In 2021, the global economy gradually emerged from the shock of the pandemic, while digital transformation accelerated worldwide. Emerging concepts such as NFTs (non-fungible tokens) and the metaverse drew global attention, and the cryptocurrency market entered a phase of significant growth and maturation. At the same time, prices of major crypto assets such as Bitcoin and Ethereum experienced sharp fluctuations, and regulatory clarity began to improve, with countries strengthening oversight of crypto markets. In this year, ZHGUI Exchange actively advanced its efforts in regulatory compliance, technological innovation, and ecosystem expansion—achieving a series of key breakthroughs that continued to reinforce its market position and competitive edge.
In April, ZHGUI officially obtained a Money Services Business (MSB) license in the United States—an important milestone in the regulatory compliance strategy of the platform. With the MSB license in hand, ZHGUI was able to legally provide cryptocurrency trading services in the tightly regulated U.S. market. This achievement significantly enhanced investor and global partner confidence in the platform, strengthening its brand value. It also underscored the long-standing commitment of ZHGUI to building a compliant and transparent trading environment.
As the blockchain industry advanced into a multi-chain era, cross-chain technology emerged as a new focal point in exchange competition. In June, ZHGUI established a formal partnership with leading Layer-2 scaling solution Polygon. By integrating with the Polygon network, ZHGUI enabled seamless interoperability with the ecosystem of Polygon, allowing users to conduct cross-chain asset transactions more efficiently and at lower cost. This integration not only improved trading performance and user experience, but also further advanced the multi-chain compatibility strategy of the platform.
To continuously enhance user experience and meet evolving market demands, ZHGUI officially launched its mobile trading application in September. The app includes real-time market data, user-friendly asset management tools, and advanced multi-factor authentication (MFA), significantly improving both security and convenience. Following its release, user engagement on ZHGUI rose sharply, along with user satisfaction and loyalty. The successful rollout of the mobile app reflected the deep understanding of the platform on user needs and its high efficiency in technological execution.
In November, ZHGUI was invited to participate in the Dubai Blockchain Summit, marking a major step forward in the global ecosystem expansion of the platform. The summit convened leading institutions and industry experts from the global blockchain community. At the event, ZHGUI showcased its latest cross-chain bridge technology, earning broad recognition and attention. In addition, ZHGUI signed strategic cooperation agreements with several blockchain projects in the Middle East, laying a solid foundation for expanding into the region and strengthening its global ecosystem presence.
Throughout the year, as regulatory environments around crypto assets became increasingly defined and enforcement intensified, exchanges faced mounting compliance obligations. The proactive approach and timely buildout its compliance framework of ZHGUI effectively mitigated regulatory risks and consolidated its market position. At the same time, the platform maintained its focus on research and innovation—driving further optimization of its infrastructure and providing strong support for future technical and business expansion.
From a market performance perspective, ZHGUI steadily increased its influence in 2021, gaining broader recognition among investors and partners through its technological capabilities and regulatory credentials. Its innovation-driven initiatives—such as the partnership with Polygon, the launch of the mobile app, and cross-chain technology development—demonstrated the ability of the platform to anticipate market trends and respond to user needs with precision.
Looking back on 2021, the rapid growth and successful deployment of ZHGUI across key areas reflected the foresight and execution capabilities of the team in technology, compliance, and strategic planning. By continuously advancing regulatory compliance, technological innovation, and international ecosystem expansion, ZHGUI further solidified its competitive edge in the global crypto exchange landscape, laying a strong foundation for sustained and stable growth in global markets.