12 Regulated Crypto Exchanges — Ranked by Registration Count
| Exchange | Major Registrations | Regulators | Min Deposit | Taker Fee | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coinbase | 5 | FinCEN MSB, NYDFS BitLicense, FCA cryptoasset register | $0 | 0.6% taker | Check → |
| Kraken | 4 | FinCEN MSB, MiCA CASP, FCA cryptoasset register | $0 | 0.26% taker | Check → |
| Crypto.com | 4 | MiCA CASP, VARA, FinCEN MSB | $0 | 0.4% taker | Check → |
| Binance | 3 | FinCEN MSB, VARA, SEC (Thailand) | $0 | 0.1% taker | Check → |
| OKX | 3 | MiCA CASP, VARA, FinCEN MSB | $0 | 0.1% taker | Check → |
| Bitstamp | 3 | MiCA CASP, FCA cryptoasset register, FinCEN MSB | $0 | 0.4% taker | Check → |
| Bybit | 2 | VARA, MiCA CASP | $0 | 0.1% taker | Check → |
| Gemini | 2 | NYDFS trust charter, FCA cryptoasset register | $0 | 0.4% taker | Check → |
| Bitpanda | 2 | MiCA CASP, FCA cryptoasset register | $1 | 0.5% taker | Check → |
| KuCoin | 1 | FinCEN MSB | $0 | 0.1% taker | Check → |
| Bitget | 1 | MiCA CASP | $0 | 0.1% taker | Check → |
| Luno | 1 | FCA cryptoasset register, FSCA (South Africa CASP) | $0 | 0.5% taker | Check → |
A registration is only meaningful once it is confirmed on the regulator's own public register — FinCEN MSB, the FCA cryptoasset register, MiCA CASP, NYDFS or MAS. We verify each entry at the source; a claim in an exchange's footer is never enough. Check any exchange with the exchange check tool.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a regulated crypto exchange?
A regulated crypto exchange holds a registration or licence from a financial authority — such as FinCEN in the US, the FCA cryptoasset register in the UK, a MiCA CASP authorisation in the EU, or MAS in Singapore. Regulation imposes AML and KYC, conduct and, in some regimes, capital requirements, though it does not by itself guarantee the safety of your funds.
Which crypto exchanges are the most regulated?
Coinbase (5 registrations), Kraken (4 registrations), Crypto.com (4 registrations) hold the most major registrations in our database. More registrations means the exchange can serve more markets under formal oversight.
Is a regulated exchange always safe?
Regulation reduces some risks — AML checks, conduct rules and, in some regimes, capital requirements — but it does not remove custody or market risk. Proof of reserves and a clean security record matter alongside registration. Verify every claim on the official register with our free exchange check tool.
Data sourced from official regulator registers and exchange websites, verified 2026-09-16. This page does not constitute financial advice.