Coinbase Exchange: review, MiCA, reserves and score (2026)
Coinbase Exchange is a crypto exchange. It is based in United States and was founded in 2012. It holds a full MiCA licence for the EU (LU). Its charliedesk score is 99 out of 100.
Key facts
- Founded
- 2012
- HQ
- United States
- MiCA / CASP
- Licensed · LU · 7/3/2026
- Ranking (CoinGecko)
- #1
- 24h volume
- $3.0B
- Open interest
- $172M
- Reserves
- –
- Fees (spot maker/taker)
- 0.4% / 0.6%(base tier)
- KYC
- Required
- Fiat deposit
- SEPA, Card, Bank transfer
Fees, KYC and fiat curated by charliedesk (base tier, verified 7/3/2026). Check current rates on the exchange.
Objective composite: trust (35%), liquidity (25%), MiCA/regulation (25%) and age (15%). Unknown factors (e.g. unverified MiCA) are dropped and weights renormalised. No community votes, no paid placement.
This exchange holds a full MiCA/CASP authorisation for the EU. A licence from one member state passports across the whole EU and EEA.
- Authorized entity
- Coinbase Luxembourg S.A.
- Regulator
- CSSF · LU
- Authorized since
- 6/20/2025
Security & incidents
Curated by charliedesk from public sources. Amounts are the value at the time of the incident. Each entry links to its source.
About the exchange
A leading U.S.-based exchange known for its regulatory compliance, user-friendly interface, and support for fiat-to-crypto transactions.
Description: CoinGecko
Derivatives & reserves
Derivatives (OI, liquidations, volume) are an aggregate across BTC, ETH and SOL. Source: Coinglass via syndicate · updated 8/25/26, 9:52 AM
Community rating
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FAQ
Is Coinbase Exchange licensed in the EU (MiCA)?
Yes. Coinbase Exchange holds a full MiCA/CASP authorisation via Coinbase Luxembourg S.A., regulator CSSF (LU). The licence passports across the whole EU.
Is Coinbase Exchange safe and trustworthy?
Coinbase Exchange's charliedesk score is 99/100 (trust, liquidity, MiCA and age). We show verifiable facts with sources and never advise what to buy, the decision is yours.
Has Coinbase Exchange ever been hacked?
Yes, Coinbase Exchange has a security incident on our record (2025, Data breach). Details and the source are in the Security & incidents section.
Where is Coinbase Exchange based and when was it founded?
Coinbase Exchange is based in United States and was founded in 2012.
What are Coinbase Exchange's fees?
Coinbase Exchange's base spot fees: maker 0.4%, taker 0.6%. Check current rates and discounts on the exchange.
Does Coinbase Exchange require verification (KYC)?
Yes, Coinbase Exchange requires identity verification (KYC).