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MEXC celebrates 7th anniversary with unprecedented growth, global reach, industry leadership
Pioneering digital asset exchange MEXC celebrates its seventh anniversary with record-breaking growth, a user base of 36 million, and significant increases in spot and futures trading volumes
As the cryptocurrency industry continues to evolve amid fluctuating markets and regulatory shifts, MEXC, a pioneering digital asset exchange, has emerged as a standout success story, marking its seventh anniversary with record-breaking achievements and a solidified position as a global market leader.
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The platform’s 2024 performance has set new benchmarks, driven by a combination of technological innovation, strategic expansion, and unwavering user-centricity.
Over the past year, MEXC’s global user base skyrocketed to 36 million, a testament to its growing appeal among both novice traders and institutional investors.
This surge in adoption was paralleled by staggering increases in trading activity: Spot trading volumes soared by 143% year-over-year, while Futures trading volumes climbed 118%, figures that far outpace industry averages.
Analysts attribute this growth to MEXC’s relentless focus on liquidity, low fees, and a seamless trading experience, which have positioned it as a preferred destination for traders seeking reliability and efficiency.
Industry reports from TokenInsight and CoinGecko underscore this dominance, revealing that MEXC’s market share surged from a modest 2.4% in 2023 to an impressive 13.06% by the first quarter of 2025.
Notably, CoinGecko’s Q1 2025 report highlighted MEXC’s leap to third place in global Futures trading volume rankings, cementing its status among the industry’s elite.
Central to MEXC’s success is its expansive and diverse asset portfolio, which now exceeds 3,000 listed cryptocurrencies and tokens.
This unparalleled variety caters to traders of all strategies, from those seeking exposure to blue-chip assets like Bitcoin and Ethereum to early adopters exploring emerging altcoins.
The exchange’s rapid listing strategy, often being among the first to feature trending tokens, has made it a hub for innovation and opportunity.
Complementing this diversity is MEXC’s industry-leading reward ecosystem, which has distributed over $136 million through 2,293 airdrop events.
These initiatives not only reward loyal users but also foster deeper engagement with new projects, creating a symbiotic relationship between the platform, its community, and the broader crypto ecosystem.
Behind the scenes, MEXC’s strategic organizational scaling has been instrumental in sustaining its growth trajectory.
The company nearly doubled its workforce to over 2,000 employees, strategically structured into three core divisions.
The Growth Center spearheads global expansion, targeting untapped markets in regions like Southeast Asia, Africa, and Latin America while consolidating MEXC’s presence in established hubs such as Europe and North America.
As the platform enters its eighth year, its journey from a modest startup to a global powerhouse exemplifies the transformative potential of blockchain technology.
Meanwhile, the R&D Center, staffed by top-tier engineers and cybersecurity experts, drives technological advancements, including AI-driven trading tools, enhanced encryption protocols, and real-time risk management systems.
This division ensures MEXC remains at the forefront of innovation, safeguarding user assets while delivering cutting-edge features.
The Business Support team, often described as the operational backbone, maintains seamless platform functionality, optimizing processes to handle millions of transactions daily without compromising speed or security.
Community engagement has also been a cornerstone of MEXC’s strategy. The exchange’s social media footprint expanded dramatically, with its X (formerly Twitter) following nearly doubling to 2.25 million, making it one of the most followed crypto exchanges globally.
Its Telegram community, now spanning 193,000 members across dedicated groups, serves as a vibrant forum for real-time market discussions, educational webinars, and peer-to-peer support.
These platforms not only amplify MEXC’s thought leadership but also foster a sense of belonging among users, transforming the exchange into a dynamic hub for knowledge-sharing and collaboration.
Equally critical to MEXC’s reputation is its customer service excellence. Over the past year, the platform resolved over 1.1 million support tickets, a volume reflecting both its massive user base and its commitment to accessibility.
Beyond routine inquiries, MEXC’s support team recovered $1.8 million in user assets lost due to errors or technical glitches, a feat that underscores its proactive approach to user welfare.
This dedication has set new industry standards, earning accolades from users and analysts alike for transparency and reliability.
Looking ahead, MEXC is poised to build on its momentum with a clear roadmap emphasizing technological innovation, localized market strategies, and enhanced educational resources.
The exchange plans to introduce AI-powered trading assistants, decentralized finance (DeFi) integrations, and tailored services for institutional clients, further bridging the gap between traditional finance and the crypto economy.
Regional offices in key markets aim to deepen regulatory compliance and cultural resonance, ensuring MEXC remains adaptable in a fragmented global landscape.
Founded in 2018 with the mission to simplify cryptocurrency access, MEXC has stayed true to its ethos of being “Your Easiest Way to Crypto.”
Today, it serves users in over 170 countries, offering a user-friendly interface, competitive fees, and a secure environment for traders at all levels.
As the platform enters its eighth year, its journey from a modest startup to a global powerhouse exemplifies the transformative potential of blockchain technology.
With a foundation built on trust, innovation, and community, MEXC is not just navigating the future of digital finance—it is actively shaping it, one milestone at a time
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Seyi Tinubu Colloquium: To Unlock Youth Potential, Public Policy Must Align with Private Capital – Obasa
The Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Dr Mudashiru Obasa, has called for an aggressive and deliberate alignment between public policy and private capital as the surest path to unlocking the full potential of Nigeria’s youth population.
Speaking to reporters on the sidelines of the inaugural edition of The Seyi Tinubu Colloquium held in Lagos on Monday, October 12, at the Eko Convention Centre, Victoria Island, the long-serving lawmaker insisted that tomorrow has already arrived for the next generation. Therefore, he continued,
structural inclusion is no longer a political favour but an urgent economic necessity.
Obasa said, “The theme of this first edition – Shaping the Future Together – is both an intellectual blueprint and an urgent governance directive. It acknowledges an undeniable reality: we cannot architect a sustainable, prosperous future if we lock the very visionaries of that future out of the room today.”
He maintained that political rhetoric has for too long comforted young people with the cliché that they are the leaders of tomorrow, but that the nation no longer has the luxury of waiting for the future.
Speaker Obasa directed a sharp call to action at the captains of industry, policy makers, tech ecosystem builders, and media executives, noting that government alone cannot carry the weight of national transformation. He challenged corporate leaders to view the country’s brilliant young minds not merely as consumers or an audience, but as venture partners.
He urged the private sector to move beyond traditional Corporate Social Responsibility activities and commit to deep, structural investments in early-stage equity, institutionalised mentorship infrastructure, and high-impact incubators. Such investments, he said, must be deliberately matched by enabling public policies if they were to scale and endure.
Highlighting his legislative track record in the nation’s economic hub, the Speaker noted that the Lagos State House of Assembly, particularly, has consistently refused to be a passive bystander.
The Assembly, he said, has deliberately driven funding into localised tech hubs, expanded digital literacy, and created environments where young entrepreneurs can thrive without systemic bottlenecks.
He pointed to critical frameworks such as the Lagos State Wealth Fund and the progressive work on the Lagos Innovation Bill as concrete examples of public policies designed to complement and attract private capital.
While commending the host, Seyi Tinubu, for his ingenuity and foresight in establishing the colloquium as a vital cross-generational bridge, the Speaker concluded that the true success of the maiden edition will not be measured by the eloquence of speeches, but by the velocity and volume of actions and its ability to serve as an incubator for strategic public-private alliances.
The Seyi Tinubu Colloquium is an annual high-level intellectual platform designed to foster national development through public-private synergy and cross-generational leadership.
Centred around the themes of leadership, patriotism, innovation, enterprise, and collaboration, the inaugural edition brought together corporate titans, policymakers, and next-generation innovators, among others, to co-create actionable blueprints for economic self-reliance, technological inclusion, and sustainable national progress.
Organisers of Real Talk With Kike have unveiled a high-profile lineup of speakers for the programme’s seventh anniversary celebration, which will also commemorate ace broadcaster Kikelomo Atanda-Owo Abati’s more than 20-year journey in the Nigerian media industry.
The milestone event will hold on October 10, 2026, at Eko Hotels and Suites, Lagos, bringing together leaders from government, business, media and culture for conversations on Nigeria’s future.
Leading the keynote sessions are Dr Kadiri Obafemi Hamzat, Deputy Governor of Lagos State, and Mr Vlassis Liakouris, Group Managing Director of Mandilas Group Limited.
Also confirmed as distinguished speakers are Mr Kola Adesina, Group Managing Director of Sahara Group, and Dr Toyosi Akerele-Ogunsiji, Founder of Rise Network, while Mrs Bola Adesola, Chairman of the Board of Ecobank Nigeria, will deliver the goodwill message.
The speakers will engage the theme, “The Future of Nigeria: Where Leadership, Innovation, Culture and Media Converge to Shape Nation Building,” exploring how governance, enterprise, innovation and storytelling can shape national development.
According to the organisers, the theme reflects the philosophy that has defined Real Talk With Kike over the past seven years as a platform for meaningful conversations on leadership, society, business, relationships, culture and contemporary issues affecting Nigeria.
For Kikelomo Atanda-Owo Abati, the celebration marks two significant milestones. Beyond the programme’s seventh anniversary, it also celebrates more than two decades of broadcasting, making the occasion a tribute to longevity, impact and the power of dialogue.
The multidisciplinary speaker lineup mirrors the event’s nation-building focus. Hamzat is expected to share perspectives on public leadership and governance, while Adesina and Liakouris will discuss private-sector leadership, enterprise and innovation. Akerele-Ogunsiji will contribute insights on education, youth development and innovation, with Adesola bringing the perspective of corporate governance and financial-sector leadership.
The October gathering is expected to attract policymakers, business executives, media personalities, creatives and guests who have been part of the Real Talk With Kike journey since its inception, reinforcing its reputation as one of Nigeria’s leading platforms for thought-provoking conversations.
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