What Crypto.com does

Crypto.com, founded in 2016 and headquartered in Singapore, operates a regulated, multi-asset financial platform that consolidates cryptocurrency trading, stock and ETF investing, derivatives, prediction markets, on-chain DeFi access, staking, crypto-backed Visa card spending, and travel booking into a single consumer application. The platform is delivered through a layered stack comprising the Crypto.com App (iOS/Android retail surface), the Crypto.com Exchange (Pro, an orderbook venue with maker/taker fees as low as 0.08%/0.18%), the Crypto.com Onchain self-custody wallet, and the Cronos EVM-compatible Layer 1 blockchain. Regulated subsidiaries include Foris Capital US LLC (SEC-registered broker-dealer, FINRA/SIPC member operating zero-commission stock trading), Crypto.com | Derivatives North America (CDNA, a CFTC-regulated derivatives exchange offering UpDown and Strike Options), and Foris DAX Middle East FZE (holder of the first UAE Central Bank Stored Value Facilities license, May 2026). Developer surfaces include a REST/WebSocket Exchange API, FIX 4.4 institutional connectivity, Pay SDK, MCP servers, and an AI Agent SDK for autonomous on-chain agents.

The company monetizes through a diversified mix: crypto and stock trading fees and spreads, Level Up subscription tiers (Basic free, Plus at $4.99/month, Pro at $29.99/month, Private requiring a 12-month CRO lockup starting at $50,000), CRO card cashback economics, staking and Earn interest products, derivatives contract fees, prediction market contract fees, merchant payment fees via Crypto.com Pay, and institutional custody and OTC services. The business serves retail crypto users, active traders, retail stock investors, prediction market participants, merchants, and institutional clients under a hybrid product-led and event-driven go-to-market model anchored by mainstream sponsorships including UFC Freedom 250 (June 14, 2026) and Crypto.com Arena naming rights. Geographic focus is global, with explicit disclosed operations in the United States, United Arab Emirates, South Korea, Mauritius, and the European Union under MiCA CASP authorization.

Crypto.com claims 150M+ registered users globally and 500,000+ users on its stock trading product. The platform supports 400+ crypto tokens, 9,000+ stocks and ETFs, and 25+ staking networks. Notable strategic actions include the May 2026 ~12% workforce reduction framed as AI-driven efficiency and crypto-market downturn response, an aggressive acquisition cadence in late 2024 (Watchdog Capital, Fintek Securities, Charterprime, Orion Principals), and high-profile partnerships with BlackRock (BUIDL collateral), FanDuel Predicts, High Roller Technologies, World Liberty Financial, Circle (USDC/EURC/CCTP on Cronos), TradingView (broker integration), Yuno and KG Inicis (merchant payments), and Bookit (Travel inventory). The company's competitive position rests on a regulatory footprint (CFTC, SEC, UAE SVF, MiCA, ISO 27001/27701/22301, PCI DSS Level 1) that is difficult to replicate at speed.

Name

Crypto.com

Legal name

Foris Inc.

Website

https://crypto.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2016

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

Crypto.com is a Singapore-headquartered, CFTC/SEC-regulated financial platform offering cryptocurrency trading, stock and ETF investing, prediction markets, derivatives, staking, and crypto payments to 150M+ registered users globally through mobile app, exchange, and on-chain wallet products.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Cryptocurrency Exchange and Digital Asset Trading Platform

NAICS

Securities and Commodity Exchanges (52321), Credit Card Issuing (522210), Financial Transactions Processing, Reserve, and Clearinghouse Activities (52232)

SIC

Security & Commodity Brokers, Dealers, Exchanges & Services (6200), Commodity Contracts Brokers & Dealers (6221), Personal Credit Institutions (6141)

akta.pro primary industry

Crypto Payments & Stablecoin Settlement Platforms (BPAMAFAL)

akta.pro secondary industries

Crypto Card Issuing & Card Programs (Debit/Credit/Prepaid) (FSADAIAC), Institutional / OTC Crypto Credit & Bilateral Lending (FSADAFAD), On/Off-Ramp Providers (Fiat↔Crypto) & Cash-In/Cash-Out Networks (FSADAIAE), Crypto-Digital Asset Market Making (Spot & Derivatives) (FSACANAJ)

Keywords

• Cryptocurrency exchange
• Digital asset trading
• Blockchain payments
• Defi staking services
• Prediction market derivatives

Headquarters

HQ city

Singapore

HQ country

Singapore

HQ region

Asia

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Software

Cost components

Technology or R&D, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Operations, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Crypto Trading Fees: Maker and taker fees as low as 0.08%/0.18% on the Crypto.com Exchange, with volume-based tiering. Additional spreads applied on instant buy/sell transactions via the app.
2. Stock Trading Commissions: Zero-commission stock and ETF trading for US users through Foris Capital US LLC. Revenue may be generated through payment for order flow, interest on uninvested cash, and securities lending (Securities Lending feature available to eligible users).
3. Level Up Subscription Tiers: Four-tier subscription model: Basic (free), Plus ($4.99/month), Pro ($29.99/month), and Private (12-month CRO lockup starting at $50,000). Higher tiers unlock elevated earn rates, zero-fee trading, airport lounge access, and VIP experiences.
4. CRO Token Ecosystem: Native token (Cronos/CRO) underpins the ecosystem with maximum supply of 100 billion. Token used for card rewards (up to 5% back), staking bonuses, Level Up tier qualification, Travel cashback (5%-35%), and exchange fee rebates (20% CRO rebate for one year on TradingView integration).
5. Derivatives Trading Fees: Fees charged on UpDown Options and Strike Options contracts via Crypto.com | Derivatives North America, including Exchange Fee and Technology Fee per contract, varying by crypto or FX options.
6. Prediction Market Trading: Revenue from trading fees on event contracts across sports, politics, economics, financials, and culture categories, all regulated by CFTC.
7. Crypto.com Pay Merchant Services: Payment gateway revenue from merchant integration, enabling crypto payments with automatic fiat settlement. Partnerships with Yuno (1,000+ merchant channels), KG Inicis (South Korea), and UAE government fee payments.
8. Stablecoin Earn Rewards: Crypto.com offers up to 4.2% APY on stablecoin balances (USDC) for Canadian users, though federal legislation banning stablecoin yield payments takes effect in 2027.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels12 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Crypto.com operates an all-in-one financial platform that lets consumers buy, sell and trade 400+ cryptocurrencies and 9,000+ US equities/ETFs through a mobile app, advanced exchange and self-custody onchain wallet. It layers on a Visa credit card with CRO cashback, on-chain staking, USD/EUR stablecoin earn accounts, CFTC-regulated prediction markets and derivatives (CDNA), merchant payment acceptance (Crypto.com Pay), institutional custody/prime/OTC services, and an in-app travel booking service, all anchored by the proprietary Cronos EVM Layer 1 blockchain and the CRO token.

Product overview

Crypto.com is an all-in-one financial platform offering a unified ecosystem of crypto, traditional finance, and emerging AI-powered services through multiple interconnected products. The core platform consists of the Crypto.com App (consumer mobile app), Crypto.com Exchange (advanced trading), and Crypto.com Onchain (self-custody wallet), supported by blockchain infrastructure through Cronos. The product portfolio spans cryptocurrency trading (400+ coins), stock trading (9,000+ stocks), derivatives (UpDown Options, Strike Options), prediction markets (sports, politics, economics, culture), and travel booking. Rewards programs include the Visa Card (up to 5% CRO back), Earn (savings), Staking (up to 17.62% APR), and Level Up subscription tiers. Developer tools include AI Agent SDK for autonomous agents, Pay SDK for merchants, MCP servers, and Exchange API. The platform is CFTC and SEC regulated with 150M+ registered users globally.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Crypto.com Exchange: Advanced trading platform for experienced traders offering deeper liquidity, trading bots, and complex order types.
• Whale Baskets
• Crypto.com Travel
• Crypto.com Sports
• Crypto.com Predictions
• Onchain Wallet
• Level Up
• Crypto.com Visa Card

Products and services

• Crypto.com App All-in-one mobile application for retail users to buy, sell and trade 400+ cryptocurrencies with USD, manage stock and ETF holdings, trade CFTC-regulated prediction markets, manage a crypto-backed Visa card with up to 5% CRO cashback, earn yield through Earn and Staking, and book travel with CRO rewards.
• Crypto.com Exchange Advanced trading platform for experienced and institutional users featuring spot orderbook trading, advanced order types (stop-loss, OCO, iceberg), automated bots (DCA, Grid, TWAP), OTC desk access, REST/WebSocket and FIX 4.4 APIs, and TradingView broker integration across crypto, commodities, indices and equity perpetuals.
• Crypto.com Onchain Wallet Self-custody Web3 wallet giving users full control of their private keys and assets, with multi-chain access, cross-chain bridging, DeFi protocol integration across hundreds of DApps, and swap/stake functionality on mobile and as a Chrome browser extension.
• Crypto.com Pay Payment solution for merchants and payment gateways enabling them to accept cryptocurrency from customers and settle automatically in fiat or approved stablecoins. Integrated with Yuno (1,000+ global merchant channels), KG Inicis (South Korea), KSNET (South Korea), and the Dubai Department of Finance for UAE government fee payments.
• Crypto.com Visa Card Crypto-backed Visa Signature credit card offering CRO cashback (up to 5%) on everyday purchases, with tiered benefits including higher earn rates, complimentary airport lounge access (Priority Pass), and VIP experiences for higher-tier Level Up subscribers.
• Crypto.com Earn Crypto savings product that pays yield on 21+ supported cryptocurrencies and stablecoins, with rates varying by token, lockup term (flexible or 3-month fixed) and Level Up tier, and an additional 1% p.a. CRO boost for Private Members.
• Crypto.com Staking On-chain staking service allowing users to secure supported proof-of-stake networks and earn rewards, supporting 25+ tokens including ATOM (17.62% APR), KSM (10.98%), GRT (9.46%), SOL (5.32%), CRO (5.03%), ETH (2.80%), ADA (1.73%) and SUI (1.44%), with flexible unbonding on most chains.
• Crypto.com Derivatives (UpDown Options and Strike Options) CFTC-regulated derivatives exchange products (UpDown Options and Strike Options) offered to US users with clearly defined risk and reward, minimum US$10 per trade, Exchange Fee and Technology Fee per contract, and pre-resolution exit capability.
• Crypto.com Predictions Prediction market platform for trading event contracts on politics, economics, financials, culture and sports categories, operating as CFTC-regulated event contracts under Crypto.com | Derivatives North America, with US$10 minimum trade and ability to exit before resolution.
• Crypto.com Sports Sports prediction market for trading CFTC-regulated event contracts on football, basketball and other sporting events, available to US users who can fund positions with USD or crypto and receive settlement in USD.
• Crypto.com Stocks Zero-commission stock and ETF trading for US users via the SEC-registered broker-dealer Foris Capital US LLC, providing access to 9,000+ equities, fractional shares, Whale Baskets portfolio-mirroring products, securities lending, and up to 3% ACATS transfer bonuses, all integrated into the Crypto.com App.
• Crypto.com Baskets Themed token and equity baskets enabling one-tap diversification, including the AI Basket Builder, auto-rebalancing, recurring purchases, and crypto baskets plus equity Whale Baskets that mirror the portfolios of named investors.
• Crypto.com NFTs NFT marketplace platform within the Crypto.com ecosystem where users can browse, buy, sell and trade digital collectibles and non-fungible tokens.
• Crypto.com IRAs Self-directed crypto Individual Retirement Accounts allowing US users to hold cryptocurrencies in tax-advantaged retirement accounts, with embedded 401(k) rollover via Capitalize to locate and transfer legacy workplace retirement balances into IRAs.
• Crypto.com Travel In-app travel booking service powered by Bookit, providing access to over one million global hotel, flight, cruise, car rental and live experience listings, with 5–35% CRO cashback rewards for Level Up subscribers and an additional 6% when paying with Crypto.com Pay or the Crypto.com Visa Card.
• Crypto.com Custody Institutional-grade custody solution providing secure storage and management of digital assets for institutional clients, complementing Crypto.com's retail Account Protection Programme.
• Crypto.com Prime Institutional services suite including OTC block trading, a VIP portal, market maker program and dedicated relationship management for hedge funds, family offices, market makers and other high-volume clients.
• Cronos (EVM Layer 1 blockchain) EVM-compatible Layer 1 blockchain built and operated by Crypto.com to host DeFi applications, smart contracts and the CRO token economy, including native USDC and EURC stablecoins integrated through Circle's Cross-Chain Transfer Protocol (CCTP) for dollar and euro settlement.
• Crypto.com Exchange API Public REST and WebSocket APIs (alongside FIX 4.4 institutional connectivity) that allow developers and trading firms to automate trading, retrieve market data, manage accounts and integrate Crypto.com Exchange functionality into their own applications.
• AI Agent SDK Software development kit for building, training and deploying AI-driven agents on the Cronos blockchain that can interact with smart contracts, execute complex trading strategies and navigate the DeFi ecosystem autonomously.
• Crypto.com Pay SDK Software development kit that allows merchants and payment integrators to embed Crypto.com Pay's cryptocurrency acceptance and automatic fiat settlement flows directly into their own commerce, mobile and e-commerce applications.

Quantifiable outcome

• 150 million+ registered users globally
• +6 more outcomes

Named customers10 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

Yes

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration13 records

AI capability8 records

Feature9 records

Partnerships

14 partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• CoinGeckominorOthers · 30 June 2026Crypto.com identified as one of approximately six licensed incumbents (alongside Coinbase, Kraken, Bitstamp, Bitpanda, OKX) positioned to absorb displaced EU users following MiCA's July 1, 2026 grandfathering deadline. MiCA requires CASP authorization, with only ~210 of 1,200+ VASP entities having converted.
• Iskandar Vanblarcum (Individual Hire)minorOthers · 30 June 2026Crypto.com appointed Iskandar Vanblarcum (OKX alumnus) as Managing Director of its Exchange platform, focusing on expanding institutional offerings including regulated prediction markets. Hire reflects strategy to leverage experience in digital assets and traditional finance to develop secure, regulated platform for on-chain derivatives and real-world assets.
• CirclecoreTechnology or Integration · 25 June 2026Circle integration bringing native USDC and EURC stablecoins plus Cross-Chain Transfer Protocol (CCTP) to the Cronos blockchain—first network to integrate all three Circle products simultaneously. Native USDC serves as dollar settlement layer for Cronos App trading stocks, crypto, and prediction markets. MiCA-compliant EURC offers euro-denominated options. Aligned with upcoming Cronos App mobile platform and Crypto.com's 150M+ user base for on-chain activity and DeFi growth.
• World Liberty Financial (WLFI)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 15 June 2026Trump family cryptocurrency company partnered with Crypto.com for Truth Social prediction market integration, announced alongside UFC Freedom 250 event. WLFI contributed $250,000 to expand UFC bonus pool to record $1.65 million, paid in WLFI's USD1 stablecoin. Trump Media transferred 2,650 BTC (~$204.93M) to Crypto.com custody on May 22, 2026. Partnership positions Crypto.com as infrastructure provider for Trump's crypto ventures.
• YunocoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 12 June 2026Payment gateway integration announced June 2026, enabling Yuno's global merchant network (1,000+ channels) to accept Crypto.com Pay cryptocurrency payments. Yuno merchants across 300,000 UK shops benefit from protection against crypto price fluctuations while supporting multiple cryptocurrencies. Represents broader trend of mainstream financial institutions adopting cryptocurrency and stablecoin capabilities.
• FanDuel PredictscoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 9 June 2026Partnership announced June 9, 2026, expanding FanDuel Predicts (prediction market unit of Flutter Entertainment) through integration with Crypto.com's CFTC-regulated exchange. Adds sports and entertainment event contracts alongside existing CME Group offering, giving customers access to combination event contracts ranging from $0.01 to $0.99 ahead of the World Cup.
• Fanatics MarketsminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 4 June 2026Fanatics Markets expanded its loyalty program (FanCash rewards on trades) to its prediction markets platform using Crypto.com's federally regulated infrastructure. Launches alongside FIFA World Cup 2026 as part of ADI Predictstreet partnership, across 23 US states and four territories.
• TradingViewcoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 2 June 2026Crypto.com Exchange integrated as broker on TradingView, the dominant charting platform for active traders. Enables chart-to-order execution across crypto, commodities, indices, and equity perpetuals. New users receive 20% CRO rebate on trading fees for one year. Expands Crypto.com Exchange's distribution by tapping into TradingView's user base of active traders and chart analysts.
• CapitalizeminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 19 May 2026Embedded Rollover API partnership integrating Capitalize's technology into Crypto.com's platform, enabling users to digitally locate and transfer legacy 401(k) accounts into Individual Retirement Accounts (IRAs). Transforms a traditionally months-long process into a simplified, frictionless digital experience. Capitalize's rollover technology has powered billions of dollars in retirement account transfers.
• UAE Central Bank / Dubai Department of FinancecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 12 May 2026Stored Value Facilities (SVF) license granted by UAE Central Bank in May 2026, making Crypto.com the first virtual asset service provider to receive this regulatory status in the UAE. Activates strategic partnership with Dubai Finance, enabling UAE residents to pay government service fees using digital assets. Settlements processed in UAE dirhams or Central Bank-approved dirham-backed stablecoins. Future integrations planned with Emirates Airlines and Dubai Duty Free.
• BookitcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 6 May 2026White-label travel infrastructure partnership powering Crypto.com Travel, launched May 2026. Provides access to over 1 million global travel listings (hotels, flights, cruises, car rentals, live experiences) and approximately 20 million event tickets. Supports Crypto.com's strategy to diversify beyond financial trading into everyday consumer services while deepening CRO token utility through tiered cashback rewards (5%-35%) for Level Up subscribers.
• BlackRockcoreTechnology or Integration · 28 April 2026BlackRock's BUIDL tokenized Treasury fund (now over $2 billion AUM) accepted as trading collateral on Crypto.com Exchange, positioning BUIDL as market infrastructure for institutional traders seeking yield on Treasury-backed collateral while trading digital assets.
• High Roller Technologies (ROLR)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 15 April 2026Definitive agreement (announced April 15, 2026) with NYSE-listed High Roller Technologies to launch event-based prediction markets in the US using Crypto.com | Derivatives North America's CFTC-regulated exchange and clearinghouse infrastructure. High Roller's ROLR brand serves as consumer-facing platform. Supported by additional partnerships with Lines.com for marketing (April 16) and Big 4 consultancy for regulatory licensing. Bernstein projects US prediction market opportunity exceeding $1 trillion annually.
• KG IniciscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 March 2026Strategic partnership integrating Crypto.com Pay into KG Inicis's extensive merchant network across South Korea (announced March 2026). Enables foreign tourists to make cryptocurrency purchases at participating retail, hospitality, and entertainment outlets. Merchants receive settlement flexibility in either fiat currency or cryptocurrency, reducing volatility exposure while maintaining regulatory compliance. Positions South Korea as a leader in fintech-enabled tourism innovation.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights7 records

Broad incumbents

• eToro: eToro is a multi-asset retail brokerage offering stocks, ETFs, and crypto trading via a social-copy-trading platform. Both companies target mainstream consumers with zero-commission stock trading alongside crypto and pursue multi-asset 'all-in-one app' positioning, with Crypto.com's Whale Baskets offering a similar thematic/portfolio-mirroring value proposition.
• Robinhood: Robinhood is a U.S. retail brokerage offering zero-commission stocks, ETFs, options, and an integrated crypto trading product. Both platforms target U.S. retail investors with zero-commission stock trading, fractional shares, and multi-asset wallets; Robinhood is also expanding into sports/event contracts via Robinhood Prediction Markets, directly competing with Crypto.com's CFTC-regulated prediction vertical.

Direct peers

• OKX: OKX is a global crypto exchange offering spot, derivatives, OKX Wallet, OKX Earn, and a self-custody Web3 platform. Both companies run multi-product mobile-first platforms with token ecosystems (CRO vs. OKB), advanced derivatives, and self-custody wallets. OKX was named in the EU MiCA 'licensed incumbent' cohort and is the source of Crypto.com's new Exchange Managing Director hire.
• Bitstamp: Bitstamp is one of the longest-running U.S.-licensed crypto exchanges (now owned by Robinhood), offering spot trading for institutional and retail clients. Both companies compete in regulated spot markets and were named together as licensed EU MiCA incumbents positioned to absorb displaced users after the July 2026 grandfathering deadline.
• Gemini: Gemini is a U.S.-regulated cryptocurrency exchange and custodian founded by the Winklevoss twins, offering spot trading, staking, and the Gemini Earn product. Both companies target U.S. compliance-first retail and institutional crypto clients, and Gemini was specifically cited alongside Crypto.com as a 2026 layoff peer citing AI-driven efficiency.
• KuCoin: KuCoin is a global cryptocurrency exchange offering spot, derivatives, staking, earn, and a token ecosystem (KCS). Both platforms target international crypto-native retail traders with multi-product mobile apps, native-token subscription rewards, and similar aggressive listing strategies across 400+ tokens.
• Kraken: Kraken is a U.S.-headquartered cryptocurrency exchange offering spot trading, staking, futures, and an institutional custody/prop trading arm. Both companies target advanced retail and institutional traders, compete on liquidity and fees, and pursue European regulatory positioning under MiCA; Kraken was specifically named alongside Crypto.com as one of the six licensed EU incumbents.
• Coinbase: Coinbase is the largest publicly listed U.S. cryptocurrency exchange, offering spot trading, staking, custody, and an institutional prime brokerage. Both platforms compete directly for U.S. retail traders, share CFTC/SEC-registered regulated brokerage models (Coinbase Derivatives vs. CDNA; Foris Capital vs. Coinbase brokerage), and pursue multi-asset expansion including prediction markets and tokenized assets.
• Binance: Binance is the world's largest crypto exchange by spot and derivatives volume, serving global retail and institutional clients with trading, staking, earn, and a native BNB-token ecosystem. Both platforms operate all-in-one mobile apps with layered subscriptions and token-linked rewards, and compete head-to-head for non-U.S. crypto volume and derivatives share.
• Bybit: Bybit is a global derivatives-heavy crypto exchange offering perpetual futures, spot, copy trading, and an integrated Web3 wallet. Both companies compete for global derivatives volume and active trader share with maker/taker fee structures, bot offerings (DCA/Grid/TWAP), and aggressive event sponsorship budgets.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance8 records

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Profiles9 records

Subsidiaries5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds3 records

Investors3 records

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M&A11 records

Investments36 records

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