Перевод Статьи: Crypto Exchange Ranking 2026: Licences and SafetyРусский

An exchange’s safety depends not on volume but on who supervises it and how client assets are held. Since MiCA, an exchange licensed as a CASP in one EU country can serve the whole EU and must segregate client assets.

Ranking

Rank Exchange Regulation Notes
1 Coinbase Listed (Nasdaq), MiCA licence (Luxembourg), US regulation Public-company reporting
2 Kraken MiCA licence (Ireland), US and UK registrations One of the oldest exchanges, proof of reserves
3 Bitstamp MiCA licence (Luxembourg), part of Robinhood since 2025 Operating since 2011
4 Gemini MiCA licence (Malta), NYDFS Compliance-focused
5 OKX MiCA licence (Malta) Wide range of products and derivatives
6 Bybit MiCA licence (Austria) Derivatives, copy trading
7 Binance Registrations in individual countries; no MiCA licence at the time of review Largest by volume, history of regulatory issues

Data as of November 2026. Check licence status in the ESMA CASP register.

FAQ

What is a MiCA licence?

A crypto-asset service provider (CASP) licence under the EU MiCA regulation, requiring segregation of client assets, disclosure and capital.

Is it safe to keep crypto on an exchange?

Even licensed exchanges face hacking and insolvency risks. Use your own wallet for long-term storage.

Trading CFDs and Forex carries a high risk of losing money. Most retail investors lose money when trading CFDs. This content is not investment advice. Licence data is current as of November 2026; check the broker’s status in the regulator’s register before opening an account.

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