<h1>Crypto exchange marks eighth anniversary with 280 million users and $125 trillion traded</h1> The world's largest cryptocurrency exchange by trading volume celebrated its eighth anniversary, highlighting significant growth and achievements since its 2017 founding. The platform now serves over 280 million users globally, adding nearly 80 million new users in the past year alone. Users have traded over $125 trillion in combined spot and futures transactions, exceeding global GDP by 13%. The exchange processes an average of 217 million daily trades and can handle up to 4.5 million system requests per second across 1,573 trading pairs. Security efforts between December 2022 and May 2025 prevented approximately $10 billion in potential fraud losses, protecting 7.5 million members. The platform's financial services helped users earn over $50 billion through various investment products, while its payment system processed $230 billion across 300 million transactions, saving users $1.75 billion in remittance fees. The company significantly increased compliance spending by over 30% in 2025, with more than 21% of staff dedicated to compliance functions. Educational initiatives reached 64 million people, while charitable efforts donated over $40 million globally.