CEX.IO is proud to announce our inclusion among the Top 15 global crypto exchanges, as recognized in the latest CoinDesk Exchange Benchmark Rating. This achievement marks a 13-place climb since the previous ranking in April 2025 — the largest improvement among all participants.
What the CoinDesk Benchmark Means
Since 2019, CoinDesk’s Exchange Benchmark has served as one of the most respected and data-driven evaluations of cryptocurrency exchanges worldwide. Designed for institutional-grade assessment, the benchmark analyzes over 100 metrics across eight risk categories, including:
- Counterparty risk
- Market quality
- Security
- Regulatory compliance
The Benchmark evaluates 81 exchanges across both spot and derivatives markets, offering an independent, transparent view of exchange credibility and resilience. Its findings also influence CoinDesk Indices’ eligibility requirements for benchmark reference rates — making it a key indicator of exchange trustworthiness in the broader crypto ecosystem.
CEX.IO’s Strongest Scores: Security and Compliance
In this edition, CEX.IO achieved its highest marks for Security, reflecting our long-standing commitment to safeguarding user assets and data. We also earned top-tier results in categories including KYC/Transaction Risk and Legal/Regulatory Compliance, areas that continue to define our approach to responsible crypto service delivery.
Building on Momentum
As the digital asset landscape continues to evolve, we see this recognition as both a milestone and a motivation — to keep pushing for higher standards of trust, performance, and accessibility for our 15+ million users worldwide.
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