CEX.IO review: score, licensing and risks
65/100SCORE · CTrusted
Grade C, fair
CEX.IO has operated since 2013 without a security incident, holds registrations across several jurisdictions including parts of the US, and publishes proof of reserves. The instant buy flow is expensive; use the exchange view.
The facts
- FOUNDED
- 2013
- HEADQUARTERS
- London, United Kingdom
- CUSTODY
- Custodial.
- MiCA / EEA
- Holds European registrations. Confirm your country.
- US ACCESS
- Yes, in most states.
- PROOF OF RESERVES
- Publishes proof of reserves.
- FEES
- Spread based on the instant buy, cheaper on the exchange view.
- ASSETS
- 100 plus
How the score breaks down
Each dimension is explained on the methodology page.
Where it is strong and where it is not
✓ Strengths
- Over a decade with no security incident
- Registered in multiple jurisdictions including parts of the US
- Publishes proof of reserves
✗ Weaknesses
- Instant buy pricing is expensive
- Small asset list
- Dated interface
Incident history
No major security breach or regulatory action on record.
Our read
Long running, broadly registered and with a clean record. Held back by an expensive consumer flow and a dated product.
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RISK WARNING
Crypto assets are highly volatile and largely unregulated. You can lose everything you put in.
Nothing on this page is financial, investment or tax advice, and nothing here is a recommendation
to buy or sell any asset. Do your own research and never commit money you cannot afford to lose.