how they affect crypto trading.

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The exchange is also beefing up cybersecurity measures ahead of increased regulatory scrutiny. New security protocols aim to protect user assets and data from rising cyber threats.

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Competition in Europe keeps heating up. Coinbase already operates there under existing licenses, while Binance has faced regulatory challenges in multiple European countries.

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But MiCA compliance costs money and time. Smaller exchanges might struggle with the requirements, potentially consolidating the market around bigger players like MEXC.

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MEXC's European focus leaves questions about other markets. The exchange operates globally but hasn't outlined expansion plans beyond Europe.

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