CEX
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CEX
Centralized Exchange — a cryptocurrency trading platform operated by a company that holds user funds and matches orders via a central order book. Examples include Coinbase, Binance, and Kraken. CEXs offer high liquidity and fiat on-ramps but require users to trust the custodian.
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