CEX.IO

CEX.IO supports buying, selling, trading, holding, and earning cryptocurrency, with staking and savings products shown on its page.

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About CEX.IO

CEX.IO is a cryptocurrency platform for buying, selling, trading, holding and earning digital assets. It lists spot trading, instant swaps, a crypto wallet with account-to-account transfers, funding by credit or debit card, bank transfer and e-wallets, plus staking and savings products and a referral program.

Use requires account creation and identity verification before buying or depositing crypto. The page states that certain deposits and trading functions are unavailable during MiCA regulatory updates, with balance checks and withdrawals still accessible, and that staking and savings are not available in the US and EEA.

Key features

  • Buy, sell, trade, hold and earn cryptocurrencies
  • Spot trading and instant asset swaps
  • Staking and savings products, not available in US and EEA
  • Funding via card, bank transfer and e-wallets
  • Crypto deposits and withdrawals, plus account-to-account transfers
  • Identity verification required before buying or depositing crypto
Best for: Individuals, professionals, and institutions that want to buy, sell, trade, hold, and earn cryptocurrency in one place.
Good for
  • States licensing as a Money Services Business with FinCEN
  • States completion of Level 1 PCI DSS security audits
  • Supports cards, bank transfers and e-wallets for funding
Watch out for
  • Certain deposits and trading functions unavailable during MiCA regulatory updates
  • Staking and savings not available in the US and EEA
  • Identity verification required before buying or depositing crypto

CEX.IO at a glance

Website
cex.io
Type
Website
Pricing
Not confirmed. Check the site
Platforms
Web
Open source
Not stated
Language
English
Last checked
Oct 5, 2026 · Online when checked
Listed
Oct 5, 2026

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CEX.IO FAQ

How do I start using CEX.IO?
Create an account, complete identity verification, then buy or deposit crypto to access services.
Is staking available in my region?
The page states staking and savings are not available in the US and EEA.
What does the MiCA notice mean for my account?
Certain functions including deposits and trading are unavailable, but balances can be checked and fiat and crypto withdrawals remain available through the user menu.
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