Bitfinex exchange
Overview
Bitfinex is a cryptocurrency exchange operated by iFinex Inc., founded in 2012. It offers spot and margin trading for a range of digital assets. It is known for its advanced order types and liquidity, and has been one of the oldest continuously operating exchanges in the crypto market.
Within the DeFi Intel graph, Bitfinex connects to 1 tracked entity, most strongly to iFinex Inc.
Relations
Top connections in the DeFi Intel knowledge graph (confidence-weighted, 1 of 1 total).
| Relation | Connected entity | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
subsidiary_of | iFinex Inc | 95% |
Frequently asked questions
What is Bitfinex?
Bitfinex is a digital asset exchange platform that provides trading services including spot, margin, and derivatives trading. It was launched in 2012 and is operated by iFinex Inc.
What is the relationship between Bitfinex and Tether?
Bitfinex and Tether share common ownership and management under iFinex Inc. They have been subject to regulatory investigations and a settlement with the New York Attorney General regarding alleged misuse of Tether reserves to cover Bitfinex losses.
How did Bitfinex handle the 2016 security breach?
Following a 2016 hack that resulted in the loss of customer bitcoins, Bitfinex temporarily halted trading, socialized the losses across all user accounts, and issued BFX tokens to affected customers, which were later redeemed or converted into equity.
What is Bitfinex connected to?
In the DeFi Intel knowledge graph, Bitfinex is linked to 1 other tracked entity, most strongly to iFinex Inc.
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