Crypto companies
What each company is, where it is registered, when it launched, and — the part most directories leave out — its incident record with an explicit verdict on whether funds were ever recovered. This is the reference; the scores live in the ratings.
1inchA decentralized exchange aggregator launched in 2019. It routes a trade across many on-chain liquidity sources to find better prices, from your own wallet.
AaveDeFi lending protocol whose V1 went live in 2020, evolved from 2017's ETHLend. You supply and borrow crypto via overcollateralized pools; built by Aave Labs.
AerodromeThe largest decentralized exchange on Base, launched in 2023. Its ve(3,3) automated market maker lets you swap and provide liquidity from your own wallet.
BalancerAn Ethereum decentralized exchange and automated market maker, live since 2020, with flexible multi-token pools that also work as automated index portfolios.
BinanceGlobal crypto exchange founded in 2017 by Changpeng Zhao, one of the largest by trading volume, with spot, futures, staking and the BNB ecosystem.
BitfinexLong-running crypto exchange founded in 2012, operated by iFinex, which also owns Tether. Offers spot, margin and derivatives trading.
BitgetGlobal crypto exchange founded in 2018, led by CEO Gracy Chen and known for copy trading, futures and the self-custody Bitget Wallet.
Crypto derivatives exchange founded in 2014, known for Bitcoin perpetual swaps and high-leverage trading. Operated by HDR Global Trading Limited.
Austrian crypto exchange and broker founded in Vienna in 2014, offering crypto, stocks, ETFs and metals. Holds MiCA licences to serve the EEA.
BitstampCrypto exchange founded in 2011 with European roots, now owned by Robinhood and operating under a Luxembourg MiCA licence. One of the sector's oldest.
BitvavoAmsterdam-based crypto exchange founded in 2018, one of Europe's largest euro-denominated platforms, licensed under MiCA by the Dutch regulator AFM.
Blockchain.comOne of the oldest crypto brands, founded in 2011: a self-custody wallet, an exchange and a Bitcoin block explorer, formerly Blockchain.info.
BybitGlobal crypto exchange founded in 2018 by Ben Zhou, headquartered in Dubai, known for derivatives, deep futures liquidity and spot trading.
ChainlinkDecentralized oracle network live since 2019 that feeds real-world data and prices to smart contracts across blockchains. Built by Chainlink Labs; token LINK.
CircleUS issuer of the USDC stablecoin, founded 2013 and listed on the NYSE as CRCL since 2025. USDC is backed by cash and short-dated US Treasuries.
CoinbaseUS-listed crypto exchange founded in 2012, known for a compliance-first approach and a beginner-friendly app. Publicly traded on the Nasdaq as COIN.
CompoundDeFi lending protocol on Ethereum, live on mainnet since 2018. Supply crypto to earn interest or borrow against collateral; governed on-chain by COMP holders.
Crypto.comSingapore-based crypto exchange and app founded in 2016 (originally Monaco), issuer of the CRO token and the Cronos chain, known for its Visa cards.
CurveA decentralized exchange built for stablecoins and similar-priced assets, live since 2020. Its AMM gives low-slippage, low-fee swaps between pegged tokens.
Crypto options and derivatives exchange launched in 2016, known for Bitcoin and Ether options and futures. Acquired by Coinbase in 2025.
dYdXDecentralized perpetuals exchange founded in 2017. It moved from an Ethereum layer-2 (v3) to its own Cosmos appchain, the dYdX Chain, for v4.
EthenaIssuer of USDe, a synthetic dollar launched in 2024. It holds crypto collateral hedged with short perpetual futures to stay near $1, not fiat reserves.
Self-custody desktop and mobile crypto wallet launched in 2015, with a built-in exchange and support for thousands of assets across many blockchains.
Gate.ioGlobal crypto exchange launched in 2013, known for a very wide token selection and regular proof-of-reserves attestations. Registered in the Cayman Islands.
GeminiUS crypto exchange founded in 2014 by the Winklevoss twins, operated by Gemini Trust Company and regulated by New York's NYDFS.
GMXA non-custodial perpetual and spot exchange launched in 2021 on Arbitrum. It lets traders take leveraged positions on-chain from their own wallet.
HTXGlobal crypto exchange founded in 2013 as Huobi and rebranded HTX in 2023, now associated with Justin Sun and the TRON ecosystem.
HyperliquidHigh-performance on-chain perpetuals exchange running on its own layer-1 blockchain. Non-custodial order book; HYPE is the native token, airdropped in 2024.
KrakenUS crypto exchange founded in 2011 and live since 2013, known for security, deep spot liquidity and a long track record. Operated by Payward, Inc.
KuCoinGlobal crypto exchange founded in 2017, known for a wide altcoin selection. Recovered fully from a $280M hack in 2020; settled US charges in 2025.
France's best-known hardware-wallet maker, founded in 2014. Its secure-element devices store crypto keys offline, paired with the Ledger Live app.
LidoEthereum's largest liquid staking protocol, live since 2020. Stake ETH and receive stETH, a liquid token usable across DeFi while it earns rewards.
The most widely used self-custody Ethereum wallet, built by Consensys and launched in 2016. Runs as a browser extension and mobile app for EVM chains.
MEXCGlobal crypto exchange founded in 2018 and registered in Seychelles, known for a very wide altcoin selection, early token listings and its MX utility token.
MorphoDeFi lending protocol from Morpho Labs (not the butterfly). Morpho Blue provides immutable, isolated lending markets, with curator-run vaults layered on top.
OKXGlobal crypto exchange founded in 2017 (formerly OKEx), operated by Seychelles-registered Aux Cayes Fintech, offering spot, futures and Web3 services.
Ondo FinanceAsset manager tokenizing US Treasuries and other real-world assets. Founded in 2021, its OUSG and USDY tokens track short-term Treasury exposure on-chain.
PancakeSwapThe largest decentralized exchange on BNB Chain, launched in 2020. Its automated market maker lets anyone swap tokens on-chain, governed by CAKE.
Self-custody multichain crypto wallet launched in 2021, first built for Solana and now covering Ethereum, Bitcoin, Base and Polygon via app and extension.
Self-custody EVM wallet built by DeBank and launched in 2021, known for previewing and risk-checking each transaction before you sign. Non-custodial.
RaydiumA Solana-based decentralized exchange and automated market maker, launched in 2021. Swap tokens, provide liquidity, and access new Solana token launches.
US broker founded in 2013 and public on the Nasdaq as HOOD; its app lets customers buy, sell and withdraw crypto commission-free alongside stocks.
SafePalAir-gapped hardware wallet maker founded in 2018 and backed by Binance Labs. Its S1 device signs offline via QR codes, paired with the SafePal app.
SushiSwapA decentralized exchange launched in 2020, running on Ethereum and many other chains. Its automated market maker lets you swap tokens from your own wallet.
Swiss hardware wallet, founded 2017, that keeps crypto keys on an EAL6+ chip inside a tap-to-use NFC smart card — no screen, no seed phrase by default.
TetherIssuer of USDT, the largest stablecoin by supply. Founded in 2014 and registered offshore, Tether reports reserves backed largely by US Treasury bills.
Maker of the first hardware wallet, launched in 2014 by SatoshiLabs in Prague. Trezor devices store crypto keys offline with open-source firmware.
Trust WalletSelf-custody multi-chain crypto wallet launched in 2017 and acquired by Binance in 2018. Available as a mobile app and browser extension.
UniswapThe largest decentralized exchange, launched in 2018. Its automated market maker lets anyone swap Ethereum tokens on-chain without an intermediary.
Self-custody multichain wallet and DeFi portfolio tracker, launched in 2016 by Zerion. Non-custodial, spanning Ethereum and dozens of EVM chains.