Best Crypto Exchanges in Singapore (2026)
Compare the 43 crypto exchanges that accept residents of Singapore, ranked by our score out of 100 across regulation, security, fees, assets, platform and support. Includes licensing status, proof of reserves, hack and regulatory history, and what the rules actually are in Singapore.
Regulated in Singapore.
MAS runs one of the most credible licensing regimes in Asia under the Payment Services Act. Approval typically takes six to twelve months, so the licensed list is short and meaningful. MAS ordered Binance to stop serving Singapore residents in 2021.
RegulatorMonetary Authority of Singapore
CurrencySGD
StatusRegulated
Exchanges available43
Checked2026-08-21
Tax on crypto in Singapore
No capital gains tax on individual disposals. Trading as a business is taxed as income. This is general information and not tax advice. Rules change and enforcement varies, so confirm your own position with a qualified adviser before filing.
Crypto exchanges available in Singapore, ranked
43 of the 178 exchanges we score are available to residents of Singapore according to their own published terms, and 8 of those hold a full MiCA CASP licence. Ranked by our score out of 100.
MSP Score /100:85+ Excellent70 to 84 Very good55 to 69 Fair<55 Caution
KR
#1
Founded 2011 · San Francisco, United States · 400 plus assets
✓ Trusted reviews✓ MiCA authorisedProof of reserves1 incident
Spot feefrom 0.25%
Assets400 plus
Available inSingapore
CO
#2
Founded 2012 · Remote first, United States · 250 plus assets
✓ Trusted reviews✓ MiCA authorised1 incident
Spot feefrom 0.60%
Assets250 plus
Available inSingapore
OK
#3
Founded 2017 · Seychelles, operations across Asia and Europe · 350 plus assets
~ Mixed reviews✓ MiCA authorisedProof of reserves2 incidents
Spot feefrom 0.10%
Assets350 plus
Available inSingapore
BI
#4
Founded 2011 · Luxembourg · 85 plus assets
✓ Trusted reviews✓ MiCA authorised1 incident
Spot feefrom 0.30%
Assets85 plus
Available inSingapore
BI
#5
Founded 2018 · Seychelles · 800 plus assets
~ Mixed reviewsProof of reservesClean record
Spot feefrom 0.10%
Assets800 plus
Available inSingapore
CR
#6
Founded 2016 · Singapore · 350 plus assets
✓ Trusted reviews✓ MiCA authorisedProof of reserves1 incident
Spot feefrom 0.25%
Assets350 plus
Available inSingapore
CO
#7
Founded 2014 · Singapore · Varies assets
✓ Trusted reviewsClean record
Spot feeSee review
AssetsVaries
Available inSingapore
SY
#8
Founded 2018 · Switzerland · Varies assets
✓ Trusted reviewsClean record
Spot feeSee review
AssetsVaries
Available inSingapore
BY
#9
Founded 2018 · Dubai, United Arab Emirates · 600 plus assets
~ Mixed reviews✓ MiCA authorisedProof of reserves1 incident
Spot feefrom 0.10%
Assets600 plus
Available inSingapore
GE
#10
Founded 2014 · New York, United States · 70 plus assets
~ Mixed reviewsProof of reserves1 incident
Spot feefrom 0.20%
Assets70 plus
Available inSingapore
IR
#11
Founded 2013 · Sydney, Australia · 30 plus assets
✓ Trusted reviewsClean record
Spot feefrom 0.50%
Assets30 plus
Available inSingapore
BI
#12
Founded 2017 · No stated global headquarters · 350 plus spot, plus the deepest derivatives book in crypto assets
~ Mixed reviewsProof of reserves3 incidents
Spot feefrom 0.10%
Assets350 plus spot, plus the deepest derivatives book in crypto
Available inSingapore
WH
#13
Founded 2018 · Lithuania · 400 plus assets
~ Mixed reviewsClean record
Spot feefrom 0.10%
Assets400 plus
Available inSingapore
UP
#14
Founded 2017 · Seoul, South Korea · 200 plus assets
~ Mixed reviews1 incident
Spot feefrom 0.05%
Assets200 plus
Available inSingapore
ET
#15
Founded 2007 · Tel Aviv, Israel · 100 plus crypto, plus stocks and ETFs assets
✓ Trusted reviews✓ MiCA authorisedClean record
Spot feefrom 1%
Assets100 plus crypto, plus stocks and ETFs
Available inSingapore
CO
#16
Founded 2015 · Singapore · Varies assets
✓ Trusted reviewsClean record
Spot feeSee review
AssetsVaries
Available inSingapore
DD
#17
Founded 2020 · Singapore · Varies assets
✓ Trusted reviewsClean record
Spot feeSee review
AssetsVaries
Available inSingapore
OK
#18
Founded 2013 · United States · Varies assets
✓ Trusted reviewsClean record
Spot feeSee review
AssetsVaries
Available inSingapore
BI
#19
Founded 2012 · British Virgin Islands · 170 plus assets
~ Mixed reviews1 incident
Spot feefrom 0.10%
Assets170 plus
Available inSingapore
GA
#20
Founded 2013 · Cayman Islands · 1,700 plus, one of the longest lists anywhere assets
~ Mixed reviewsProof of reserves1 incident
Spot feefrom 0.09%
Assets1,700 plus, one of the longest lists anywhere
Available inSingapore
DE
#21
Founded 2016 · Dubai, United Arab Emirates · Bitcoin and Ethereum derivatives, not a spot exchange assets
✓ Trusted reviews1 incident
Spot feefrom 0.05%
AssetsBitcoin and Ethereum derivatives, not a spot exchange
Available inSingapore
KU
#22
Founded 2017 · Seychelles · 900 plus, the longest list of any major venue assets
⚠ Review cautionProof of reserves2 incidents
Spot feefrom 0.10%
Assets900 plus, the longest list of any major venue
Available inSingapore
ME
#23
Founded 2018 · Seychelles · 2,700 plus, the longest list of any major venue assets
⚠ Review cautionProof of reservesClean record
Spot feefrom 0.00%
Assets2,700 plus, the longest list of any major venue
Available inSingapore
DE
#24
Founded 2018 · India · Varies assets
~ Mixed reviewsClean record
Spot feeSee review
AssetsVaries
Available inSingapore
RC
#25
Founded 2015 · London, United Kingdom · 200 plus assets
~ Mixed reviews✓ MiCA authorisedClean record
Spot feefrom 1.49%
Assets200 plus
Available inSingapore
CE
#26
Founded 2013 · London, United Kingdom · 100 plus assets
✓ Trusted reviewsClean record
Spot feeSee review
Assets100 plus
Available inSingapore
PI
#27
Founded 2019 · Singapore · 400 plus assets
~ Mixed reviewsClean record
Spot feefrom 0.05%
Assets400 plus
Available inSingapore
HT
#28
Founded 2013 · Seychelles · 700 plus assets
⚠ Review cautionProof of reserves2 incidents
Spot feefrom 0.20%
Assets700 plus
Available inSingapore
BI
#29
Founded 2018 · Singapore · 700 plus assets
⚠ Review caution1 incident
Spot feefrom 0.10%
Assets700 plus
Available inSingapore
PH
#30
Founded 2019 · Singapore · 400 plus assets
⚠ Review caution1 incident
Spot feefrom 0.01%
Assets400 plus
Available inSingapore
TX
#31
Founded 2017 · Singapore · Varies assets
~ Mixed reviewsClean record
Spot feeSee review
AssetsVaries
Available inSingapore
CO
#32
Founded 2017 · Singapore · Varies assets
⚠ Review cautionClean record
Spot feeSee review
AssetsVaries
Available inSingapore
DI
#33
Founded 2017 · Singapore · Varies assets
⚠ Review cautionClean record
Spot feeSee review
AssetsVaries
Available inSingapore
BL
#34
Founded 2021 · Cayman Islands · 400 plus assets
⚠ Review cautionClean record
Spot feefrom 0.02%
Assets400 plus
Available inSingapore
BI
#35
Founded 2017 · Cayman Islands · 1,500 plus assets
⚠ Review caution1 incident
Spot feefrom 0.25%
Assets1,500 plus
Available inSingapore
LB
#36
Founded 2015 · Cayman Islands · 900 plus assets
⚠ Review cautionClean record
Spot feefrom 0.10%
Assets900 plus
Available inSingapore
TO
#37
Founded 2022 · Seychelles · 500 plus assets
⚠ Review cautionClean record
Spot feefrom 0.10%
Assets500 plus
Available inSingapore
WE
#38
Founded 2018 · Singapore · Varies assets
⚠ Review cautionClean record
Spot feeSee review
AssetsVaries
Available inSingapore
CO
#39
Founded 2020 · Singapore · Varies assets
⚠ Review cautionClean record
Spot feeSee review
AssetsVaries
Available inSingapore
TA
#40
Founded 2021 · Singapore · Varies assets
⚠ Review cautionClean record
Spot feeSee review
AssetsVaries
Available inSingapore
DE
#41
Founded 2018 · Singapore · Varies assets
⚠ Review cautionClean record
Spot feeSee review
AssetsVaries
Available inSingapore
BI
#42
Founded 2018 · Singapore · 700 plus assets
⚠ Review caution2 incidents
Spot feefrom 0.098%
Assets700 plus
Available inSingapore
BI
#43
Founded 2014 · Seychelles · Derivatives focused assets
⚠ Review caution⚠ Closing 23 Sep 20262 incidents
Spot feeSee review
AssetsDerivatives focused
Available inSingapore
Common questions
What is the best crypto exchange in Singapore?
Based on our scoring, the highest rated exchanges available to residents of Singapore are Kraken, Coinbase, OKX. The right choice depends on whether you value regulation, fees or asset coverage most. Every score is broken down on the exchange's own page, and you should confirm you are accepted on their site before depositing.
Is crypto legal in Singapore?
Crypto is legal here and exchanges are supervised. MAS runs one of the most credible licensing regimes in Asia under the Payment Services Act. Approval typically takes six to twelve months, so the licensed list is short and meaningful. MAS ordered Binance to stop serving Singapore residents in 2021.
Do I pay tax on crypto in Singapore?
No capital gains tax on individual disposals. Trading as a business is taxed as income. This is general information rather than tax advice, and you should confirm your own position with a qualified adviser.
Which regulator oversees crypto exchanges in Singapore?
Monetary Authority of Singapore. Rules change quickly, so check the regulator's own register before trusting any platform's claim to be licensed.
Other countries
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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. Availability and rules change constantly, so
always confirm on the exchange's own site and with your own regulator before depositing.
