Figure

Figure Markets is a financial technology company based in San Francisco, founded in 2018 by Mike Cagney and June Ou. The company focuses on creating a decentralized custody marketplace for a variety of financial assets, including cryptocurrencies, stocks, bonds, and credit products. Its mission is to democratize finance by using blockchain technology to give users direct control over their assets and data, removing the need for intermediaries.

The platform operates on its proprietary Provenance Blockchain, designed specifically for financial services. Figure Markets offers a decentralized custody marketplace that allows users to trade and manage digital assets securely without the company holding their funds. It provides professional-grade trading tools, margining, and liquidity, along with extensive borrowing options. The company has also launched a fiat-backed stablecoin and offers a fee structure with zero trading fees. Figure Markets serves both retail and institutional investors, appealing to those interested in self-custody and decentralized finance solutions.