Binance
World's largest crypto exchange by volume. Global operations with varying regulatory status across jurisdictions.
CeFiPartially LicensedEst. 2017Global (restricted in US)
C
61/100
Moderate Risk
Safety Score Breakdown
Regulatory Compliance10/20
Security Infrastructure15/20
Track Record9/20
Transparency12/20
User Protection15/20
🏛Regulatory
Licenses
VASP (France AMF), Various local licenses, Abu Dhabi ADGM
Regulators
AMF (France), ADGM, Various
HQ
Global (no single HQ)
🛡Security
Proof of ReservesYes
Cold Storage90%
InsuranceSAFU Fund ($1B+ at peak)
Certifications
SOC 2 Type II, ISO 27001, ISO 27701
📊Track Record
Years Operating8
Security BreachYes
$40M hack (2019) — fully covered by SAFU. No user funds lost.
Legal Issues
DOJ/SEC settlement ($4.3B, 2023)
CZ guilty plea (money laundering compliance)
Banned in multiple jurisdictions
🔍Transparency
Public AuditsYes
Audit FirmMazars (PoR - discontinued), now self-published
Public TeamYes
Public FinancialsNo
Stablecoin Rates at Binance
USDT5.8%
Flexible / 30-120 day locked
USDC4.5%
Flexible / 30-120 day locked
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