Crypto Exchanges
We are going to address only Bitcoin since it is the most popular and valuable crypto currency.
Bitcoin
Bitcoin is a cryptocurrency and worldwide payment system. The first decentralized digital currency, the system operations without a central bank and enables peer-to-peer transactions to take place between users. Bitcoin was founded in 2009
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Etoro
Etoro is a social investment marketplace for people to trade currencies, commodities, CFD stocks and indices online. Etoro has registered offices in Israel, Cyprus and the UK.
Cryptopia
Founded in New Zealand, Cryptopia is a marketplace enabling an individual to sell anything to anyone across the world in exchange for cryptocurrency. It enables you to sell/buy items free or charge.
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Kraken
Considered one of the best Bitcoin/cryptocurrency exchanges, Kraken provides reliability, high security environment, legal compliance, and advanced order type like stop-loss orders. Kraken was established in 2011 with its headquarters in San Francisco, California.
Coinbase
A digital currency wallet and platform which enables merchants and consumers to transact with new digital currencies such as Bitcoin, Ethereum and Litecoin. Coinbase as founded in 2012 with its headquarters being situation in San Francisco, California.
Bittrex
Supporting more than 190 cryptocurrencies Bitterex offers trading in many cryptocurrencies, tokens and newer coins. Bittrex was found in Las Vegas.
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BitFinex
BitFinex offers fast transactions between various cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin, Ethereum, Litecoin, Ethereum Classic, Ripple, Lota, Zcash, Dash, and Monero. Moreover, it is said to offer high security, margin funding, leverage trading. BitFinex was established in 2012 in Hong Kong.
Coinmama
With not needing initial crypotocurrency Coinmama can use normal cash for buying cryptocurrencies. Coinmama covers about 200 countries, more than that of Bitcoin/cryptocurrency exchanges. Its headquarters are situated in the Virgin Islands.
LocalBitcoins
Considered on of the best cryptocurrency exchanges for peer to peer trading, LocalBitcoins offers and allows users to trade among themselves individually. It offers lower fees. In addition, it offers a resolution system, and a rating system for traders.
Gemini
A New York based exchange, Gemini only trades three currencies: US dollars, Bitcoin and Ethereum. It offers high security and compliance, ultra modern cold storage system that stores information offline, access controls, and multifactor authentication. In addition, Gemini has low fees.
Bisq
Bisq is a decentralized, private and peer-to-peer Bitcoin/crypotcurrency exchange. It uses a high level of encryption, and allows you to access instantly with no registration requirements. Bisq also has low fees and offers arbitration.
Bitstamp
With an easy to use interface, Bitstamp is a Bitcoin/cryptocurrency exchange with very high volume with improved security features. Bitstamp was founded in 2011 with its headquarters in Luxembourg.
CEX.IO
CEX.IO offers security, high liquidity, and cross-platform trading. It also offers lower fees, margin trading, almost 100% uptime. It is headquartered in London, UK.
BitPanda
Based in Austria, BitPanda offers a wide range of payment methods and good prices. It offers low fees for buying bitcoins with a credit/debit card in Europe.
Paxful
Similar to that of Local Bitcoins, Paxful is a peer-to-peer bitcoin marketplace connecting buyers with sellers. The platform accepts clients globally with numerous payment methods available, fiat currencies & anonymity due to the service offered. Paxful is located in Delaware, US.
Bitso
Bitso is the leading exchange in the Mexican cryptocurrency space. Bitso allows users to exchange Bitcoin, Ether, Ripple and Bitcoin cash for Mexican Pesos. Coin-to-coin trading is available at the exchange.
Bitso accepts Mexican Peso(MXN) bank transfers, and users can also deposit and withdraw directly MXN through the Ripple Gateway. However, due to predominately Mexican cryptocurrency space it is mainly suitable for locals which can play as a disadvantage on the other hand.
Coin ATM Radar
Being widely known Coin ATM Radar enables the exchange of cash to bitcoin and bitcoin to cash. It provides security and anonymity, user-friendliness and availability as well as financial inclusion.
However, some of the disadvantages associated with the platform are its fees/costs as it is believed to charge a lot in commission. Secondly, service reliability as users report some machines as non-functional. Coin ATM was founded in 2000 in Kosovo.
Coincheck
Founded in Tokyo, Japan Coincheck is a bitcoin wallet and exchange service. The platform operates exchanges between Bitcoin/Ether and Fiat currencies in Japan as well as bitcoin transactions and storage in some countries worldwide. The company also supports the buying and selling of Ether, SAO, Lisk and Ethereum Classic.
Blockchain
Launched 30 August, 2011, Blockchain is a cryptocurrency wallet most recognised for the way in which the service stores, buys and transacts digital assets. The service provides data on recent transactions, mined blocks in the bitcoin blockchain, charts on the bitcoin economy, and statistics as well as resources for developers.
Although blockchain has been know for its uncertain regulatory status, control, security and privacy, the service on the other hand, provides high quality data, ecosystem simplification & lower transaction costs. The blockchain headquarters are situated in Luxembourg.
KeepKey
An HD wallet, Keepkey allows you to generate and store an unlimited number of private keys. The Keepkey wallet enables the storage and transaction of a variety of cryptocurrencies including Ethereum, Litecoin, Dash, Dogecoin and Namecoin. Keepkey integrates with the wallet software on your computer by taking over private key generation, private key storage and transaction signing.
Electrum
Founded in 2011, Electrum is a desktop bitcoin wallet that is compatible with multiple operating platforms such as Windows, Mac and Linux. Electrum is considered one of the most secure bitcoin wallets available today which is due largely to the encryption techniques it uses to secure your private keys.
Moreover, despite the numerous cryptocurrencies on the market, Electrum solely focuses on bitcoin making it fast and efficient at times. Electrum’s core features is its integration with the major hardware wallets such as Trezor ad Ledger Nano S.
Armory
Armory is a secure and full featured solution available for users and institutions to generate and store Bitcoin private keys. Users are empowered with multiple encrypted Bitcoin wallets and permanent one-time ‘paper backups’.
Moreover, Armory pioneered cold storage managing offline bitcoin wallets using a computer that never touches the internet.
Blockstream Green
Regarded as the Android version of GreenAddress, Greenbits is a multi-signature wallet that supports hardware wallets such as Trezor and Ledger. Greenbits encrypts all your data and keys and a backup is made by writing down the 24-word seed provided in the app.
Greenbits, however, relies on GreenAddress’s servers for transaction data, and also uses Electrum servers for extra verification.
Schildbach Wallet (Bitcoin Wallet)
Bitcoin wallet is an HD walled which generates a new address for each transaction making it difficult for spying and tracking your payments.
Bitcoin wallet is more secure than most mobile bitcoin wallets because it connects directly to the Bitcoin network with SPV. Certain wallets connect to centralized serves for transaction information.
Counterwallet
Enables non-technical users to create and trade any type of Bitcoin-based token. The service has a simple user interface that supports multiple bitcoin wallets. Encryption by counterwallet enables maximum security.
Luno
Luno (formerly know as Bitx) is a Bitcoin exchange/wallet provider. The provider expands over 42 countries and provides bitcoin services similar to of of Coinbase.
On contrary, Luno were able to make their Bitcoin wallets and exchange services available in countries where Coinbase exchange services were/are not supported. Luno allows users to buys and sell Bitcoin through bank transfers, SEPA transfer, Interbank GIRO/IBFT and EFT.
BTC.com
BTC.com is a multi-platform Bitcoin wallet. It provides an easy to use and highly secure platform. Moreover, with over 13 languages and over 25 currency denominations, BTC.com is never exposed to, or in control of user funds. The wallet syncs across devices, making it simple for you to access your bitcoin anywhere.
Bitcoin Core
Bitcoin Core is the reference implementation of bitcoin. The service offers high levels of security, privacy and stability. However, Bitcoin Core has few features and consumes a lot of space and memory Electrum.
Mycellium
Recognised as one of the best mobile wallets in the bitcoin industry, mycelium is a highly integrated bitcoin company specializing in hardware, software and security. The mycelium wallet is a mobile wallet that allows you to store, send and trade bitcoins.
Functions can be done on one account or multiple accounts that have enterprise-level security features. Compatible with that of IOS and Android, the wallet offers five account types, HD (Hierarchical Deterministic), Bit ID (open protocol), Single Address accounts, ‘Watch Only’ accounts and hardware (for online devices).
Ledger Nano
Ledger Nano is a Bitcoin, Ethereum and Altcoins hardware wallet, based on robust safety features or storing cryptographic assets and securing digital payments. The device connects to any computer(USB) and embeds a secure OLED display to double-check and confirm each transaction with a single tap on its side buttons.
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