Bancor is a decentralized exchange protocol that is designed to increase liquidity for Ethereum and EOS tokens. The company has been at the center of the debate about Decentralized vs Centralized Exchanges, as well as the overall need of institutions to serve as a hub for decentralized networks. Their protocol, and exchange, enable any token to hold one or other additional tokens in reserve. Bancor allows conversions between tokens on their decentralized exchange with smart tokens that increase liquidity, and establish market prices for smaller tokens. Specifically, for those that do not have large trading volumes. Bancor tokens facilitate the exchange and act as a connective tissue, and have a centralizing effect on the exchange.

HBTC is a cryptocurrency exchange that was previously known as BHEX, or Blue Helix. The HBTC exchange offers traders a variety of currency pairs, as well as other trading options such as options contracts and and OTC desk. As part of the company's re-branding, a token swap will be held to allow holders to transfer their BHT tokens to HBC.