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Data refreshed 6 Nov 2026 · Compiled by Charlie Williams
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…
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Trust score 9 / 10 · Trust rank #12 · Founded 2015
LBank is a cryptocurrency exchange platform that provides a wide range of digital assets for trading. It is designed to cater to both novice and experienced traders with its user-friendly interface and…
Read the LBank reviewKraken and LBank are both centralized exchanges. Kraken (founded 2011, headquartered in United States) ranks #2 on our trust rank, reports $2.27B in 24-hour trading volume and lists 719 coins across 1,424 trading pairs. LBank (founded 2015, headquartered in British Virgin Islands) ranks #12 on our trust rank, reports $1.73B in 24-hour trading volume and lists 920 coins across 943 trading pairs. The two overlap in 44 countries; Kraken is available in 0 countries where LBank is not, and LBank in 197 where Kraken is not.
Scored on 6 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 | Kraken | LBank |
|---|---|---|
| Trust score | 10 / 10 | 9 / 10 |
| Trust rank | #2 | #12 |
| 24h trading volume | $2.27B | $1.73B |
| Coins listed | 719 | 920 |
| Trading pairs | 1,424 | 943 |
| Founded | 2011 | 2015 |
| Headquarters | United States | British Virgin Islands |
| Exchange type | Centralized (CEX) | Centralized (CEX) |
| Countries available | 44 countries | 241 countries |
| Licences / registrations | 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 | Not verified |
| Trading types | Derivatives, 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.
Available at both (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, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Mexico, New Zealand, Norway, Peru, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, Slovakia, Slovenia, South Africa and 4 more.
Only LBank (197): Afghanistan, Albania, Algeria, American Samoa, Andorra, Angola, Anguilla, Antigua and Barbuda, Armenia, Aruba, Azerbaijan, Bahamas, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Barbados, Belarus, Belize, Benin, Bermuda, Bhutan, Bolivia, Bonaire, Sint Eustatius and Saba, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Botswana, British Indian Ocean Territory and 172 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 ($2.27B vs $1.73B), based on the latest market data in our catalogue.
LBank lists more coins: 719 at Kraken versus 920 at LBank.
Kraken has the higher trust score (10 / 10 vs 9 / 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; LBank was founded in 2015.
They overlap in 44 countries. Kraken is additionally available in 0 countries () and LBank in 197 countries (Afghanistan, Albania, Algeria, American Samoa, Andorra, Angola and 191 more).
Risk warning: cryptoassets are highly volatile and largely unregulated in many jurisdictions. You may lose the entire amount you deposit. Nothing on this page is financial advice; check availability and terms with the exchange before opening an account. Full risk disclosure.