Cryptocurrency brokerage platforms
Broker Review
Crypto.com
Established in 2016, Crypto.com operates a global retail exchange, app, card ecosystem and institutional venue under multiple entities. Ownership or founding is associated with Kris Marszalek, Rafael Melo, Gary Or and Bobby Bao, which also shapes the product’s technology and distribution. It should be evaluated on the precise legal entity serving the customer, not only the consumer brand. The company is privately held or not separately listed, so no public market capitalization is available.
Strengths
- Operates a global retail exchange, app, card ecosystem and institutional venue under multiple entities
Drawbacks
- At Crypto.com, asset availability, custody structure, spreads and legal protections differ by state and do not match ordinary securities-account rules
Profile
What you can trade
Crypto.com supports bitcoin, ether and its own approved digital-asset list. Transfers, staking, stablecoins, custody and advanced order types depend on the relevant state license and operating entity.
Account types
Individual crypto account; institutional, business, custody or retirement access is available only through selected entities and is not equivalent to a SIPC brokerage account. The registration structure reflects the fact that the service operates a global retail exchange, app, card ecosystem and institutional venue under multiple entities.
Platform
Crypto.com provides web and mobile account access; desktop software, APIs and third-party integrations are available only where specifically supported. The resulting workflow is tailored to a business that operates a global retail exchange, app, card ecosystem and institutional venue under multiple entities.
Who it suits
Best suited to Crypto.com customers whose principal requirement is the capability described in this profile, rather than investors choosing a broker only because of a zero-commission headline.
Where it is offered
Crypto.com accepts eligible U.S. customers subject to state-by-state product licensing and also operates internationally through separate affiliates. A foreign version of the platform should not be assumed to offer the same products or safeguards.
Regulation and sources
Official website: https://crypto.com/ Regulatory status should be verified through FINRA BrokerCheck, SEC/IAPD, NFA BASIC, state regulators or applicable alternative-asset disclosures. Last verified: 2026-08-11.