Crypto.com Supported Countries

Key Points:

• Crypto.com can be used to trade cryptocurrencies in over 100 countries, however, local limitations and restrictions may apply to certain features.
• Margin and derivatives trading are the most heavily restricted services, depending on location and due to local regulations.
• The Crypto.com staking and interest-earning wallets are available for investors in most countries.

What Countries Is Crypto.com Available?

Despite being a crypto operation with its roots in Asia, Crypto.com is available in over 100 countries. Given this, we have highlighted the major countries where Crypto.com is supported. We also touch on specific limitations of the services available to customers in these regions.

Crypto.com Supported Country	Region	Registered & Licensed By	Applicable Restrictions
United States	North America	State of Washington – Department of Financial Institutions, Division of Consumer Services 48+ other State Department of Financial Services	Cannot access the Crypto.com service. Also, all US states are restricted from margin trading and derivatives on the Crypto.com exchange
United Kingdom	Europe	UK’s Financial Conduct Authority (FCA)	Restricted from margin trading and derivatives
Australia	Oceania	Australia Securities and Investment Commission (ASIC)	Cannot trade margin and derivatives
Singapore	Asia	Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS)	Margin and derivatives trading is not available
Italy	Europe	Organismo Agentie Mediatori (OAM)	Cannot trade margin and derivatives
Canada	North America	Ontario Securities Commission (OSC)	Cannot trade margin and derivatives
Malta	Europe	Malta Financial Services Authority (MFSA)	Cannot trade margin and derivatives
United Arab Emirates	Middle East	Partial VARA license	None
Spain	Europe	Bank of Spain	Cannot engage in margin and derivatives trading
France	Europe	Autorité des marchés financiers (AMF)	Margin and derivatives trading is not available
Brazil	South America	Central Bank of Brazil	Cannot engage in derivatives and margin trading

Traders in each of these supported regions are required to submit up-to-date information, including both not limited to government-issued ID card or driver’s license, billing and home address, and other personal details to complete the know-your-customer verification process.

What Countries Does Crypto.com Restrict?

Crypto.com enjoys widespread acceptance in the crypto space. The Singapore-based exchange is operational in 49 US states and 100 other countries. However, certain regulatory constraints in specific regions, particularly in the Middle East, have led to restrictions preventing access to Crypto.com's services.

Below, we cover the countries restricted from accessing Crypto.com’s desktop service as well as its app:

• Afghanistan
• China
• Benin Republic
• The Democratic Republic of Congo
• Niger Republic
• Albania
• Uganda
• Uzbekistan
• US: New York
• Zambia
• Zimbabwe
• Venezuela
• Togo, and several others.

Which Countries Is Crypto.com Fully/Partially Regulated In?

Crypto regulations are constantly changing globally as more regulators show interest in bringing the sector under some form of control. These are the list of the countries where Crypto.com is fully and partially regulated:

• US – fully regulated as a CFTC regulated Derivatives Clearing Organization and a Designated Contracts Market (DCM)
• UK – fully regulated as a crypto asset business
• France – fully regulated as a Digital Asset Service Provider
• South Korea – regulated as a Virtual Asset Service Provider
• Singapore – fully regulated as a Major Payment Institution and Digital Payment Token license
• Australia – fully regulated as a Digital Currency Exchange Provider
• UAE – partially regulated (operates with a minimal viable product (MVP) preparatory license.)
• Canada – partial license (pre-registration undertaking) and a host of other countries

Can I Change Countries On Crypto.com?

Unfortunately, Crypto.com customers who travel to new jurisdictions cannot change their country of residence. The only option for such users is to open a new Crypto.com account. The time to complete Crypto.com verification can take between 1 and 3 business days. In the event of further difficulties, customers must contact customer support for a proper walkthrough.

Which Countries Can You Margin Trade On Crypto.com?

Margin trading is available as a feature on the Crypto.com exchange; however, access to this service is based on specific geographical regions and verification eligibility criteria.

According to Crypto.com's guidelines, margin trading is not accessible to users residing in a list of restricted regions. This includes individuals from the US, UK, Vatican City, Yemen, Zimbabwe, Switzerland, Spain, South Africa, Singapore, Romania, and Brazil for South American citizens, among others.

However, customers in South Korea, Israel, Azerbaijan, Turkey, Argentina, Belarus, Serbia, Nigeria, Andorra, Russia, UAE, Ukraine (except Crimea, Donetsk, Luhansk/Lugansk regions), and others can trade margins on the Crypto.com exchange.

Which Countries Can You Stake & Earn Interest On Crypto.com?

Crypto.com, like most cryptocurrency exchanges, offers users the opportunity to stake their cryptocurrencies and earn passive income. The rate ranges from 1.5% – 6.5% on their locked tokens. Customers can earn more if they stake their CRO tokens. This service is available to all approved Crypto.com app users, excluding customers from Hong Kong SAR, Switzerland, Russia, or Malta.

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