Bitstamp

Founded in 2011, Bitstamp is one of the longest-standing and most regulated centralized crypto exchanges(CEXs), serving more than 4 million customers worldwide in over 100 countries.Whether users want to trade on their web platform, mobile app, or APIs, Bitstamp provides a convenient and easy-to-use access to crypto. They take special pride in the fact the exchange has been built on security, transparency and regulation, which is reflected by their AA rating as the world’s top-rated crypto exchange in CryptoCompare’s Exchange Benchmark report.

Bitstamp customers have access to up to 80 digital assets and do not charge trading fees on the first $1000 in trading volume over a 30-day rolling period. Customers can use debit or credit cards, ACH transfers, Apple Pay, Google Pay, PayPal and international bank transfers to purchase cryptocurrencies. Crypto beginners can get started with the help of a wide range of educational resources on Bitstamp’s Learn Center, intuitive features on trading platforms, and a 24/7/365 live support service. For more advanced traders, the exchange offers competitive trading fees, Tradeview, an enhanced version of the platform with advanced trading tools, and a crypto reward program with staking – Bitstamp Earn.

Bitstamp holds 50 licenses and registrations globally. It was the first crypto exchange to receive a Payment Institution License in the EU, holds a BitLicense in New York, and undergoes regular audits by a global Big Four accounting firm. 95% of crypto held at Bitstamp is securely stored offline and their custodians hold additional insurance for client assets in cold wallets. Bitstamp also holds all customer assets in 1:1 custody and separate from Bitstamp entity assets. All this forms the basis of the principle they operate in accordance with – the customers’ crypto is always theirs.