US Cryptocurrency Exchanges

Binance.US

San Francisco, United States

Binance.US is the US-regulated cryptocurrency exchange operated independently from global Binance, serving American traders with spot trading for over 150 digital assets. The platform operates under state Money Transmitter Licenses and FinCEN registration, providing a compliant trading environment with USD fiat on-ramp, staking services, and institutional OTC trading for US customers.

Bitstamp USA

New York, United States

Bitstamp is one of the longest-running cryptocurrency exchanges, founded and operating in the US under New York BitLicense and state Money Transmitter Licenses. The platform provides a compliant trading environment for Bitcoin, Ethereum, and major altcoins with institutional-grade API access, OTC trading, and lending products for US clients.

Coinbase

San Francisco, United States

Coinbase is the largest US-regulated cryptocurrency exchange, publicly traded on Nasdaq under ticker COIN. Based in San Francisco, the platform serves retail and institutional users with spot trading, staking, an advanced trading interface, custody services, and the Base Layer 2 blockchain, operating under comprehensive SEC, CFTC, and state-level regulatory compliance.

eToro USA

Hoboken, United States

eToro USA provides cryptocurrency trading alongside stocks, ETFs, and options through a social investing platform. Based in Hoboken, New Jersey, the platform is registered with FinCEN and enables US users to trade major cryptocurrencies with social features including copy trading, community feeds, and portfolio sharing within a regulated US framework.

Gemini

New York, United States

Gemini is a regulated cryptocurrency exchange and custodian founded by Cameron and Tyler Winklevoss, operating under a New York State Trust Charter. Based in New York, the platform emphasizes compliance and security with SOC 2 Type 2 certification, offering spot trading, staking, a credit card, and the Gemini Dollar (GUSD) stablecoin for US retail and institutional clients.

Kraken

San Francisco, United States

Kraken is a US-based cryptocurrency exchange founded and headquartered in San Francisco, offering spot, futures, and margin trading for over 200 digital assets. The platform serves individual and institutional clients with a focus on security and compliance, holding Money Transmitter Licenses across multiple US states and a Special Purpose Depository Institution charter in Wyoming.

River

San Francisco, United States

River is a Bitcoin-focused financial institution based in San Francisco, providing US clients with Bitcoin buying, selling, recurring purchases, and custody services through a streamlined platform. The company operates as a registered Money Services Business and state-licensed money transmitter focused exclusively on Bitcoin with transparent fee structures and Lightning Network support.

Robinhood Crypto

Menlo Park, United States

Robinhood offers commission-free cryptocurrency trading through its mobile-first brokerage platform, serving millions of US users alongside traditional stock and options trading. The platform provides a simplified interface for buying, selling, and holding major cryptocurrencies with wallet transfer capabilities and recurring investment features integrated into the broader Robinhood investment ecosystem.

Uphold

New York, United States

Uphold is a multi-asset trading platform based in New York enabling US users to trade cryptocurrencies, precious metals, and fiat currencies from a single account. The platform holds Money Transmitter Licenses across US states and provides transparent reserve reporting through its Reservechain proof-of-reserves system for full asset backing verification.