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MagyarCoinbase is a centralized crypto exchange. Official registers we checked list it (or a group company) as licensed or registered in: European Union (MiCA), United States, Singapore, Canada, Japan, India. TradeReviewed score: 2.7 out of 5.
Key facts
| Type | CEX |
|---|---|
| TradeReviewed score | 2.7/5 |
| Spot fees (maker / taker) | - |
| Futures fees (maker / taker) | - |
| Licensed or registered in | European Union (MiCA), United States, Singapore, Canada, Japan, India |
| Restricted or warning | - |
| Proof of reserves | - |
| Volume 24h | $1.11B CoinGecko, 2026-10-20 |
| Max leverage | 50x EEA retail (Coinbase Financial Services Europe, CySEC): max 10x. EEA retail (US, Coinbase Financial Markets): max 10x source |
| KYC | - |
| Last verified | 19 Oct 2026 |
Score breakdown
Each category is calculated from the sourced data on this page. Missing data scores low, never estimated. Methodology and formula.
| Regulation and licences (25%) | 5.0 | |
|---|---|---|
| Security and proof of reserves (20%) | 2.5 | |
| Fees (spot and futures) (20%) | 0.0 | |
| Liquidity and volume (15%) | 4.3 | |
| Products and features (10%) | 1.0 | |
| Transparency, KYC and support (10%) | 2.0 |
Regulation by country and region
Status per jurisdiction with a link to the official register. Registers change, so always check the source and the date we last verified it. What these statuses mean.
| Jurisdiction | Regulator | Licence / registration | Number | Status | Official source | Last verified |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| European Union (MiCA) | Commission de Surveillance du Secteur Financier (CSSF) | MiCA CASP authorisation (Coinbase Luxembourg S.A.) | - | Licensed ESMA interim register, authorised 20/06/2025. | Register | 19 Oct 2026 |
| United States | New York State Department of Financial Services (NYDFS) | Virtual Currency (BitLicense) and Money Transmitter Licenses (Coinbase, Inc.) | - | Licensed Granted 2017-01 per NYDFS regulated entities list. | Register | 19 Oct 2026 |
| UAE / Dubai (VARA) | Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority (VARA) | - | - | Not verified | Register | - |
| United Kingdom | Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) | - | - | Not verified FCA cryptoasset register could not be read automatically (bot protection); not verified yet. | Register | - |
| Singapore | Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) | Major Payment Institution, Digital Payment Token service (Coinbase Singapore Pte. Ltd.) | - | Licensed MAS Financial Institutions Directory, DPT service list (38 entities), checked 20 Oct 2026. | Register | 20 Oct 2026 |
| Japan | Financial Services Agency (JFSA) | Crypto-asset exchange service provider (Coinbase Co., Ltd.) | - | Registered JFSA list as of 30 Sep 2026. | Register | 19 Oct 2026 |
| Hong Kong | Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) | - | - | Not verified | Register | - |
| Australia | AUSTRAC | - | - | Not verified AUSTRAC does not publish a public list of registered digital currency exchanges; not verified. | Register | - |
| Canada | Ontario Securities Commission (OSC) / CSA | Registered crypto asset trading platform (Coinbase Canada Inc., restricted dealer) | - | Licensed OSC list of registered CTPs, page updated 15 Oct 2026. | Register | 20 Oct 2026 |
| India | Financial Intelligence Unit India (FIU-IND) | Registered VDA service provider, reporting entity under PMLA (Coinbase India Private Limited) | - | Registered Lok Sabha Unstarred Question 5805 (30 Mar 2026), Annexure I, status as on 9 Mar 2026. FIU-IND does not publish its own list. | Register | 20 Oct 2026 |
| Turkey | Capital Markets Board (SPK/CMB) / MASAK | - | - | Not verified | Register | - |
| South Korea | Korea Financial Intelligence Unit (KoFIU) | - | - | Not verified | Register | - |
| Brazil | Banco Central do Brasil (BCB) | - | - | Not verified Banco Central do Brasil has not published a list of authorised SPSAVs yet (checked 20 Oct 2026). | Register | - |
Regional rankings
Coinbase: frequently asked questions
Is Coinbase regulated?
Yes, in some jurisdictions. Official registers list Coinbase (or a group company) as licensed or registered in: European Union (MiCA), United States, Singapore, Canada, Japan, India. Licences are usually held by a local entity, so check which company serves your country.
Is Coinbase legal in the US?
Yes. Coinbase is listed as licensed in United States: Virtual Currency (BitLicense) and Money Transmitter Licenses (Coinbase, Inc.), New York State Department of Financial Services (NYDFS). (checked 2026-10-19) Granted 2017-01 per NYDFS regulated entities list.
Is Coinbase MiCA licensed?
Yes. Coinbase is listed as licensed in European Union (MiCA): MiCA CASP authorisation (Coinbase Luxembourg S.A.), Commission de Surveillance du Secteur Financier (CSSF). (checked 2026-10-19) ESMA interim register, authorised 20/06/2025.
What are Coinbase fees?
We have not verified the fee schedule yet.
Is Coinbase available in the UAE?
We have not verified the status of Coinbase in UAE / Dubai (VARA) yet. Check the official register and the exchange's terms for your country.
Does Coinbase require KYC?
We have not verified the KYC rules yet. Most centralized exchanges require identity verification before deposits, trading or withdrawals.
What is the TradeReviewed score of Coinbase?
2.7 out of 5, calculated with our published methodology from regulation, security, fees, liquidity, products and transparency data. Partnerships do not affect the score.
Sources
- Coinbase official website www.coinbase.com
- European Union (MiCA): Commission de Surveillance du Secteur Financier (CSSF) www.esma.europa.eu
- United States: New York State Department of Financial Services (NYDFS) www.dfs.ny.gov
- Singapore: Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) eservices.mas.gov.sg
- Japan: Financial Services Agency (JFSA) www.fsa.go.jp
- Canada: Ontario Securities Commission (OSC) / CSA www.osc.ca
- India: Financial Intelligence Unit India (FIU-IND) sansad.in
- CoinGecko exchange volume www.coingecko.com
Risk warning: crypto-assets are volatile and you can lose all of your money. Leveraged products are high risk. Nothing on this page is financial advice.