Before we dive into the detailed analysis, here’s a summary of Bitpanda’s key facts at a glance. MiCA-compliant Quick Summary of Bitpanda Rating 4.3 Founded in 2014 Headquarters Vienna, Austria Regulators BaFin, FMA, MFSA Cryptocurrencies 500+ Maker/Taker (Bitpanda Pro) 0.10 % / 0.15 % Standard app fee Up to 1.49 %…
Before we dive into the detailed analysis, here’s a comparison of Binance and Kraken with the most important data for both platforms at a glance. Binance vs. Kraken 4.4 Rating 4.7 2017 Founded in 2011 Malta Headquarters U.S. Global Regulator: FinCEN, FCA +708 Cryptocurrencies +752 0.10% / 0.10% Maker / Taker 0.25%…
Before we dive into the detailed analysis, here’s a summary of Bitunix’s key facts at a glance. No MiCA license Quick Summary of Bitunix Rating 4.0 Founded in 2021 Headquarters Saint Vincent and the Grenadines Regulator FinCEN (U.S.) Cryptocurrencies: 750+ spot pairs; Spot Maker/Taker: 0.08 % / 0.10 %; Maker/Taker…
Before we get into the details, here’s a summary of the card’s key features at a glance. With Bizum Quick Summary Revolut Card Rating 4.5 Founded in 2015 Headquarters United Kingdom Regulators Bank of Lithuania, ECB, Bank of Spain Card Type Debit, Mastercard/Visa Standard Plan Fee €0/month Bizum Yes, free…
Neobanks are no longer just fee-free accounts: by 2026, most of the major players will have integrated cryptocurrency trading directly into their banking apps, using the same balance you use to pay your rent. But not all of them do it the same way, and some of the world’s best-known neobanks, such as Chime,…
The United Arab Emirates has established itself as one of the world’s best-regulated crypto markets, with up to four different regulatory authorities depending on the region: the VARA in Dubai, the FSRA within the ADGM in Abu Dhabi, the DFSA in the DIFC, and the SCA at the federal level for the rest of the country. In March…
Choosing the wrong exchange can cost more than it seems: a trader with a monthly volume of $10,000 pays $600 a year on an exchange with a taker fee of 0.5%, compared to just $120 on one with a fee of 0.1%. Over three years, that difference adds up to more than $1,400 without having to change anything…
Cuba is the most unique case in all such rankings. The U.S. embargo (CACR, 31 CFR Part 515), administered by OFAC, prohibits virtually any financial transaction involving Cuba, and OFAC treats digital assets exactly the same as fiat currency for sanctions purposes. As a result, Binance, Coinbase, Kraken,…
Cyprus has become the Mediterranean regulatory hub for the crypto sector: CySEC is the authority that underpins the crypto services of giants such as eToro and Revolut, in addition to providing a MiFID II license for Kraken’s largest regulated derivatives book in Europe. With the full implementation of MiCA, the outlook for the…
Now that the transitional period has ended throughout the European Union, the question is no longer just a theoretical one: Does my exchange actually have a MiCA license, or does it just say so on its website? This is no minor concern. Any platform can write «MiCA-regulated» on its landing page, but that doesn’t mean it’s actually…