Binance is currently one of the biggest and most popular cryptocurrency exchanges. Originally coming from Hong Kong, the company has recently moved its headquarters to Malta. Back at the beginning of its path the company had an ICO and gathered 15 mln USD. Participants got Binance Coin (BNB) which could be used to trade cryptocurrencies and pay for a fee on Binance exchange.
FTX is a cryptocurrency exchange built by traders, for traders. FTX offers innovative products including industry-first derivatives, options, volatility products, and leveraged tokens. It strives to develop a platform robust enough for professional trading firms and intuitive enough for first-time users.
Zaif exchange stands out among the Japan-based exchanges because it's not solely focused on the Asian countries. Among other options, Zaif offers a fiat to crypto exchange.