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At the dawn of digital asset trading, there were few regulatory systems in place to control the type of traffic exchanges received. Because of hacks, ill-usage, and extensive anonymity, these early experiences contributed to a somewhat shady reputation the crypto world is still battling. As the industry has matured, industry players have developed infrastructure and protocols to reduce the prevalence and ease of criminal activity from occurring. In the recent years, more and more exchanges are investing more in the resources to support Know-Your-Customer (KYC) and Anti-Money Laundering (AML) policies and procedures.

USD Coin, known as USDC, is a US dollar-backed stablecoin created by Circle and Coinbase (the Centre Consortium) in 2018. It quickly became appealing as it is the only fully and publicly audited stablecoin currently available. Built on Ethereum, USDC is backed by industry giants such as Goldman Sachs and Silvergate. Unlike other stablecoins, USDC is verifiably fully collateralized. This means that for every USDC released, there is a US dollar deposited into a Centre Consortium bank account, which is heavily monitored and audited every month by Grant Thornton LLP as part of their emphasis on transparency.

One of the most important values that underpins the EQONEX exchange is demonstrating adherence to robust regulatory standards. We have set our sights on becoming the bridge between traditional finance and the existing virtual asset community, and as such we felt it was crucial to align our business to a jurisdiction that had both innovative and trustworthy legislation for virtual currency trading.