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Crypto Exchange Directory & Reviews (2026)

Compare 178 cryptocurrency exchanges side by side: MiCA licensing, proof of reserves, trading fees, supported assets, US and EEA availability, and the full security and regulatory incident history of each. 24 of them hold a full MiCA CASP licence, which since 1 July 2026 is what an exchange needs to legally serve residents of the EEA. Filter by licence, region or record, then open a full review.

MSP Score /100:85+ Excellent70 to 84 Very good55 to 69 Fair<55 Caution

How the exchange score works: each is rated out of 100 across regulation (25), security (25), costs (15), assets (15), platform (10), support (10). Higher is better. Every score is broken down on the venue's own page, and the full method is on the methodology page.

Regulation changed in 2026. The MiCA transitional period ended on 1 July 2026. Only firms holding a full Crypto-Asset Service Provider licence can legally serve EEA residents, and several large venues did not make it. Check the licence line on each entry before you deposit.

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#1

Kraken

Founded 2011 · San Francisco, United States · 400 plus assets
✓ Trusted reviews✓ MiCA authorisedUS availableProof of reserves1 incident
Spot feefrom 0.25%
CustodyCustodial
Assets400 plus
EEA accessLicensed
88
Grade A
#2

Coinbase

Founded 2012 · Remote first, United States · 250 plus assets
✓ Trusted reviews✓ MiCA authorisedUS available1 incident
Spot feefrom 0.60%
CustodyCustodial
Assets250 plus
EEA accessLicensed
84
Grade B
#3

Bitvavo

Founded 2018 · Amsterdam, Netherlands · 350 plus assets
✓ Trusted reviews✓ MiCA authorisedNo US accessClean record
Spot feefrom 0.15%
CustodyCustodial
Assets350 plus
EEA accessLicensed
83
Grade B
#4

CoinTR

Founded 2021 · Turkey · 400 plus assets
✓ Trusted reviewsNo MiCA licenceNo US accessClean record
Spot feeSee review
CustodyCustodial
Assets400 plus
EEA accessRestricted
82
Grade B
#5

bitbank

Founded 2014 · Japan · Varies assets
✓ Trusted reviewsNo MiCA licenceNo US accessClean record
Spot feeSee review
CustodyCustodial
AssetsVaries
EEA accessRestricted
82
Grade B
#6

OKX

Founded 2017 · Seychelles, operations across Asia and Europe · 350 plus assets
~ Mixed reviews✓ MiCA authorisedUS availableProof of reserves2 incidents
Spot feefrom 0.10%
CustodyCustodial
Assets350 plus
EEA accessLicensed
80
Grade B
#7

GMO Coin

Founded 2016 · Japan · Varies assets
✓ Trusted reviewsNo MiCA licenceNo US accessClean record
Spot feeSee review
CustodyCustodial
AssetsVaries
EEA accessRestricted
79
Grade B
#8

Bitkub

Founded 2018 · Thailand · Varies assets
✓ Trusted reviewsNo MiCA licenceNo US accessClean record
Spot feeSee review
CustodyCustodial
AssetsVaries
EEA accessRestricted
79
Grade B
#9

Coins.ph

Founded 2014 · Philippines · Varies assets
✓ Trusted reviewsNo MiCA licenceNo US accessClean record
Spot feeSee review
CustodyCustodial
AssetsVaries
EEA accessRestricted
79
Grade B
#10

Quidax

Founded 2018 · Nigeria · Varies assets
✓ Trusted reviewsNo MiCA licenceNo US accessClean record
Spot feeSee review
CustodyCustodial
AssetsVaries
EEA accessRestricted
79
Grade B
#11

Bit2Me

Founded 2015 · Spain · Varies assets
✓ Trusted reviews✓ MiCA authorisedNo US accessClean record
Spot feeSee review
CustodyCustodial
AssetsVaries
EEA accessLicensed
79
Grade B
#12

Cash App

Founded 2013 · United States · Varies assets
✓ Trusted reviewsNo MiCA licenceUS availableClean record
Spot feeSee review
CustodyCustodial
AssetsVaries
EEA accessRestricted
79
Grade B
#13

Ripio

Founded 2013 · Argentina · Varies assets
✓ Trusted reviewsNo MiCA licenceNo US accessClean record
Spot feeSee review
CustodyCustodial
AssetsVaries
EEA accessRestricted
79
Grade B
#14

BitOasis

Founded 2015 · United Arab Emirates · Varies assets
✓ Trusted reviewsNo MiCA licenceNo US accessClean record
Spot feeSee review
CustodyCustodial
AssetsVaries
EEA accessRestricted
79
Grade B
#15

HashKey Exchange

Founded 2022 · Hong Kong · Varies assets
✓ Trusted reviewsNo MiCA licenceNo US accessClean record
Spot feeSee review
CustodyCustodial
AssetsVaries
EEA accessRestricted
79
Grade B
#16

Bitpanda

Founded 2014 · Vienna, Austria · 600 plus including stocks and metals assets
✓ Trusted reviews✓ MiCA authorisedNo US accessClean record
Spot feeSee review
CustodyCustodial
Assets600 plus including stocks and metals
EEA accessLicensed
78
Grade B
#17

NDAX

Founded 2018 · Canada · Varies assets
✓ Trusted reviewsNo MiCA licenceNo US accessClean record
Spot feeSee review
CustodyCustodial
AssetsVaries
EEA accessRestricted
78
Grade B
#18

Bitstamp

Founded 2011 · Luxembourg · 85 plus assets
✓ Trusted reviews✓ MiCA authorisedUS available1 incident
Spot feefrom 0.30%
CustodyCustodial
Assets85 plus
EEA accessLicensed
76
Grade B
#19

Bitget

Founded 2018 · Seychelles · 800 plus assets
~ Mixed reviewsNo MiCA licenceNo US accessProof of reservesClean record
Spot feefrom 0.10%
CustodyCustodial
Assets800 plus
EEA accessRestricted
76
Grade B
#20

Crypto.com

Founded 2016 · Singapore · 350 plus assets
✓ Trusted reviews✓ MiCA authorisedUS availableProof of reserves1 incident
Spot feefrom 0.25%
CustodyCustodial
Assets350 plus
EEA accessLicensed
75
Grade B
#21

Swyftx

Founded 2019 · Brisbane, Australia · 400 plus assets
✓ Trusted reviewsNo MiCA licenceNo US accessClean record
Spot feefrom 0.6%
CustodyCustodial
Assets400 plus
EEA accessRestricted
75
Grade B
#22

VALR

Founded 2018 · Johannesburg, South Africa · 100 plus assets
✓ Trusted reviewsNo MiCA licenceNo US accessClean record
Spot feefrom 0.10%
CustodyCustodial
Assets100 plus
EEA accessRestricted
75
Grade B
#23

Bitci

Founded 2019 · Turkey · Varies assets
✓ Trusted reviewsNo MiCA licenceNo US accessClean record
Spot feeSee review
CustodyCustodial
AssetsVaries
EEA accessRestricted
75
Grade B
#24

Icrypex

Founded 2018 · Turkey · Varies assets
✓ Trusted reviewsNo MiCA licenceNo US accessClean record
Spot feeSee review
CustodyCustodial
AssetsVaries
EEA accessRestricted
75
Grade B
#25

Bitexen

Founded 2018 · Turkey · Varies assets
✓ Trusted reviewsNo MiCA licenceNo US accessClean record
Spot feeSee review
CustodyCustodial
AssetsVaries
EEA accessRestricted
75
Grade B
#26

Coinone

Founded 2014 · South Korea · Varies assets
✓ Trusted reviewsNo MiCA licenceNo US accessClean record
Spot feeSee review
CustodyCustodial
AssetsVaries
EEA accessRestricted
75
Grade B
#27

Korbit

Founded 2013 · South Korea · Varies assets
✓ Trusted reviewsNo MiCA licenceNo US accessClean record
Spot feeSee review
CustodyCustodial
AssetsVaries
EEA accessRestricted
75
Grade B
#28

SBI VC Trade

Founded 2016 · Japan · Varies assets
✓ Trusted reviewsNo MiCA licenceNo US accessClean record
Spot feeSee review
CustodyCustodial
AssetsVaries
EEA accessRestricted
75
Grade B
#29

Tokocrypto

Founded 2018 · Indonesia · Varies assets
✓ Trusted reviewsNo MiCA licenceNo US accessClean record
Spot feeSee review
CustodyCustodial
AssetsVaries
EEA accessRestricted
75
Grade B
#30

Pintu

Founded 2019 · Indonesia · Varies assets
✓ Trusted reviewsNo MiCA licenceNo US accessClean record
Spot feeSee review
CustodyCustodial
AssetsVaries
EEA accessRestricted
75
Grade B
#31

Bitazza

Founded 2019 · Thailand · Varies assets
✓ Trusted reviewsNo MiCA licenceNo US accessClean record
Spot feeSee review
CustodyCustodial
AssetsVaries
EEA accessRestricted
75
Grade B
#32

PDAX

Founded 2018 · Philippines · Varies assets
✓ Trusted reviewsNo MiCA licenceNo US accessClean record
Spot feeSee review
CustodyCustodial
AssetsVaries
EEA accessRestricted
75
Grade B
#33

Coinhako

Founded 2014 · Singapore · Varies assets
✓ Trusted reviewsNo MiCA licenceNo US accessClean record
Spot feeSee review
CustodyCustodial
AssetsVaries
EEA accessRestricted
75
Grade B
#34

Busha

Founded 2018 · Nigeria · Varies assets
✓ Trusted reviewsNo MiCA licenceNo US accessClean record
Spot feeSee review
CustodyCustodial
AssetsVaries
EEA accessRestricted
75
Grade B
#35

AltCoinTrader

Founded 2015 · South Africa · Varies assets
✓ Trusted reviewsNo MiCA licenceNo US accessClean record
Spot feeSee review
CustodyCustodial
AssetsVaries
EEA accessRestricted
75
Grade B
#36

Bitcoin.de

Founded 2011 · Germany · Varies assets
✓ Trusted reviews✓ MiCA authorisedNo US accessClean record
Spot feeSee review
CustodyCustodial
AssetsVaries
EEA accessLicensed
75
Grade B
#37

BISON

Founded 2019 · Germany · Varies assets
✓ Trusted reviews✓ MiCA authorisedNo US accessClean record
Spot feeSee review
CustodyCustodial
AssetsVaries
EEA accessLicensed
75
Grade B
#38

Bitcoin Suisse

Founded 2013 · Switzerland · Varies assets
✓ Trusted reviewsNo MiCA licenceNo US accessClean record
Spot feeSee review
CustodyCustodial
AssetsVaries
EEA accessRestricted
75
Grade B
#39

CoinJar

Founded 2013 · Australia · Varies assets
✓ Trusted reviewsNo MiCA licenceNo US accessClean record
Spot feeSee review
CustodyCustodial
AssetsVaries
EEA accessRestricted
75
Grade B
#40

Uphold

Founded 2015 · United Kingdom · Varies assets
✓ Trusted reviewsNo MiCA licenceUS availableClean record
Spot feeSee review
CustodyCustodial
AssetsVaries
EEA accessRestricted
75
Grade B
#41

River

Founded 2019 · United States · Varies assets
✓ Trusted reviewsNo MiCA licenceUS availableClean record
Spot feeSee review
CustodyCustodial
AssetsVaries
EEA accessRestricted
75
Grade B
#42

Strike

Founded 2019 · United States · Varies assets
✓ Trusted reviewsNo MiCA licenceUS availableClean record
Spot feeSee review
CustodyCustodial
AssetsVaries
EEA accessRestricted
75
Grade B
#43

Bitbuy

Founded 2016 · Canada · Varies assets
✓ Trusted reviewsNo MiCA licenceNo US accessClean record
Spot feeSee review
CustodyCustodial
AssetsVaries
EEA accessRestricted
75
Grade B
#44

Shakepay

Founded 2015 · Canada · Varies assets
✓ Trusted reviewsNo MiCA licenceNo US accessClean record
Spot feeSee review
CustodyCustodial
AssetsVaries
EEA accessRestricted
75
Grade B
#45

Wealthsimple Crypto

Founded 2020 · Canada · Varies assets
✓ Trusted reviewsNo MiCA licenceNo US accessClean record
Spot feeSee review
CustodyCustodial
AssetsVaries
EEA accessRestricted
75
Grade B
#46

Foxbit

Founded 2014 · Brazil · Varies assets
✓ Trusted reviewsNo MiCA licenceNo US accessClean record
Spot feeSee review
CustodyCustodial
AssetsVaries
EEA accessRestricted
75
Grade B
#47

Lemon Cash

Founded 2019 · Argentina · Varies assets
✓ Trusted reviewsNo MiCA licenceNo US accessClean record
Spot feeSee review
CustodyCustodial
AssetsVaries
EEA accessRestricted
75
Grade B
#48

Rain

Founded 2017 · United Arab Emirates · Varies assets
✓ Trusted reviewsNo MiCA licenceNo US accessClean record
Spot feeSee review
CustodyCustodial
AssetsVaries
EEA accessRestricted
75
Grade B
#49

OSL

Founded 2018 · Hong Kong · Varies assets
✓ Trusted reviewsNo MiCA licenceNo US accessClean record
Spot feeSee review
CustodyCustodial
AssetsVaries
EEA accessRestricted
75
Grade B
#50

MAX (MaiCoin)

Founded 2014 · Taiwan · Varies assets
✓ Trusted reviewsNo MiCA licenceNo US accessClean record
Spot feeSee review
CustodyCustodial
AssetsVaries
EEA accessRestricted
75
Grade B
#51

BTC Markets

Founded 2013 · Australia · Varies assets
✓ Trusted reviewsNo MiCA licenceNo US accessClean record
Spot feeSee review
CustodyCustodial
AssetsVaries
EEA accessRestricted
75
Grade B
#52

Backpack Exchange

Founded 2023 · United Arab Emirates · Varies assets
✓ Trusted reviewsNo MiCA licenceNo US accessClean record
Spot feeSee review
CustodyCustodial
AssetsVaries
EEA accessRestricted
75
Grade B
#53

zondacrypto

Founded 2014 · Poland · Varies assets
✓ Trusted reviews✓ MiCA authorisedNo US accessClean record
Spot feeSee review
CustodyCustodial
AssetsVaries
EEA accessLicensed
75
Grade B
#54

Sygnum

Founded 2018 · Switzerland · Varies assets
✓ Trusted reviewsNo MiCA licenceNo US accessClean record
Spot feeSee review
CustodyCustodial
AssetsVaries
EEA accessRestricted
75
Grade B
#55

Bullish

Founded 2021 · Hong Kong · Varies assets
✓ Trusted reviewsNo MiCA licenceNo US accessClean record
Spot feeSee review
CustodyCustodial
AssetsVaries
EEA accessRestricted
75
Grade B
#56

Binance TR

Founded 2020 · Turkey · Varies assets
✓ Trusted reviewsNo MiCA licenceNo US accessClean record
Spot feeSee review
CustodyCustodial
AssetsVaries
EEA accessRestricted
75
Grade B
#57

Binance Japan

Founded 2023 · Japan · Varies assets
✓ Trusted reviewsNo MiCA licenceNo US accessClean record
Spot feeSee review
CustodyCustodial
AssetsVaries
EEA accessRestricted
75
Grade B
#58

Bybit

Founded 2018 · Dubai, United Arab Emirates · 600 plus assets
~ Mixed reviews✓ MiCA authorisedNo US accessProof of reserves1 incident
Spot feefrom 0.10%
CustodyCustodial
Assets600 plus
EEA accessLicensed
74
Grade B
#59

Gemini

Founded 2014 · New York, United States · 70 plus assets
~ Mixed reviewsNo MiCA licenceUS availableProof of reserves1 incident
Spot feefrom 0.20%
CustodyCustodial
Assets70 plus
EEA accessRestricted
74
Grade B
#60

Independent Reserve

Founded 2013 · Sydney, Australia · 30 plus assets
✓ Trusted reviewsNo MiCA licenceNo US accessClean record
Spot feefrom 0.50%
CustodyCustodial
Assets30 plus
EEA accessRestricted
74
Grade B
#61

Binance

Founded 2017 · No stated global headquarters · 350 plus spot, plus the deepest derivatives book in crypto assets
~ Mixed reviewsNo MiCA licenceNo US accessProof of reserves3 incidents
Spot feefrom 0.10%
CustodyCustodial
Assets350 plus spot, plus the deepest derivatives book in crypto
EEA accessRestricted
73
Grade B
#62

SwissBorg

Founded 2017 · Lausanne, Switzerland · 100 plus assets
✓ Trusted reviewsNo MiCA licenceNo US accessClean record
Spot feefrom 1%
CustodyCustodial
Assets100 plus
EEA accessRestricted
73
Grade B
#63

bitFlyer

Founded 2014 · Tokyo, Japan · 20 plus assets
✓ Trusted reviewsNo MiCA licenceUS availableClean record
Spot feefrom 0.15%
CustodyCustodial
Assets20 plus
EEA accessRestricted
73
Grade B
#64

WhiteBIT

Founded 2018 · Lithuania · 400 plus assets
~ Mixed reviewsNo MiCA licenceNo US accessClean record
Spot feefrom 0.10%
CustodyCustodial
Assets400 plus
EEA accessRestricted
73
Grade B
#65

Coinmetro

Founded 2018 · Tallinn, Estonia · 80 plus assets
✓ Trusted reviews✓ MiCA authorisedNo US accessClean record
Spot feefrom 0.30%
CustodyCustodial
Assets80 plus
EEA accessLicensed
73
Grade B
#66

Robinhood Crypto

Founded 2018 · United States · 40 plus assets
✓ Trusted reviewsNo MiCA licenceUS availableClean record
Spot feeSee review
CustodyCustodial
Assets40 plus
EEA accessRestricted
73
Grade B
#67

Bitso

Founded 2014 · Mexico City, Mexico · 80 plus assets
✓ Trusted reviewsNo MiCA licenceNo US accessClean record
Spot feefrom 0.65%
CustodyCustodial
Assets80 plus
EEA accessRestricted
72
Grade B
#68

Upbit

Founded 2017 · Seoul, South Korea · 200 plus assets
~ Mixed reviewsNo MiCA licenceNo US access1 incident
Spot feefrom 0.05%
CustodyCustodial
Assets200 plus
EEA accessRestricted
72
Grade B
#69

eToro

Founded 2007 · Tel Aviv, Israel · 100 plus crypto, plus stocks and ETFs assets
✓ Trusted reviews✓ MiCA authorisedUS availableClean record
Spot feefrom 1%
CustodyCustodial
Assets100 plus crypto, plus stocks and ETFs
EEA accessLicensed
72
Grade B
#70

Indodax

Founded 2014 · Indonesia · Varies assets
~ Mixed reviewsNo MiCA licenceNo US access1 incident
Spot feeSee review
CustodyCustodial
AssetsVaries
EEA accessRestricted
72
Grade B
#71

CoinSpot

Founded 2013 · Australia · Varies assets
~ Mixed reviewsNo MiCA licenceNo US access1 incident
Spot feeSee review
CustodyCustodial
AssetsVaries
EEA accessRestricted
72
Grade B
#72

Hata

Founded 2022 · Malaysia · Varies assets
✓ Trusted reviewsNo MiCA licenceNo US accessClean record
Spot feeSee review
CustodyCustodial
AssetsVaries
EEA accessRestricted
71
Grade B
#73

Ovex

Founded 2018 · South Africa · Varies assets
✓ Trusted reviewsNo MiCA licenceNo US accessClean record
Spot feeSee review
CustodyCustodial
AssetsVaries
EEA accessRestricted
71
Grade B
#74

BSDEX

Founded 2019 · Germany · Varies assets
✓ Trusted reviews✓ MiCA authorisedNo US accessClean record
Spot feeSee review
CustodyCustodial
AssetsVaries
EEA accessLicensed
71
Grade B
#75

Coinmotion

Founded 2012 · Finland · Varies assets
✓ Trusted reviews✓ MiCA authorisedNo US accessClean record
Spot feeSee review
CustodyCustodial
AssetsVaries
EEA accessLicensed
71
Grade B
#76

Safello

Founded 2013 · Sweden · Varies assets
✓ Trusted reviews✓ MiCA authorisedNo US accessClean record
Spot feeSee review
CustodyCustodial
AssetsVaries
EEA accessLicensed
71
Grade B
#77

Firi

Founded 2016 · Norway · Varies assets
✓ Trusted reviews✓ MiCA authorisedNo US accessClean record
Spot feeSee review
CustodyCustodial
AssetsVaries
EEA accessLicensed
71
Grade B
#78

Relai

Founded 2020 · Switzerland · Varies assets
✓ Trusted reviewsNo MiCA licenceNo US accessClean record
Spot feeSee review
CustodyCustodial
AssetsVaries
EEA accessRestricted
71
Grade B
#79

Bity

Founded 2014 · Switzerland · Varies assets
✓ Trusted reviewsNo MiCA licenceNo US accessClean record
Spot feeSee review
CustodyCustodial
AssetsVaries
EEA accessRestricted
71
Grade B
#80

Archax

Founded 2018 · United Kingdom · Varies assets
✓ Trusted reviewsNo MiCA licenceNo US accessClean record
Spot feeSee review
CustodyCustodial
AssetsVaries
EEA accessRestricted
71
Grade B
#81

Coinpass

Founded 2018 · United Kingdom · Varies assets
✓ Trusted reviewsNo MiCA licenceNo US accessClean record
Spot feeSee review
CustodyCustodial
AssetsVaries
EEA accessRestricted
71
Grade B
#82

Solidi

Founded 2014 · United Kingdom · Varies assets
✓ Trusted reviewsNo MiCA licenceNo US accessClean record
Spot feeSee review
CustodyCustodial
AssetsVaries
EEA accessRestricted
71
Grade B
#83

Swan Bitcoin

Founded 2019 · United States · Varies assets
✓ Trusted reviewsNo MiCA licenceUS availableClean record
Spot feeSee review
CustodyCustodial
AssetsVaries
EEA accessRestricted
71
Grade B
#84

Bakkt

Founded 2018 · United States · Varies assets
✓ Trusted reviewsNo MiCA licenceUS availableClean record
Spot feeSee review
CustodyCustodial
AssetsVaries
EEA accessRestricted
71
Grade B
#85

Newton

Founded 2018 · Canada · Varies assets
✓ Trusted reviewsNo MiCA licenceNo US accessClean record
Spot feeSee review
CustodyCustodial
AssetsVaries
EEA accessRestricted
71
Grade B
#86

NovaDAX

Founded 2018 · Brazil · Varies assets
✓ Trusted reviewsNo MiCA licenceNo US accessClean record
Spot feeSee review
CustodyCustodial
AssetsVaries
EEA accessRestricted
71
Grade B
#87

Buenbit

Founded 2018 · Argentina · Varies assets
✓ Trusted reviewsNo MiCA licenceNo US accessClean record
Spot feeSee review
CustodyCustodial
AssetsVaries
EEA accessRestricted
71
Grade B
#88

SatoshiTango

Founded 2014 · Argentina · Varies assets
✓ Trusted reviewsNo MiCA licenceNo US accessClean record
Spot feeSee review
CustodyCustodial
AssetsVaries
EEA accessRestricted
71
Grade B
#89

Tauros

Founded 2018 · Mexico · Varies assets
✓ Trusted reviewsNo MiCA licenceNo US accessClean record
Spot feeSee review
CustodyCustodial
AssetsVaries
EEA accessRestricted
71
Grade B
#90

CoinMENA

Founded 2019 · United Arab Emirates · Varies assets
✓ Trusted reviewsNo MiCA licenceNo US accessClean record
Spot feeSee review
CustodyCustodial
AssetsVaries
EEA accessRestricted
71
Grade B
#91

M2

Founded 2023 · United Arab Emirates · Varies assets
✓ Trusted reviewsNo MiCA licenceNo US accessClean record
Spot feeSee review
CustodyCustodial
AssetsVaries
EEA accessRestricted
71
Grade B
#92

MultiBank.io

Founded 2021 · United Arab Emirates · Varies assets
✓ Trusted reviewsNo MiCA licenceNo US accessClean record
Spot feeSee review
CustodyCustodial
AssetsVaries
EEA accessRestricted
71
Grade B
#93

Young Platform

Founded 2018 · Italy · Varies assets
✓ Trusted reviews✓ MiCA authorisedNo US accessClean record
Spot feeSee review
CustodyCustodial
AssetsVaries
EEA accessLicensed
71
Grade B
#94

Conio

Founded 2015 · Italy · Varies assets
✓ Trusted reviews✓ MiCA authorisedNo US accessClean record
Spot feeSee review
CustodyCustodial
AssetsVaries
EEA accessLicensed
71
Grade B
#95

Anycoin Direct

Founded 2013 · Netherlands · Varies assets
✓ Trusted reviews✓ MiCA authorisedNo US accessClean record
Spot feeSee review
CustodyCustodial
AssetsVaries
EEA accessLicensed
71
Grade B
#96

BLOX

Founded 2013 · Netherlands · Varies assets
✓ Trusted reviews✓ MiCA authorisedNo US accessClean record
Spot feeSee review
CustodyCustodial
AssetsVaries
EEA accessLicensed
71
Grade B
#97

Coinut

Founded 2015 · Singapore · Varies assets
✓ Trusted reviewsNo MiCA licenceNo US accessClean record
Spot feeSee review
CustodyCustodial
AssetsVaries
EEA accessRestricted
71
Grade B
#98

DBS Digital Exchange

Founded 2020 · Singapore · Varies assets
✓ Trusted reviewsNo MiCA licenceNo US accessClean record
Spot feeSee review
CustodyCustodial
AssetsVaries
EEA accessRestricted
71
Grade B
#99

AMINA Bank

Founded 2018 · Switzerland · Varies assets
✓ Trusted reviewsNo MiCA licenceNo US accessClean record
Spot feeSee review
CustodyCustodial
AssetsVaries
EEA accessRestricted
71
Grade B
#100

Mercoin

Founded 2022 · Japan · Varies assets
✓ Trusted reviewsNo MiCA licenceNo US accessClean record
Spot feeSee review
CustodyCustodial
AssetsVaries
EEA accessRestricted
71
Grade B
#101

OKCoin

Founded 2013 · United States · Varies assets
✓ Trusted reviewsNo MiCA licenceUS availableClean record
Spot feeSee review
CustodyCustodial
AssetsVaries
EEA accessRestricted
71
Grade B
#102

Coinstash

Founded 2017 · Australia · Varies assets
✓ Trusted reviewsNo MiCA licenceNo US accessClean record
Spot feeSee review
CustodyCustodial
AssetsVaries
EEA accessRestricted
71
Grade B
#103

Easy Crypto

Founded 2018 · New Zealand · Varies assets
✓ Trusted reviewsNo MiCA licenceNo US accessClean record
Spot feeSee review
CustodyCustodial
AssetsVaries
EEA accessRestricted
71
Grade B
#104

Bitfinex

Founded 2012 · British Virgin Islands · 170 plus assets
~ Mixed reviewsNo MiCA licenceNo US access1 incident
Spot feefrom 0.10%
CustodyCustodial
Assets170 plus
EEA accessRestricted
70
Grade B
#105

Gate (Gate.io)

Founded 2013 · Cayman Islands · 1,700 plus, one of the longest lists anywhere assets
~ Mixed reviewsNo MiCA licenceNo US accessProof of reserves1 incident
Spot feefrom 0.09%
CustodyCustodial
Assets1,700 plus, one of the longest lists anywhere
EEA accessRestricted
70
Grade B
#106

Netcoins

Founded 2014 · Vancouver, Canada · 70 plus assets
✓ Trusted reviewsNo MiCA licenceNo US accessClean record
Spot feefrom 0.5%
CustodyCustodial
Assets70 plus
EEA accessRestricted
70
Grade B
#107

CoinSwitch

Founded 2017 · India · Varies assets
~ Mixed reviewsNo MiCA licenceNo US accessClean record
Spot feeSee review
CustodyCustodial
AssetsVaries
EEA accessRestricted
70
Grade B
#108

Yellow Card

Founded 2016 · Nigeria · Varies assets
~ Mixed reviewsNo MiCA licenceNo US accessClean record
Spot feeSee review
CustodyCustodial
AssetsVaries
EEA accessRestricted
70
Grade B
#109

Deribit

Founded 2016 · Dubai, United Arab Emirates · Bitcoin and Ethereum derivatives, not a spot exchange assets
✓ Trusted reviewsNo MiCA licenceNo US access1 incident
Spot feefrom 0.05%
CustodyCustodial
AssetsBitcoin and Ethereum derivatives, not a spot exchange
EEA accessRestricted
69
Grade C
#110

Luno

Founded 2013 · London, United Kingdom · 30 plus assets
✓ Trusted reviewsNo MiCA licenceNo US accessClean record
Spot feeSee review
CustodyCustodial
Assets30 plus
EEA accessRestricted
69
Grade C
#111

KuCoin

Founded 2017 · Seychelles · 900 plus, the longest list of any major venue assets
⚠ Review cautionNo MiCA licenceNo US accessProof of reserves2 incidents
Spot feefrom 0.10%
CustodyCustodial
Assets900 plus, the longest list of any major venue
EEA accessRestricted
68
Grade C
#112

Mercado Bitcoin

Founded 2013 · Sao Paulo, Brazil · 200 plus assets
✓ Trusted reviewsNo MiCA licenceNo US accessClean record
Spot feefrom 0.7%
CustodyCustodial
Assets200 plus
EEA accessRestricted
68
Grade C
#113

Coincheck

Founded 2012 · Tokyo, Japan · 30 plus assets
~ Mixed reviewsNo MiCA licenceNo US access1 incident
Spot feeSee review
CustodyCustodial
Assets30 plus
EEA accessRestricted
67
Grade C
#114

MEXC

Founded 2018 · Seychelles · 2,700 plus, the longest list of any major venue assets
⚠ Review cautionNo MiCA licenceNo US accessProof of reservesClean record
Spot feefrom 0.00%
CustodyCustodial
Assets2,700 plus, the longest list of any major venue
EEA accessRestricted
66
Grade C
#115

Kriptomat

Founded 2018 · Tallinn, Estonia · 400 plus assets
✓ Trusted reviews✓ MiCA authorisedNo US accessClean record
Spot feeSee review
CustodyCustodial
Assets400 plus
EEA accessLicensed
66
Grade C
#116

ZebPay

Founded 2014 · India · Varies assets
~ Mixed reviewsNo MiCA licenceNo US accessClean record
Spot feeSee review
CustodyCustodial
AssetsVaries
EEA accessRestricted
66
Grade C
#117

Kuna

Founded 2015 · Ukraine · Varies assets
~ Mixed reviewsNo MiCA licenceNo US accessClean record
Spot feeSee review
CustodyCustodial
AssetsVaries
EEA accessRestricted
66
Grade C
#118

Delta Exchange

Founded 2018 · India · Varies assets
~ Mixed reviewsNo MiCA licenceNo US accessClean record
Spot feeSee review
CustodyCustodial
AssetsVaries
EEA accessRestricted
66
Grade C
#119

Blockchain.com

Founded 2011 · United Kingdom · Varies assets
~ Mixed reviewsNo MiCA licenceUS availableClean record
Spot feeSee review
CustodyCustodial
AssetsVaries
EEA accessRestricted
66
Grade C
#120

Chipper Cash

Founded 2018 · Nigeria · Varies assets
~ Mixed reviewsNo MiCA licenceNo US accessClean record
Spot feeSee review
CustodyCustodial
AssetsVaries
EEA accessRestricted
66
Grade C
#121

Revolut Crypto

Founded 2015 · London, United Kingdom · 200 plus assets
~ Mixed reviews✓ MiCA authorisedUS availableClean record
Spot feefrom 1.49%
CustodyCustodial
Assets200 plus
EEA accessLicensed
65
Grade C
#122

CEX.IO

Founded 2013 · London, United Kingdom · 100 plus assets
✓ Trusted reviewsNo MiCA licenceUS availableClean record
Spot feeSee review
CustodyCustodial
Assets100 plus
EEA accessRestricted
65
Grade C
#123

Pionex

Founded 2019 · Singapore · 400 plus assets
~ Mixed reviewsNo MiCA licenceUS availableClean record
Spot feefrom 0.05%
CustodyCustodial
Assets400 plus
EEA accessRestricted
65
Grade C
#124

Paribu

Founded 2017 · Istanbul, Turkey · 100 plus assets
✓ Trusted reviewsNo MiCA licenceNo US accessClean record
Spot feefrom 0.15%
CustodyCustodial
Assets100 plus
EEA accessRestricted
64
Grade C
#125

GOPAX

Founded 2017 · South Korea · Varies assets
~ Mixed reviewsNo MiCA licenceNo US access1 incident
Spot feeSee review
CustodyCustodial
AssetsVaries
EEA accessRestricted
64
Grade C
#126

BITPoint

Founded 2016 · Japan · Varies assets
~ Mixed reviewsNo MiCA licenceNo US access1 incident
Spot feeSee review
CustodyCustodial
AssetsVaries
EEA accessRestricted
64
Grade C
#127

BitoPro

Founded 2018 · Taiwan · Varies assets
~ Mixed reviewsNo MiCA licenceNo US access1 incident
Spot feeSee review
CustodyCustodial
AssetsVaries
EEA accessRestricted
64
Grade C
#128

Digital Surge

Founded 2017 · Australia · Varies assets
~ Mixed reviewsNo MiCA licenceNo US access1 incident
Spot feeSee review
CustodyCustodial
AssetsVaries
EEA accessRestricted
64
Grade C
#129

HTX (formerly Huobi)

Founded 2013 · Seychelles · 700 plus assets
⚠ Review cautionNo MiCA licenceNo US accessProof of reserves2 incidents
Spot feefrom 0.20%
CustodyCustodial
Assets700 plus
EEA accessRestricted
63
Grade C
#130

Bithumb

Founded 2014 · Seoul, South Korea · 300 plus assets
~ Mixed reviewsNo MiCA licenceNo US access1 incident
Spot feefrom 0.25%
CustodyCustodial
Assets300 plus
EEA accessRestricted
63
Grade C
#131

Binance.US

Founded 2019 · United States · 150 plus assets
~ Mixed reviewsNo MiCA licenceUS available1 incident
Spot feefrom 0.10%
CustodyCustodial
Assets150 plus
EEA accessRestricted
62
Grade C
#132

BtcTurk

Founded 2013 · Istanbul, Turkey · 150 plus assets
~ Mixed reviewsNo MiCA licenceNo US access1 incident
Spot feefrom 0.25%
CustodyCustodial
Assets150 plus
EEA accessRestricted
62
Grade C
#133

Giottus

Founded 2017 · India · Varies assets
~ Mixed reviewsNo MiCA licenceNo US accessClean record
Spot feeSee review
CustodyCustodial
AssetsVaries
EEA accessRestricted
62
Grade C
#134

Mudrex

Founded 2018 · India · Varies assets
~ Mixed reviewsNo MiCA licenceNo US accessClean record
Spot feeSee review
CustodyCustodial
AssetsVaries
EEA accessRestricted
62
Grade C
#135

21bitcoin

Founded 2021 · Austria · Varies assets
~ Mixed reviewsNo MiCA licenceNo US accessClean record
Spot feeSee review
CustodyCustodial
AssetsVaries
EEA accessRestricted
62
Grade C
#136

CoinFlip

Founded 2015 · United States · Varies assets
~ Mixed reviewsNo MiCA licenceUS availableClean record
Spot feeSee review
CustodyCustodial
AssetsVaries
EEA accessRestricted
62
Grade C
#137

Wirex

Founded 2014 · United Kingdom · Varies assets
~ Mixed reviewsNo MiCA licenceNo US accessClean record
Spot feeSee review
CustodyCustodial
AssetsVaries
EEA accessRestricted
62
Grade C
#138

Kanga Exchange

Founded 2018 · Poland · Varies assets
~ Mixed reviewsNo MiCA licenceNo US accessClean record
Spot feeSee review
CustodyCustodial
AssetsVaries
EEA accessRestricted
62
Grade C
#139

Kiwi-Coin

Founded 2013 · New Zealand · Varies assets
~ Mixed reviewsNo MiCA licenceNo US accessClean record
Spot feeSee review
CustodyCustodial
AssetsVaries
EEA accessRestricted
62
Grade C
#140

BingX

Founded 2018 · Singapore · 700 plus assets
⚠ Review cautionNo MiCA licenceNo US access1 incident
Spot feefrom 0.10%
CustodyCustodial
Assets700 plus
EEA accessRestricted
61
Grade C
#141

CoinDCX

Founded 2018 · India · 500 plus assets
~ Mixed reviewsNo MiCA licenceNo US access1 incident
Spot feefrom 0.50%
CustodyCustodial
Assets500 plus
EEA accessRestricted
59
Grade C
#142

Phemex

Founded 2019 · Singapore · 400 plus assets
⚠ Review cautionNo MiCA licenceNo US access1 incident
Spot feefrom 0.01%
CustodyCustodial
Assets400 plus
EEA accessRestricted
58
Grade C
#143

Tokenize Xchange

Founded 2017 · Singapore · Varies assets
~ Mixed reviewsNo MiCA licenceNo US accessClean record
Spot feeSee review
CustodyCustodial
AssetsVaries
EEA accessRestricted
58
Grade C
#144

Roqqu

Founded 2019 · Nigeria · Varies assets
~ Mixed reviewsNo MiCA licenceNo US accessClean record
Spot feeSee review
CustodyCustodial
AssetsVaries
EEA accessRestricted
58
Grade C
#145

Bitmama

Founded 2019 · Nigeria · Varies assets
~ Mixed reviewsNo MiCA licenceNo US accessClean record
Spot feeSee review
CustodyCustodial
AssetsVaries
EEA accessRestricted
58
Grade C
#146

NairaEx

Founded 2015 · Nigeria · Varies assets
~ Mixed reviewsNo MiCA licenceNo US accessClean record
Spot feeSee review
CustodyCustodial
AssetsVaries
EEA accessRestricted
58
Grade C
#147

ONUS

Founded 2020 · Vietnam · Varies assets
⚠ Review cautionNo MiCA licenceNo US accessClean record
Spot feeSee review
CustodyCustodial
AssetsVaries
EEA accessRestricted
57
Grade C
#148

XT.COM

Founded 2018 · Seychelles · 1,000 plus assets
⚠ Review cautionNo MiCA licenceNo US accessClean record
Spot feeSee review
CustodyCustodial
Assets1,000 plus
EEA accessRestricted
57
Grade C
#149

CoinW

Founded 2017 · Singapore · Varies assets
⚠ Review cautionNo MiCA licenceNo US accessClean record
Spot feeSee review
CustodyCustodial
AssetsVaries
EEA accessRestricted
57
Grade C
#150

DigiFinex

Founded 2017 · Singapore · Varies assets
⚠ Review cautionNo MiCA licenceNo US accessClean record
Spot feeSee review
CustodyCustodial
AssetsVaries
EEA accessRestricted
57
Grade C
#151

BloFin

Founded 2021 · Cayman Islands · 400 plus assets
⚠ Review cautionNo MiCA licenceNo US accessClean record
Spot feefrom 0.02%
CustodyCustodial
Assets400 plus
EEA accessRestricted
55
Grade C
#152

BitMart

Founded 2017 · Cayman Islands · 1,500 plus assets
⚠ Review cautionNo MiCA licenceNo US access1 incident
Spot feefrom 0.25%
CustodyCustodial
Assets1,500 plus
EEA accessRestricted
54
Grade D
#153

LBank

Founded 2015 · Cayman Islands · 900 plus assets
⚠ Review cautionNo MiCA licenceNo US accessClean record
Spot feefrom 0.10%
CustodyCustodial
Assets900 plus
EEA accessRestricted
54
Grade D
#154

Toobit

Founded 2022 · Seychelles · 500 plus assets
⚠ Review cautionNo MiCA licenceNo US accessClean record
Spot feefrom 0.10%
CustodyCustodial
Assets500 plus
EEA accessRestricted
53
Grade D
#155

WEEX

Founded 2018 · Singapore · Varies assets
⚠ Review cautionNo MiCA licenceNo US accessClean record
Spot feeSee review
CustodyCustodial
AssetsVaries
EEA accessRestricted
53
Grade D
#156

Bitunix

Founded 2021 · Seychelles · Varies assets
⚠ Review cautionNo MiCA licenceNo US accessClean record
Spot feeSee review
CustodyCustodial
AssetsVaries
EEA accessRestricted
53
Grade D
#157

ProBit Global

Founded 2018 · Seychelles · Varies assets
⚠ Review cautionNo MiCA licenceNo US accessClean record
Spot feeSee review
CustodyCustodial
AssetsVaries
EEA accessRestricted
53
Grade D
#158

LATOKEN

Founded 2017 · Cayman Islands · Varies assets
⚠ Review cautionNo MiCA licenceNo US accessClean record
Spot feeSee review
CustodyCustodial
AssetsVaries
EEA accessRestricted
53
Grade D
#159

Coinstore

Founded 2020 · Singapore · Varies assets
⚠ Review cautionNo MiCA licenceNo US accessClean record
Spot feeSee review
CustodyCustodial
AssetsVaries
EEA accessRestricted
53
Grade D
#160

Biconomy

Founded 2019 · Cayman Islands · Varies assets
⚠ Review cautionNo MiCA licenceNo US accessClean record
Spot feeSee review
CustodyCustodial
AssetsVaries
EEA accessRestricted
53
Grade D
#161

Tapbit

Founded 2021 · Singapore · Varies assets
⚠ Review cautionNo MiCA licenceNo US accessClean record
Spot feeSee review
CustodyCustodial
AssetsVaries
EEA accessRestricted
53
Grade D
#162

Deepcoin

Founded 2018 · Singapore · Varies assets
⚠ Review cautionNo MiCA licenceNo US accessClean record
Spot feeSee review
CustodyCustodial
AssetsVaries
EEA accessRestricted
53
Grade D
#163

OrangeX

Founded 2021 · Seychelles · Varies assets
⚠ Review cautionNo MiCA licenceNo US accessClean record
Spot feeSee review
CustodyCustodial
AssetsVaries
EEA accessRestricted
53
Grade D
#164

Zoomex

Founded 2021 · Seychelles · Varies assets
⚠ Review cautionNo MiCA licenceNo US accessClean record
Spot feeSee review
CustodyCustodial
AssetsVaries
EEA accessRestricted
53
Grade D
#165

Poloniex

Founded 2014 · Seychelles · Varies assets
~ Mixed reviewsNo MiCA licenceNo US access1 incident
Spot feeSee review
CustodyCustodial
AssetsVaries
EEA accessRestricted
53
Grade D
#166

Bitrue

Founded 2018 · Singapore · 700 plus assets
⚠ Review cautionNo MiCA licenceNo US access2 incidents
Spot feefrom 0.098%
CustodyCustodial
Assets700 plus
EEA accessRestricted
51
Grade D
#167

Remitano

Founded 2016 · Vietnam · Varies assets
~ Mixed reviewsNo MiCA licenceNo US access1 incident
Spot feeSee review
CustodyCustodial
AssetsVaries
EEA accessRestricted
49
Grade D
#168

WazirX

Founded 2018 · India · 250 plus assets
⚠ Review cautionNo MiCA licenceNo US access1 incident
Spot feefrom 0.20%
CustodyCustodial
Assets250 plus
EEA accessRestricted
46
Grade D
#169

BitMEX

Founded 2014 · Seychelles · Derivatives focused assets
⚠ Review cautionNo MiCA licenceNo US access⚠ Closing 23 Sep 20262 incidents
Spot feeSee review
CustodyCustodial
AssetsDerivatives focused
EEA accessRestricted
42
Grade D
#170

Thodex

Founded 2017 · Turkey · Varies assets
⚠ Review cautionNo MiCA licenceNo US access1 incident
Spot feeSee review
CustodyCustodial
AssetsVaries
EEA accessRestricted
39
Grade D
#171

DMM Bitcoin

Founded 2018 · Japan · Varies assets
⚠ Review cautionNo MiCA licenceNo US access1 incident
Spot feeSee review
CustodyCustodial
AssetsVaries
EEA accessRestricted
39
Grade D
#172

Zipmex

Founded 2018 · Thailand · Varies assets
⚠ Review cautionNo MiCA licenceNo US access1 incident
Spot feeSee review
CustodyCustodial
AssetsVaries
EEA accessRestricted
39
Grade D
#173

Bittrex

Founded 2014 · United States · Varies assets
⚠ Review cautionNo MiCA licenceNo US access1 incident
Spot feeSee review
CustodyCustodial
AssetsVaries
EEA accessRestricted
39
Grade D
#174

Hotbit

Founded 2018 · Seychelles · Varies assets
⚠ Review cautionNo MiCA licenceNo US access1 incident
Spot feeSee review
CustodyCustodial
AssetsVaries
EEA accessRestricted
39
Grade D
#175

AscendEX

Founded 2018 · Singapore · Varies assets
⚠ Review cautionNo MiCA licenceNo US access2 incidents
Spot feeSee review
CustodyCustodial
AssetsVaries
EEA accessRestricted
39
Grade D
#176

BitForex

Founded 2017 · Seychelles · Varies assets
⚠ Review cautionNo MiCA licenceNo US access1 incident
Spot feeSee review
CustodyCustodial
AssetsVaries
EEA accessRestricted
39
Grade D
#177

Garantex

Founded 2019 · Russia · Varies assets
⚠ Review cautionNo MiCA licenceNo US access1 incident
Spot feeSee review
CustodyCustodial
AssetsVaries
EEA accessRestricted
39
Grade D
#178

Nuri

Founded 2015 · Germany · Varies assets
⚠ Review cautionNo MiCA licenceNo US access1 incident
Spot feeSee review
CustodyCustodial
AssetsVaries
EEA accessRestricted
39
Grade D

Crypto exchanges by country

Availability is decided by where an exchange is licensed and who it will accept, so the right answer changes completely depending on where you live. These pages rank only the exchanges that accept residents of that country, and explain the local rules, the regulator and the tax position.

United StatesUnited KingdomSingaporeSouth KoreaVietnamBrazilTurkeyRussiaJapanNigeriaUnited Arab EmiratesIndiaCanadaAustraliaGermanyFranceSpainItalyNetherlandsPolandPortugalIrelandSwitzerlandSouth AfricaKenyaMexicoArgentinaIndonesiaPhilippinesThailandMalaysiaHong KongTaiwanChinaSaudi ArabiaQatarPakistanBangladeshUkraineEgyptGhanaNew ZealandColombiaChile

MiCA changed everything in Europe on 1 July 2026

The transitional period ended. Since that date only a firm holding a full Crypto-Asset Service Provider licence can legally serve residents of the EEA, and a licence from any one member state passports across all of them. Around 204 firms held full authorisation as of June 2026. Several large venues did not make it, and at least three exchanges have shut down or exited during 2026.

Proof of reserves is useful but it is not an audit

A Merkle tree proof shows an exchange holds assets matching customer balances at a moment in time. It says nothing about liabilities owed elsewhere, borrowed assets brought in for the snapshot, or what happens tomorrow. Treat it as one signal among several, not as a guarantee.

An exchange is a counterparty, not a wallet

Anything you leave on an exchange is a claim against that company rather than an asset you hold. That claim is only as good as the company. If you are not actively trading it, move it to a wallet you control.

Risk warning: crypto assets are highly volatile and largely unregulated. You can lose everything you put in. Nothing here is financial, investment or tax advice, and nothing here is a recommendation to buy or sell any asset. Figures are typical and change, so always confirm on the venue's own site.