KYC can be automated. Some of the DEX' are now doing this.

Whether or not Xtrabytes has control over the gateway or not its an exchange where anyone is free to exchange one coin for another. You can also access and purchase XBY/Xfuel from the Waves apps, which are not controlled by Xtrabytes obviously. BTC and Monero also have their own gateway on the Waves exchange

What the fuck does "Once again you have to trust that ltd on the seychelles though their leader is not even using his real name" mean?