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Crypto.com vs Kraken
MiCA-regulated everyday crypto platform with card, Earn and 400+ cryptocurrencies — The regulated veteran with strong security, 1,200+ spot pairs and EU futures
Updated: September 2026
Kraken has been operating since 2011 and is one of the most established platforms in the industry. Crypto.com, founded in 2016, is 5 years younger and positions itself as "MiCA-regulated everyday crypto platform with card, Earn and 400+ cryptocurrencies". Both exchanges cater to active crypto traders — but the differences in fees, coin selection, and regulation are significant.
When it comes to fees, Crypto.com has the edge: 0.50% spot taker fee compared to 0.80% at Kraken. On a $10,000 trade, that's a saving of $30 per transaction. Additional perk at Crypto.com: Volume and CRO staking discounts; spot base fees are 0.25% maker / 0.50% taker.
Regulatory scope: Crypto.com: MiCA-regulated via Foris DAX MT Ltd in Malta (MFSA), passported across the EEA since February 2025. Kraken: MiCA-regulated via Kraken EU subsidiaries licensed by the Central Bank of Ireland. Protection and reserve disclosures: Crypto.com: 1:1 reserve accounts, independently verified Proof of Reserves and safeguarded fiat accounts at EU institutions; no separately quantified EEA insurance fund; Kraken: Kraken Security Labs, cold storage and proof-of-reserves approach; no quantified public insurance fund.
Crypto.com stands out with Visa Card, Baskets, Mobile App, while Kraken differentiates itself through Futures. In terms of coin selection, Crypto.com leads with 400+ cryptocurrencies with EUR trading pairs compared to Kraken's 1,200+ crypto pairs.
Editorial CryptoExchangePicks Ratings
Kraken wins the head-to-head comparison in 5 out of 11 categories (3x Crypto.com, 3x tie).
Which Exchange Is Better for You?
Crypto.com offers the easier onboarding experience, a polished mobile app and 24/7 Live Chat.
Crypto.com charges 0.50% spot taker fee plus Volume and CRO staking discounts; spot base fees are 0.25% maker / 0.50% taker.
Kraken: MiCA-regulated via Kraken EU subsidiaries licensed by the Central Bank of Ireland. Protection/reserve disclosure: Kraken Security Labs, cold storage and proof-of-reserves approach; no quantified public insurance fund.
Crypto.com lists 400+ cryptocurrencies with EUR trading pairs — 398.8+ more than Kraken.
Comparison Table
| Criteria | Crypto.com | Kraken | 🏆 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spot Maker Fee | 0.25% | 0.40% | Crypto.com |
| Spot Taker Fee | 0.50% | 0.80% | Crypto.com |
| Futures Maker Fee | N/A | 0.02% | Kraken |
| Futures Taker Fee | N/A | 0.05% | Kraken |
| Max Leverage | N/A | 10x | Kraken |
| Trading Pairs | 400+ cryptocurrencies with EUR | 1,200+ crypto pairs | Crypto.com |
| Copy Trading | No | No | — |
| Grid Bots | No | No | — |
| Insurance Fund | 1:1 reserve accounts, independently verified Proof of Reserves and safeguarded fiat accounts at EU institutions; no separately quantified EEA insurance fund | Kraken Security Labs, cold storage and proof-of-reserves approach; no quantified public insurance fund | Kraken |
| KYC | Yes | Yes | — |
| Editorial Rating | 4/5 | 4.3/5 | Kraken |
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Up to $75 Referral
Germany referral: up to $75 by 30-day trading volume, plus a $25 CRO card/stake milestone; not combinable with Welcome
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