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Crypto.com Exchange: review, MiCA, reserves and score (2026)

Malta#11Updated 7/3/2026
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Summary (TL;DR)

Crypto.com Exchange is a crypto exchange. It is based in Malta and was founded in 2019. It holds a full MiCA licence for the EU (MT). Its charliedesk score is 86 out of 100. Exchange reserves: $2.5B.

charliedesk score 86/100MiCA: LicensedReserves $2.5B24h volume $1.4B

Key facts

Founded
2019
HQ
Malta
MiCA / CASP
Licensed · MT · 7/3/2026
Ranking (CoinGecko)
#11
24h volume
$1.4B
Open interest
$1.8B
Reserves
$2.5B
Fees (spot maker/taker)
0.4% / 0.6%(base tier)
KYC
Required
Fiat deposit
SEPA, Card

Fees, KYC and fiat curated by charliedesk (base tier, verified 7/3/2026). Check current rates on the exchange.

charliedesk scoreout of 100
86
Trust · weight 35%9/10 90/100
Liquidity (24h volume) · weight 25%$1.4B 85/100
MiCA / regulation · weight 25%Licensed 100/100
Age · weight 15%2019 58/100

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.

MiCA / CASP
Licensed · MT

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
Foris DAX MT Limited
Regulator
MFSA · MT
Authorized since
1/27/2025

Security & incidents

2022Hack$34M2FA bypass · users reimbursedSource

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

Crypto.com Exchange is the best place to trade crypto, with deep liquidity, low fees and best execution prices, users can trade major cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin, Ethereum, and many more and receive great CRO-powered rewards

Description: CoinGecko

Derivatives & reserves

Open interest
$1.8B
+2.74% 24h
Liquidations 24h
Futures volume 24h
$594M
Reserves
$2.5B
Top reserve assets
BTC $1.9BETH $188MUSDT $115M

Derivatives (OI, liquidations, volume) are an aggregate across BTC, ETH and SOL. Source: Coinglass via syndicate · updated 8/25/26, 9:52 AM

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FAQ

Is Crypto.com Exchange licensed in the EU (MiCA)?

Yes. Crypto.com Exchange holds a full MiCA/CASP authorisation via Foris DAX MT Limited, regulator MFSA (MT). The licence passports across the whole EU.

Is Crypto.com Exchange safe and trustworthy?

Crypto.com Exchange's charliedesk score is 86/100 (trust, liquidity, MiCA and age). We show verifiable facts with sources and never advise what to buy, the decision is yours.

Has Crypto.com Exchange ever been hacked?

Yes, Crypto.com Exchange has a security incident on our record (2022, Hack). Details and the source are in the Security & incidents section.

Where is Crypto.com Exchange based and when was it founded?

Crypto.com Exchange is based in Malta and was founded in 2019.

What are Crypto.com Exchange's reserves?

Crypto.com Exchange's reserves are $2.5B (Coinglass via syndicate, as of 7/3/2026).

What are Crypto.com Exchange's fees?

Crypto.com Exchange's base spot fees: maker 0.4%, taker 0.6%. Check current rates and discounts on the exchange.

Does Crypto.com Exchange require verification (KYC)?

Yes, Crypto.com Exchange requires identity verification (KYC).

Other exchanges

Data: CoinGecko (trust, volume, description, logo). MiCA/CASP: ESMA register (verifying). Derivatives and reserves: Coinglass via syndicate. Score: charliedesk methodology. We never shill or tell you what to buy.