Binance Tops CoinDesk’s April 2025 Exchange Benchmark as Global Market Matures

Binance secures highest rating among digital asset exchanges, leading industry evolution in regulatory compliance, institutional infrastructure, and spot trading dominanceBinance has emerged as the top-ranked exchange in CoinDesk’s latest Exchange Benchmark report, scoring 90.1 and earning AA status, solidifying its position as the most robust and trusted platform in the global cryptocurrency market.Binance Ranked #1 in Global Exchange BenchmarkCoinDesk’s Exchange Benchmark is recognized as the industry standard for evaluating risk and operational strength across the digital asset exchange landscape. The April 2025 edition—updated semi-annually—assessed over 100 exchanges using both qualitative and quantitative metrics, focusing on areas like regulatory standing, security, transparency, and market quality.Binance Highlights:#1 Overall Ranking with a score of 90.1Outperformed Coinbase (89.8), Bitstamp (88.4), and Kraken (84.5)Maintained AA status, the highest risk-adjusted rating availableContinues to lead in spot trading volume and institutional-grade servicesTop-Tier Exchanges Dominate Market ShareWhile Top-Tier exchanges make up just 19% of all evaluated platforms, they now account for over 60% of global spot trading volume, indicating a major consolidation of trust and usage in reputable venues, led by Binance.Regulatory Compliance and Institutional Maturity on the RiseThe report also notes strong progress in regulatory licensing and institutional infrastructure among top exchanges:Over 50% of assessed exchanges are now licensed under comprehensive market or virtual asset frameworks83% of A-rated and 67% of AA-rated platforms—including Binance—offer third-party custody integration, reflecting growing appeal to institutional investors