Cryptocurrency brokerage platforms
Broker Review
Public Crypto
The Public Crypto platform dates to 2021 and is connected to Public Holdings. Today it returned selected crypto exposure to Public through a separately structured digital-asset arrangement, giving it a materially different operating model from a conventional all-purpose broker. Any valuation belongs to the listed company or parent rather than automatically to the product brand. The service is not separately listed and therefore has no standalone market capitalization.
Strengths
- Returned selected crypto exposure to Public through a separately structured digital-asset arrangement
Drawbacks
- At Public Crypto, asset availability, custody structure, spreads and legal protections differ by state and do not match ordinary securities-account rules
Profile
What you can trade
Public Crypto 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 returned selected crypto exposure to Public through a separately structured digital-asset arrangement.
Platform
Public Crypto 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 returned selected crypto exposure to Public through a separately structured digital-asset arrangement.
Who it suits
Best suited to Public Crypto 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
Public Crypto has a state-dependent U.S. footprint because virtual-currency, money-transmission and product approvals are not uniform. Customers in New York and other restrictive jurisdictions may see fewer assets or features.
Regulation and sources
Official website: https://public.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.