is coinbase safer than binance

Coinbase is safer than Binance because of its clear cold wallet storage ratio and strict U.S. regulation, but users still need to be wary of cryptocurrency trading risks.

Mar 24, 2025 at 02:15 pm

Coinbase stores about 98% of user funds in offline cold wallets, greatly reducing the risk of hackers obtaining user funds through cyber attacks. In addition, its cold storage system is equipped with multi-signature technology, and only when multiple authorized parties sign together can the transfer of funds be completed, further ensuring the security of funds. Binance also uses a cold wallet to store a large amount of user funds and has also set up SAFU (Secure Asset Fund for Users). When a security breach occurs, funds can be withdrawn from the fund for compensation. But in terms of the proportion of cold storage funds, Binance has not disclosed it clearly like Coinbase.

Coinbase is headquartered in the United States and strictly complies with regulatory agencies such as the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). This means it is extremely strict in terms of user authentication, anti-money laundering (AML) and Know Your Customer (KYC) procedures. Users need to submit detailed identity certificates and address certificates. Although it is cumbersome, it provides strong guarantees for the legality and security of the platform's trading environment.

Binance has a wide global business layout, and the regulatory policies of cryptocurrencies vary greatly in different countries and regions. Its US version of Binance.US faces many regulatory challenges. In 2023, the SEC compared Binance.US and its founder Zhao Changpeng filed a lawsuit, accusing it of multiple violations of securities laws, including trading control and supervision of false statements, operating unregistered exchanges, etc. This series of regulatory storms undoubtedly cast a shadow on Binance's security and stability.