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CEX.IO Corp., CEX OVRS LLC, and CEX.IO EUROPE, S.L. are collectively managing the CEX.IO platform.

CEX.IO Corp. (NMLS# 1804170) serves United States residents only in jurisdictions where it is licensed to operate as a Money Service Business (MSB Activities 409 499). Registered address: 100 SE 2nd St, Suite 3852 Miami, Florida, 33131, USA. For the list of the US licenses and registrations, see the US Licenses and Registrations page.

CEX.IO Markets UK Ltd (company number 15140258) serves UK resident customers under the applicable Terms of Use. Registered office address: 78-79 Pall Mall, London, England, SW1Y 5ES. CEX.IO Markets UK Ltd is registered with the Financial Conduct Authority as a cryptoasset business under the Money Laundering Regulations, firm reference number 1007192, for certain cryptoasset activities.

CEX OVRS LLC (No. L 22275), serves customers all over the world except from the countries which are specified in the respective Terms of Use. Registered office address: Suite 1, A.L. Evelyn LTD Building, Charlestown, Nevis.

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