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CEX.IO

exchange
Operational

UK-based exchange with spot, margin, and staking services.

Platform Information

Founded

2013

Headquarters

London, United Kingdom

Two-Factor Authentication

An extra login step that protects your account even if your password is stolen.

Yes

Custodial

The platform holds your crypto on your behalf — you don't control the private keys.

Yes

KYC Required

Know Your Customer — you must verify your identity before trading or withdrawing.

Yes

Proof of Reserves

The platform publicly proves it holds enough assets to cover all customer funds.

Unknown

Insurance

Customer funds are covered by insurance in the event of a hack or platform failure.

No

About CEX.IO

CEX.IO is a UK-registered crypto exchange founded in 2013. It offers spot trading, margin trading, staking, and fiat services. Registered with FinCEN in the US and HMRC in the UK. Has faced occasional security scrutiny over the years.

Security & Score

58

Platform Safety Score

58/100Fair

Based on incident history, security features, and track record

No detailed security information available for CEX.IO.

Regulatory Information

Notes

Registered with HMRC in the UK and FinCEN in the US.

Incident History

No incidents recorded for this platform.

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