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Data refreshed 5 Nov 2026 · Compiled by Charlie Williams
Trust score 8 / 10 · Trust rank #33 · Founded 2019
Binance US is a cryptocurrency exchange tailored for U.S. residents, offering a user-friendly platform with competitive trading fees and a diverse range of cryptocurrencies. While it provides a secure environment for trading,…
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Trust score 10 / 10 · Trust rank #2 · Founded 2011
Kraken is a well-established cryptocurrency exchange known for its robust security measures and comprehensive range of digital assets. It provides a user-friendly platform suitable for both beginners and experienced traders, offering competitive…
Read the Kraken reviewBinance US and Kraken are both centralized exchanges. Binance US (founded 2019, headquartered in United States) ranks #33 on our trust rank, reports $29.8M in 24-hour trading volume and lists 152 coins across 205 trading pairs. Kraken (founded 2011, headquartered in United States) ranks #2 on our trust rank, reports $1.94B in 24-hour trading volume and lists 717 coins across 1,402 trading pairs.
Scored on 7 measurable dimensions where both exchanges have verified data. Dimensions missing for either side are excluded rather than guessed. This is a data summary, not a recommendation.
| Criteria | Binance US | Kraken |
|---|---|---|
| Trust score | 8 / 10 | 10 / 10 |
| Trust rank | #33 | #2 |
| 24h trading volume | $29.8M | $1.94B |
| Coins listed | 152 | 717 |
| Trading pairs | 205 | 1,402 |
| Founded | 2019 | 2011 |
| Headquarters | United States | United States |
| Exchange type | Centralized (CEX) | Centralized (CEX) |
| Countries available | 1 countries | 44 countries |
| Licences / registrations | Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN), New York State Department of Financial Services (NYDFS), U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) | Central Bank of Ireland, MiCA licence - Ireland, Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), cryptoasset registration - United Kingdom, Canadian Securities Administrators (CSA), registered platform - Canada, Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority (VARA), broker-dealer licence - United Arab Emirates |
| Trading types | Spot | Derivatives, Spot |
| Best-for use cases | — | Beginner-Friendly, Centralized, High Liquidity, Low-Fee, Margin trading, Peer-to-Peer (P2P) |
Highlighted cells mark the stronger value where a direction is objectively better (e.g. more licences, lower fees). "Not verified" means the field is not yet in our catalogue for that exchange — we never fill gaps with estimates.
Only Binance US (1): United States.
Only Kraken (44): Argentina, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Brazil, Bulgaria, Canada, Chile, Colombia, Croatia, Cyprus, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hong Kong, Hungary, India, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Japan, Latvia and 19 more.
Availability reflects the countries each exchange declares it serves. Local rules change; confirm on the exchange's own site before signing up.
Kraken reports the higher 24-hour trading volume ($29.8M vs $1.94B), based on the latest market data in our catalogue.
Kraken lists more coins: 152 at Binance US versus 717 at Kraken.
Kraken has the higher trust score (8 / 10 vs 10 / 10). The score reflects liquidity, scale of operations and cyber-security signals as tracked in our catalogue.
Kraken is the older of the two, founded in 2011; Binance US was founded in 2019.
They overlap in 0 countries. Binance US is additionally available in 1 countries (United States) and Kraken in 44 countries (Argentina, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Brazil, Bulgaria and 38 more).
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