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MagyarDeribit is a centralized crypto exchange. Official registers we checked list it (or a group company) as licensed or registered in: UAE / Dubai (VARA). Base-tier fees: spot 0.02% maker / 0.05% taker, futures 0.015% maker / 0.035% taker. TradeReviewed score: 3.1 out of 5.
Key facts
| Type | CEX |
|---|---|
| TradeReviewed score | 3.1/5 |
| Spot fees (maker / taker) | 0.02% / 0.05% source |
| Futures fees (maker / taker) | 0.015% / 0.035% source |
| Licensed or registered in | UAE / Dubai (VARA) |
| Restricted or warning | - |
| Proof of reserves | - |
| Volume 24h | $679.5M Derivatives $7.88B CoinGecko, 2026-10-20 |
| Max leverage | 50x source |
| KYC | - |
| Last verified | 19 Oct 2026 |
| Fee notes | Standard tier, perpetuals and futures 1.5 / 3.5 bps. Spot figures apply to pairs routed to Coinbase Exchange; pairs on the Deribit spot book are 0% / 0%. |
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%) | 1.8 | |
|---|---|---|
| Security and proof of reserves (20%) | 1.0 | |
| Fees (spot and futures) (20%) | 4.5 | |
| Liquidity and volume (15%) | 5.0 | |
| Products and features (10%) | 5.0 | |
| Transparency, KYC and support (10%) | 2.5 |
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) | ESMA interim MiCA register | - | - | Not verified | Register | - |
| United States | NYDFS (BitLicense) / FinCEN (MSB) | - | - | Not verified | Register | - |
| UAE / Dubai (VARA) | Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority (VARA) | VASP Licence (Deribit FZE): Exchange incl. exchange-traded derivatives, broker-dealer | VL/23/12/002 | Licensed VARA public register, licensed VASPs. | Register | 19 Oct 2026 |
| 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) | - | - | Not verified | Register | - |
| Japan | Financial Services Agency (JFSA) | - | - | Not verified | Register | - |
| 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 | Canadian Securities Administrators (CSA) / FINTRAC | - | - | Not verified | Register | - |
| India | Financial Intelligence Unit India (FIU-IND) | - | - | Not verified | Register | - |
| 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
Deribit: frequently asked questions
Is Deribit regulated?
Yes, in some jurisdictions. Official registers list Deribit (or a group company) as licensed or registered in: UAE / Dubai (VARA). Licences are usually held by a local entity, so check which company serves your country.
Is Deribit legal in the US?
We have not verified the status of Deribit in United States yet. Check the official register and the exchange's terms for your country.
Is Deribit MiCA licensed?
We have not verified the status of Deribit in European Union (MiCA) yet. Check the official register and the exchange's terms for your country.
What are Deribit fees?
At the base (regular user) tier: spot 0.02% maker / 0.05% taker, futures 0.015% maker / 0.035% taker, according to the official fee page (checked 2026-10-19). VIP tiers and token discounts can lower this.
Is Deribit available in the UAE?
Yes. Deribit is listed as licensed in UAE / Dubai (VARA): VASP Licence (Deribit FZE): Exchange incl. exchange-traded derivatives, broker-dealer, Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority (VARA). (checked 2026-10-19) VARA public register, licensed VASPs.
Does Deribit 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 Deribit?
3.1 out of 5, calculated with our published methodology from regulation, security, fees, liquidity, products and transparency data. Partnerships do not affect the score.
Sources
- Deribit official website www.deribit.com
- Deribit fee schedule support.deribit.com
- UAE / Dubai (VARA): Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority (VARA) www.vara.ae
- 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.