Koinly is a leading cryptocurrency tax software designed for investors and accountants. It supports over 800 exchanges and 50+ blockchains, including Coinbase, Binance, Ethereum, and Solana. The platform simplifies tax reporting by auto-syncing transactions, calculating capital gains, and generating compliant tax reports for over 100 countries, such as Form 8949 and Schedule D for the US, and HMRC reports for the UK. Key features include DeFi and NFT support, smart transfer matching, portfolio tracking, and tax loss harvesting. Its intuitive interface and API integrations make complex crypto tax calculations efficient and accurate.
Binance is one of the world's largest cryptocurrency exchanges by daily trading volume. Launched in 2017 by Changpeng Zhao, it enables users to buy, sell, and trade hundreds of cryptocurrencies through both spot and derivatives markets. Beyond trading, Binance offers services including savings and staking (Binance Earn), peer-to-peer trading, credit card payments, a crypto debit card, and developer tools via Binance Labs and LaunchPad. It also launched its own token, BNB, which plays a central role in its ecosystem. The platform is known for its extensive global reach and comprehensive service offerings"though it has faced regulatory scrutiny in multiple regions.
Kraken is a long-standing cryptocurrency exchange and financial services platform founded in 2011. It supports fiat-to-crypto and crypto-to-crypto trading across hundreds of assets, offers advanced tools for margin, futures, staking, and deep liquidity. Kraken is known for strong security practices, regulatory compliance across multiple jurisdictions, institutional services, and features like low spreads, multiple order types, and a robust API for heavier users.
Coinbase Global (NASDAQ: COIN) is the largest publicly traded cryptocurrency exchange in the United States, offering a platform for buying, selling, and storing digital assets including Bitcoin, Ethereum, and hundreds of altcoins. The company generates revenue through transaction fees, subscription services, and custodial solutions for institutional investors. As a regulated on-ramp to the crypto economy, Coinbase is a bellwether investment for those seeking exposure to the broader digital asset ecosystem without holding cryptocurrency directly.
Strike is a Bitcoin payments application built on the Lightning Network that enables instant, low-cost global money transfers. Founded by Jack Mallers, Strike allows users to send and receive payments in Bitcoin or fiat currency, convert between the two, and pay merchants using Bitcoin rails. The app is available in the US, El Salvador, and other markets. Strike also provides merchant payment processing tools and APIs, enabling businesses to accept Bitcoin payments that settle instantly in either Bitcoin or local currency.
CoinTracker is a cryptocurrency portfolio tracker and tax calculator that automatically syncs with major exchanges, wallets, and DeFi protocols. It generates IRS-compliant tax reports including Form 8949 and Schedule D, supports tax-loss harvesting, and handles complex DeFi, NFT, and staking transactions. Integrates with TurboTax and H&R Block for seamless filing.
Bitstamp is one of the longest-running cryptocurrency exchanges in the world, founded in 2011 in Slovenia and now headquartered in Luxembourg. The exchange is fully licensed in the EU and holds a BitLicense in New York. Bitstamp supports spot trading for over 80 cryptocurrencies with competitive fees and offers staking, lending, and institutional services. Known for its reliability, regulatory compliance, and transparent operations, Bitstamp has been a trusted platform for both retail and institutional traders for over a decade. The exchange was acquired by Robinhood in 2024.