Is Crypto.com a Scam? Regulation Check 2026

The Crypto.com entry was pulled from the FinCEN MSB register. This is what the public record returns.

Verdict

The record clears Crypto.com: it holds FinCEN MSB licence Registered, which clears it to offer trading in United States.

How to verify on the official register

Regulator FinCEN MSB
FinCEN MSB
Licence NumberRegistered
Regulated EntityForis DAX, Inc.
Founded2016

What FinCEN MSB regulation means

Under FinCEN MSB, an exchange must ring-fence client funds in segregated accounts, carry negative balance protection, and open its books to independent audit. A complaint can be filed with FinCEN MSB directly.

What the FinCEN MSB registration buys you

  • Client funds ring-fenced in segregated accounts, apart from Crypto.com's own capital
  • Negative balance protection, so a loss cannot run past the deposit
  • A direct line to FinCEN MSB for a complaint should Crypto.com leave one unresolved
  • Independent financial audits of Crypto.com, run on a schedule under FinCEN MSB oversight

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Crypto.com a scam or legitimate?

The record clears Crypto.com. It holds FinCEN MSB licence Registered, and FinCEN MSB ranks among the most respected financial regulators — the entry confirms in public on the FinCEN MSB register.

How do I check Crypto.com's FinCEN MSB licence?

Open the official FinCEN MSB site and run its register search. Key in licence Registered or the entity name; the entry returns Crypto.com's authorisation status and the exact scope of its permissions.

Are my funds safe with Crypto.com?

Under FinCEN MSB, Crypto.com is required to hold client funds in segregated bank accounts, walled off from company money — cover that stands even if Crypto.com runs into trouble.

What protection do I have as a Crypto.com client in United States?

In United States, Crypto.com answers to FinCEN MSB. On the record that means segregated client funds, negative balance protection (losses cannot run past your deposit), and a direct channel to file a complaint with FinCEN MSB.

0% of retail investor accounts lose money when trading crypto derivatives with Crypto.com.

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