LCX

Cryptocurrency Exchangelcx.com

Company typePrivate
Founded2018
HeadquartersVaduz, Liechtenstein
Headcount51–100
GTM typeB2B and B2C
OfferingSoftware

LCX firmographics

Firmographics

Name: LCX
Legal name: LCX AG
Website: https://lcx.com
Company type: Private
Founded year: 2018
Operating status: Operating
Headcount range: 51–100 employees
Ownership category
akta.pro rank

LCX industry classification

Industry

Product category: Cryptocurrency Exchange
NAICS: Securities and Commodity Contracts Intermediation and Brokerage (5231), Financial Transactions Processing, Reserve, and Clearinghouse Activities (522320)
SIC: Security & Commodity Brokers, Dealers, Exchanges & Services (6200)
akta.pro primary industry: Spot Crypto Exchanges (Order-Book & Matching Engine) (FSADAAAA)
akta.pro secondary industries: Digital Asset/Crypto Trade Execution Platforms (FSAFANAO), Centralized Crypto Exchanges (CEX) (FSAPADAA), Fiat On/Off-Ramps & Payment Rails (Exchange-Operated) (FSADAAAF), Institutional Spot Exchanges & Broker-Dealers (FSADAAAC)

Keywords

Regulated cryptocurrency exchange
Real-world asset tokenization
MiCA compliance infrastructure
AI-assisted crypto trading
Institutional digital assets

Where LCX is headquartered

Location

Headquarters

HQ city: Vaduz
HQ country: Liechtenstein
HQ region: Europe

Offices6 records

Markets served

LCX business model

Business model

GTM type: B2B and B2C
Offering type: Software
Cost components: Technology or R&D, Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Supply Chain

Revenue model

Trading Fees: Commission on cryptocurrency spot trading. Standard fees apply with 50% discount when paid in LCX tokens.
Affiliate Commissions: Affiliates earn 50% of trading fees generated by direct referrals. Sub-affiliates earn 10% from their sub-affiliates' earnings.
Referral Commissions: Users earn up to 40% of referred friends' trading fees paid daily in crypto, credited automatically to wallets.
Tokenized Bonds (LCX Earn): Fixed-interest products (7%) on tokenized bonds (EURt7, BTCt7, ETHt7, LCXt7). Product currently closed to new investments.
Tokenization Services: End-to-end tokenization services including physical validation, custody, token issuance, on-chain certification, bridging, and compliant exchange listing.
LCX Token Utility Fees: Token used to pay for trading fees (50% discount), LCX Earn/Protocol subscriptions, Tiamonds purchases, Vault custody fees, Price Oracle services, token sales, listings, and exchange membership fees.

Pricing tiers

Model	Billing	Price
Transaction based/ take rate	Pay-as-you-go	Volume-based trading fee tiers
Transaction based/ take rate	Pay-as-you-go	50% affiliate commission standard rate
Transaction based/ take rate	Pay-as-you-go	Up to 40% referral commission
Subscription	Monthly	VIP Program Bronze ($5,000+) to Diamond ($500,000+)
Subscription	Annual	7% fixed interest tokenized bonds (currently closed)
Freemium	One time/ perpetual license	Welcome rewards for new users (1,000 LCX total)

Go-to-market motion4 records

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels12 records

LCX product offering

Product offering

Core offering

LCX operates a regulated cryptocurrency exchange and digital asset ecosystem in Liechtenstein, offering spot trading for 150+ cryptocurrencies with Euro fiat on-ramps, AI-assisted trading via Model Context Protocol, and end-to-end real-world asset tokenization services under the Liechtenstein Blockchain Act (TVTG). The platform is complemented by a Layer-2 blockchain (Liberty Chain), an ERC-20 utility token, custody solutions, and institutional-grade tokenization infrastructure including physical validation and MiCA-compliant issuance.

Product overview

LCX operates a multi-product regulated cryptocurrency ecosystem built around its core exchange platform. The main LCX Exchange offers spot trading for 150+ digital assets and is complemented by AI Trading (MCP-enabled natural language trading via AI assistants), Tokenization services (RWA tokenization under Liechtenstein TVTG via physical validation, custody, NFT/ERC-20 issuance, and regulated listings), and Liberty Chain (compliance-first L2 on Optimism OP Stack for institutional asset tokenization). Supporting products include LCX Token (ERC-20 utility token with 50% fee discounts), LCX Launchpad (token issuance), LCX Vault (custody), LCX Pay (instant transfers), LCX Earn (tokenized bonds - currently closed), LCX VIP Club (tiered premium services), LCX DeFi Terminal (Uniswap limit orders), Reward Hub, Referral Program, Trading Competitions, and LCX Mobile app. The ecosystem integrates with AI assistants (Claude, ChatGPT, Cursor, Windsurf, GitHub Copilot, Gemini), compliance tools (BioID, Elliptic, Pliance, Regula Forensics), Blockpit for tax reporting, and Tiamonds/Toto Finance and MasterDEX for DeFi tokenization partnerships.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

Liberty Chain: Compliance-first layer-2 blockchain built on the Optimism OP Stack, designed for institutional-scale tokenization of real-world assets.
LCX Token
LCX Tokenization
AI Trading
LCX Launchpad
LCX Pay
LCX Vault
LCX VIP Program

Products and services

LCX Exchange Regulated cryptocurrency exchange in Liechtenstein offering spot trading for 150+ digital assets including Bitcoin, Ethereum, and other cryptocurrencies with EUR trading pairs, advanced trading features, deep liquidity, and compliance with FMA Liechtenstein regulations and the EU MiCA framework.
AI Trading AI-powered trading interface enabling users to interact with LCX Exchange through natural language commands via AI assistants (Claude, ChatGPT, Cursor, Windsurf, GitHub Copilot, Gemini) using Model Context Protocol (MCP). Supports market data queries, order placement, and autonomous trading agents (DCA Bot, Portfolio Rebalancer, Price Alert Bot).
Tokenization (Real-World Assets) End-to-end real-world asset tokenization platform based on Liechtenstein Blockchain Act (TVTG) and Token Container Model. Services include physical asset validation, regulated custody in Liechtenstein vaults, blockchain token issuance (NFTs and ERC-20), on-chain ownership certificates, decentralized marketplace listings via Tiamonds, and tokenization bridge for NFT-to-ERC-20 conversion.
Liberty Chain Compliance-first Layer-2 blockchain built on Optimism OP Stack, designed for institutional-scale tokenization of real-world assets. Features three-layer architecture for on-chain asset registration, programmable KYC/AML policy enforcement, and regulated liquidity venue access.
LCX Token ERC-20 utility token (contract 0x8CD41041505885EF0aD3858181D66f17BE8aae7E) powering the LCX ecosystem. Provides up to 50% trading fee discounts, access to LCX Earn products, DeFi Terminal limit orders on Uniswap, Tiamonds NFT purchases, Vault custody fee payments, and token sale participation. Audited by QuillAudits with Digital Token Identifier ISO 24165 F2N6WJ9S8.
LCX Launchpad Token issuance platform where LCX acts as a registered Token Issuer to help blockchain projects issue tokens. LCX Token holders can participate in token sales using LCX as transaction fee payment and subscription mechanism.
LCX Vault Institutional-grade secure custody solutions for digital and physical assets. Services include secure storage in high-security third-party vaults in Liechtenstein operated under four-eyes principle, and proof-of-reserve verification for tokenized assets.
LCX Pay Instant, fee-free transfers between registered LCX users. Internal payment rail for the LCX ecosystem.
LCX Earn Tokenized yield product offering fixed-interest bonds (EURt7 7%, BTCt7 7%, ETHt7 7%, LCXt7 7%) with varying minimum investments and caps. Currently closed to new investments; existing holders can manage positions.
LCX VIP Club Tiered VIP program with five levels (Bronze $5,000+ to Diamond $500,000+ based on 30-day average balance). Benefits include VIP badge, dashboard, exclusive competitions, new feature access, OTC desk, dedicated account managers, birthday gifts, Telegram group, merchandise, event invites, on-call assistance, and Vault Custody Services.
LCX DeFi Terminal Second-layer DeFi protocol enabling limit orders on Uniswap, providing access to decentralized finance markets through LCX Token-gated functionality.
LCX Mobile App Mobile application for iOS and Android providing trading, portfolio management, and account access on mobile devices.
LCX Exchange API Public exchange API with HMAC-SHA256 cryptographic signing, supporting market data (pairs, ticker, order book, trades, klines), trading operations (create, modify, cancel orders, order history, trade history), and account management (balances). Rate limits of 25 req/s for market data and 5 req/s for trading. JavaScript SDK support and MCP server for AI assistants.

Quantifiable outcome

9% of all MiCA white paper filings
+2 more outcomes

Companies that use LCX

Customer profile

Named customers1 record

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

LCX technology and API

Technology

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API: Yes
API docs
API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration14 records

AI capability7 records

Feature6 records

LCX partnerships and signals

Strategic signal

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

BSV AssociationcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 February 2026BSV listing on LCX exchange as part of MiCA compliance strategy. Collaboration with MiCA Crypto Alliance and Zumo to create partnership focused on regulatory alignment and enterprise blockchain adoption. BSV classified as 'other crypto asset (OTH)' under MiCA.
MiCA Crypto AlliancecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 February 2026Collaboration with LCX and Zumo to support MiCA-aligned blockchain projects and translate regulatory requirements into operational infrastructure.
ZumocoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 February 2026Partnership with LCX and MiCA Crypto Alliance for MiCA compliance infrastructure, sustainability, and responsible market access.
TiamondscoreTechnology or IntegrationDecentralized NFT marketplace partnership for listing tokenized assets. Tokenized assets issued as NFTs can be listed on Tiamonds for global Web3 visibility while maintaining regulatory integrity and provenance.
Blockchain Research InstituteminorOthersStrategic partnership for blockchain research and thought leadership. Don Tapscott, Blockchain Research Institute thought leader, quoted praising LCX as 'one of the most important in this space and the world.'
Prince Michael of LiechtensteinminorOthersThought leader supporting LCX's vision. Prince Michael has stated 'Blockchain is a disruptive financial industry.'
Strategic Partners EcosystemcoreTechnology or IntegrationComprehensive ecosystem partnerships including: Animoca, BCB, BRI, Celo, Chainlink, Clear-Junction, Constellation Network, CRM, GDF, Hedera, ICON Foundation, Ledger, LunarCrush, Ondo, Parity, Vector Space, World Economic Forum, Zengo, Zilliqa.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

LCX competitors and assessment

Company assessment

Direct peers

Bitstamp: Europe-headquartered, regulated cryptocurrency exchange (now majority-owned by Robinhood) offering spot trading in fiat pairs including EUR. Directly comparable to LCX as a regulated European CEX competing for the same institutional and retail EUR-denominated flow.
Kraken: Regulated global crypto exchange with strong European presence, staking, and a published compliance-first posture. Directly comparable to LCX on regulated spot trading, EUR pairs, and institutional services, but at materially larger scale.
Archax: FCA-regulated (UK) digital asset exchange and broker focused on tokenization of real-world assets and securities. Closest direct peer to LCX on the regulated RWA tokenization + trading combined offering.
Bitfinex: Long-standing crypto exchange with native LEO token providing fee discounts and ecosystem utility. Comparable to LCX on exchange-plus-token economics and advanced/professional trader focus.

Broad incumbents

Binance: Largest global crypto exchange by volume with broad retail and institutional offerings. A broad incumbent for LCX — overlapping on spot trading and tokenization services but at vastly larger scale and broader geographic reach.
Coinbase: US-listed regulated crypto exchange with growing EU presence under MiCA. Overlaps with LCX on regulated spot trading and tokenized asset services; LCX Token even trades on Coinbase Advanced Trade. Larger incumbent with deeper liquidity and balance sheet.
Crypto.com: Global regulated crypto exchange and app with native utility token (CRO) offering fee discounts, a VIP program, and an emphasis on retail acquisition. Broad incumbent comparable to LCX on the exchange-plus-token-plus-VIP revenue model.
OKX: Global crypto exchange offering spot trading, tokenized assets, and an in-house L2 (X Layer). Comparable to LCX across spot trading and the broader exchange-plus-L2-plus-utility-token stack, though at materially larger scale.

Emerging players

Securitize: US-based regulated tokenization platform for securities and real-world assets. Directly comparable to LCX's RWA tokenization pipeline on the issuance/registry side, though Securitize does not operate a competing retail exchange.
Taurus: Swiss-headquartered digital asset infrastructure provider offering custody, tokenization, and trading services to banks and asset managers. Comparable to LCX on the institutional-grade regulated tokenization and custody stack in the DACH region.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

LCX compliance and trust

Trust signal

Compliance8 records

LCX financial estimates

Financial estimate

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

LCX leadership team

Management profile

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

LCX funding detail

Funding detail

Funding overview

Funding rounds3 records

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

LCX M&A and investment

M&A and investment

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

Frequently asked questions about LCX

What does LCX do?

Is LCX a public or private company?

LCX is a private company. It is classified as unknown and is currently operating.

When was LCX founded?

LCX was founded in 2018. It employs 51 to 100 people.

Where is LCX based?

LCX is headquartered in Vaduz, Liechtenstein, in the Europe region.

How does LCX make money?

Six revenue lines are on record. Trading Fees are the primary driver. The others are affiliate Commissions, referral Commissions, tokenized Bonds (LCX Earn), tokenization Services and LCX Token Utility Fees.

Who are LCX's main competitors?

Direct peers on record are Bitstamp, Kraken, Archax and Bitfinex. Broad incumbents are Binance, Coinbase, Crypto.com and OKX. Emerging players are Securitize and Taurus.

Does LCX have an API?

Yes. LCX offers a public exchange API with 17 MCP (Model Context Protocol) tools enabling AI assistants to interact with the exchange. The API supports market data (get_pairs, get_ticker, get_order_book, get_public_trades, get_kline), trading operations (create_order, modify_order, cancel_order, get_open_orders, get_order_history, get_trade_history), and account management (get_balances, get_balance). Market data tools work without API keys; trading and account tools require API key authentication with HMAC-SHA256 cryptographic signing. Rate limits are 25 req/s for market data and 5 req/s for trading operations. Node.js 18+ required for the MCP server. Documentation available at docs.lcx.com. Developer documentation is at docs.lcx.com.

What industry is LCX in?

LCX's product category is Cryptocurrency Exchange. Its primary akta.pro industry code is FSADAAAA, Spot Crypto Exchanges (Order-Book & Matching Engine), with a secondary code of FSAFANAO, Digital Asset/Crypto Trade Execution Platforms. Its NAICS code is 5231 and its SIC code is 6200.