The Crypto Watchdog You Actually Need

We evaluate 20+ data points across six categories: regulatory licensing, proof of reserves, complaint and withdrawal history, KYC transparency, security audits, and team accountability. Each category is weighted and combined into a 0–10 trust score. No platform can pay to improve its score.

No. We do not accept payment for listings, reviews, or trust score changes. Some listed platforms have affiliate arrangements — these are disclosed on each page — but affiliate status has zero influence on the trust score or ranking order.

A trust score of 8.0 or above. This means the platform holds valid regulatory licenses, has a clean complaint history, publishes proof of reserves, and has passed our security and transparency checks. It is not a guarantee — it reflects our current research.

A trust score below 5.0. This indicates serious concerns — unresolved withdrawal complaints, missing licensing, anonymous ownership, or confirmed scam reports. We strongly advise caution before depositing funds on any flagged platform.

Scores are reviewed when we receive new complaint data, when a platform changes ownership or licensing status, or at minimum every 90 days for all active listings. Major incidents trigger an immediate re-evaluation.

Use the "Report a Scam" link in the navigation or contact us directly. We investigate every report. If we can verify the issue, we update the trust score and publish a scam alert within 48 hours.

We are independent. Some platforms on this site have affiliate agreements — meaning we may earn a commission if you sign up through our links. This is always disclosed on the relevant page. Affiliate status has absolutely no bearing on trust scores or rankings.

First, stop sending any additional funds — scammers often ask for more under the guise of fees or taxes. Document everything: transaction IDs, wallet addresses, screenshots of communications. Report to your local financial regulator and submit a report to us. While cryptocurrency transactions are generally irreversible, law enforcement has recovered funds in major cases.