Coinbase vs Kraken

Side-by-side comparison from our sourced exchange data. A dash means we haven't verified that fact — we don't fill gaps with guesses.

CoinbaseKraken
Editorial score——
Founded20122011
HeadquartersNo headquarters — remote-first company since May 2020 (per its 10-K, it does not maintain principal executive offices)—
Spot maker (base)0.4%0.4%
Spot taker (base)0.6%0.8%
Listed assets~247—
KYCRequiredRequired
Notably unavailableChina, RussiaCrimea, Donetsk, Luhansk, Cuba
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