Coinbase Review 2026
The Coinbase record for Singapore traders — registrations on file, the fee schedule, and the Oracl8 verdict.
Regulation in Singapore
| Regulator | MAS MAS — Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) |
| Licence Number | Registered |
| Regulated Entity | Coinbase Singapore Pte. Ltd. |
| Max Leverage | 1:1 |
| Max Leverage (Crypto) | 1:1 |
| Minimum Deposit | $0 |
| Taker Fee | 0.6% |
| Listed Coins & Pairs | 250+ |
| Platforms | Web, iOS, Android, Advanced Trade, API |
| Copy Trading | ✗ |
| Spot Ownership | ✗ |
| Inactivity fee | No inactivity fee |
| Verify on MAS register → | Registered |
Verdict
On file with MAS under licence Registered. Opening figure $0. Leverage in Singapore capped at 1:1.
About Coinbase
On the record, Coinbase traces to 2012, based in United States (remote-first). Its book runs to 250 coins and trading pairs — the major cryptocurrencies alongside stablecoins and altcoins. Coinbase trades publicly on the NASDAQ:COIN. Its registrations span several jurisdictions, with the primary licence held by Coinbase Singapore Pte. Ltd. under MAS.
Within Singapore, Coinbase runs as Coinbase Singapore Pte. Ltd., cleared by MAS under licence Registered. That caps a Singapore trader at 1:1 on crypto derivatives, per MAS rules.
Trading Platforms
Pros
- MAS regulated — licence Registered
- 250+ coins & pairs listed
- Negative balance protection in Singapore
- Platforms: Web, iOS, Android, Advanced Trade, API
Cons
- No inactivity fee
- 0% of retail clients lose money
- Derivatives trading — you may not custody the underlying coin
- No spot withdrawal / custodial only
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Coinbase regulated?
On file, Coinbase carries MAS licence Registered, held by the regulated entity Coinbase Singapore Pte. Ltd. — a live registration you can pull up on the official MAS public register.
What is the minimum deposit for Coinbase in Singapore?
The opening figure is $0 — what it takes to fund a live account for a Singapore trader operating under MAS.
What leverage does Coinbase offer in Singapore?
For Singapore, the MAS rules hold Coinbase to 1:1 on crypto derivatives. An offshore-registered entity may list a higher ceiling.
Is Coinbase safe to trade with?
Under MAS, Coinbase must segregate client funds, carry negative balance protection and submit to independent audit. None of that removes market risk, but it is real investor protection on the record.
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