#1 Rated Broker

AscendEX

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Best Crypto Exchanges in North Korea 2026

Top crypto exchanges accepting traders from North Korea. Compare globally licensed platforms by fees, regulation, and supported assets.

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Updated 28 May 2026Rankings are editorially independent — never influenced by commercial partnerships

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Based on our 2026 quantitative rating of 6 brokers, AscendEX (3.13/5), Yellow Card, and Bitrue rank as the top choices. AscendEX leads with regulation from MAS and 0 pips min spread. Rankings are calculated algorithmically — no paid placements.

#1 AscendEX — 3.13/5 · Regulated: MAS · Min deposit: $0
#2 Yellow Card — 3.13/5 · Regulated: SEC, FSP
#3 Bitrue — 3.11/5 · Regulated: MAS

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AscendEX

MAS

3.1/ 5

Min. Deposit

Max Leverage

1:100

Spreads From

0 pips

Commission

0.1

MAS Singapore registered
Margin and futures trading

Fees Regulation

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Yellow Card

SECFSP

3.1/ 5

Min. Deposit

Max Leverage

1:1

Spreads From

0 pips

Commission

Pan-Africa presence in 20 countries
Local currency on/off ramps (mobile money)

Fees Regulation

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Bitrue

MAS

3.1/ 5

Min. Deposit

Max Leverage

1:100

Spreads From

0 pips

Commission

0.098

Strong XRP ecosystem
MAS regulated

Fees Regulation

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SwissBorg

FCA

3.1/ 5

Min. Deposit

Max Leverage

1:1

Spreads From

0 pips

Commission

0.25

Yield earning on crypto
CHSB token rewards

Fees Regulation

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KuCoin

FSA

3.0/ 5

Min. Deposit

Max Leverage

1:100

Spreads From

0.1 pips

Commission

0.1

Staking, lending and bot trading
Copy trading available

Fees Regulation

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CoinEx

FSA

3.0/ 5

Min. Deposit

Max Leverage

1:100

Spreads From

0 pips

Commission

0.2

Derivatives and margin trading
Low trading fees

Fees Regulation

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Frequently Asked Questions

Can I trade crypto CFDs without owning the underlying asset?

Yes. Most brokers in this list offer crypto CFDs, which let you speculate on price movements without holding the actual coins. You'll need a broker regulated for derivatives in your country.

What fees apply to crypto trading?

Brokers charge spreads, overnight financing (swap) fees on leveraged positions, and sometimes withdrawal fees. Compare the total cost — not just the spread — when choosing a crypto broker.

Is crypto trading available in my country?

Crypto CFD availability depends on local regulations. Some jurisdictions (e.g., the UK) restrict leverage crypto products for retail clients. Always verify that the broker accepts traders from your country before registering.