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- MEXC appoints Vugar Usi as CEO to drive global expansion and enhance user focus.
- Usi led transparency and risk upgrades, improving security and reducing fraud risks.
- The zero-fee model returned $1B as MEXC expands into MT5 assets and prediction markets.
MEXC has appointed Vugar Usi as its new chief executive officer during its eighth anniversary event. The company said the leadership change supports global expansion plans. It also aims to strengthen its focus on users and platform performance.
Usi previously served as chief operating officer at MEXC. He assumed that role in December 2025. During his tenure, he led initiatives to improve transparency across operations. He also worked on strengthening risk management systems to protect user funds.
MEXC Expands Zero-Fee Trading Strategy
The company stated that these efforts reduced technical errors and limited fraud risks. These changes were part of a broader effort to build user trust. They also helped improve system reliability during periods of high activity.
According to the report, Usi is a veteran of more than ten years in working with high-growth businesses. He has worked with Bitget, Sony, Facebook, and Bain & Company, and his experience covered industries and digital asset exchanges alike.
In a statement, Usi mentioned the quality of products offered by the company as the primary reason behind his decision. In addition, he emphasized the agility and efficiency of the exchange compared to its counterparts.
As a CEO, Usi will ensure that new product expansion and operational reforms are implemented in the company. One of the aspects to be considered is the zero fee trading model, which was implemented at MEXC. Zero-fee trading means that there will be no fees charged for any trading activity.
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MEXC Targets Unified Trading With New Features
The company announced that within one year, the trading system helped return more than $1 billion to their clients. This is one of the strategies aimed at reducing the cost of trading and minimizing complexities related to trading activities.
Moreover, the company aims to extend the use of its platform. It intends to introduce MT5-based assets on its trading platform. The integration will help users trade stocks, currencies, and other financial assets.
Another feature that has been added to the trading platform is a prediction market. Users can trade assets related to political, sporting, and economic occurrences across the world.
With Usi as a CEO, the company will aim at creating a single trading platform. It will include digital assets, financial assets, and prediction tools. The company said the focus will remain on access, transparency, and user protection.
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