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Last updated: September 2026

Security & Safety

CryptPerks does not audit exchanges or certify that any of them is safe, and our 0-100 ratings are editorial opinions, not security assessments. What we do is compare publicly available information: published fee schedules, public listings data and each exchange's own security disclosures. Here is what that covers, and what you should check yourself before depositing funds anywhere.

What we compare

Fees, welcome bonuses and the number of coins listed, taken from each exchange's own published terms and public data, with the date and source noted where we can. Longevity and size are not proof of safety, and we do not treat them as such.

Security disclosures

Exchanges publish their own security information: how they store user funds, whether two-factor authentication and withdrawal allow-lists are available, and whether they run a bug bounty. We do not test any of these controls. We can only point to what an exchange says about itself, so read its own security page.

Proof of reserves

Some exchanges publish proof-of-reserves reports or attestations. We do not audit or assess them. Before a large deposit, read the latest report on the exchange's own site and decide for yourself how much weight it deserves.

Regulatory footprint

Licensing requirements vary a lot by country and change over time, so we do not display specific license numbers here. Before signing up, check the exchange's own legal/licensing page for your country and confirm the exchange is permitted to operate where you live.

Keeping figures current

We date the figures we publish and update them when we re-check. Where an exchange announces something material, such as a withdrawal suspension, we may show it with the date and a link to the exchange's own announcement. Always confirm current terms on the exchange before you act.

Your own safety checklist

  • Enable two-factor authentication (2FA) with an authenticator app, not just SMS.
  • Use a unique, strong password and a password manager — never reuse passwords across exchanges.
  • Only keep funds you are actively trading on an exchange; move the rest to self-custody.
  • Set up withdrawal address allow-listing if the exchange supports it.
  • Verify you are on the exchange's official domain before entering credentials — bookmark it directly.
  • Check the exchange is legally available in your country before depositing funds.