Is Binance available in the United States?
The global Binance platform does not serve United States residents. A separately operated and affiliated company, Binance.US, has historically served some United States customers, but it is a distinct entity. In November 2023 Binance reached a settlement with United States authorities over anti money laundering and sanctions failings.
Information, not advice. This is general information, not legal, tax, or financial advice. Verify the current rules with a qualified local professional and the official regulator before acting.
How we checked this. We set this status by reading the platform's own terms of use and country eligibility, and the public register kept by the named regulator, then dated the result. Availability can change, so confirm directly with the platform and the regulator before acting. As of 26 June 2026.
No. As of June 2026 the global Binance platform is not available to United States residents. A separately operated and affiliated company, Binance.US, has historically served some United States customers, but it is a distinct entity with its own availability and registrations. In November 2023 Binance reached a settlement with United States authorities including the Department of Justice and the Commodity Futures Trading Commission over anti money laundering and sanctions failings, and the global platform does not serve United States residents.
What Binance is and the United States position
Binance is the largest cryptocurrency exchange in the world by reported trading volume, operated by the Binance group of companies and led by chief executive Richard Teng. It is available to residents of many countries, but the global platform is not available to United States residents.
A separate company, Binance.US, has historically served some United States customers. Binance.US is operated as a distinct entity, and its availability, registrations, and product set are not the same as the global platform. This page concerns the global Binance platform, which does not serve United States residents.
As of June 2026 United States residents cannot use the global Binance platform. United States customers who want a regulated platform typically use an exchange that is registered and available in the United States.
Why Binance does not serve the United States
- 2023 settlement. In November 2023 Binance reached a settlement with United States authorities, including the Department of Justice, the Commodity Futures Trading Commission, and the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network, over anti money laundering and sanctions failings, and agreed to large financial penalties. Founder Changpeng Zhao stepped down as chief executive as part of that resolution (as of June 2026).
- Global platform access. The global Binance platform does not serve United States residents. United States internet addresses and United States identity documents are not accepted for the global service (as of June 2026).
- Binance.US is separate. Binance.US is a separately operated and affiliated company, not the global platform. Its availability and registrations are distinct and have themselves been subject to United States regulatory action. Treat it as a separate service and confirm its current position independently (as of June 2026).
- Federal oversight context. The treatment of crypto platforms in the United States continues to involve the Securities and Exchange Commission and the Commodity Futures Trading Commission, and the framework is still developing (as of June 2026).
What this means for United States residents
Because the global Binance platform is not available to United States residents, this site does not link to it for the United States. Attempting to bypass the geographic restrictions, for example by using a virtual private network, can breach the platform terms of service and can carry legal and financial risk.
United States residents who want to use a regulated platform can instead use an exchange that is registered and available in the United States. The compliant alternatives below are platforms that genuinely serve United States residents as of June 2026, though supported products can vary by state.
How crypto is taxed in the United States is handled by the Internal Revenue Service. See the United States crypto tax page for a general explanation. This is general information and not tax advice, so verify your position with a qualified professional before filing.
Regulator and sources
The relevant authorities are the United States Department of Justice, the Commodity Futures Trading Commission, and the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network in relation to the November 2023 settlement, and the Securities and Exchange Commission in the broader federal context.
- United States Department of Justice, November 2023 announcement of the Binance settlement.
- Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), action and resolution concerning Binance.
- Binance, public information stating that the global platform does not serve United States residents.
- United States Internal Revenue Service (IRS), guidance on the taxation of digital assets.
Binance does not serve United States residents as of June 2026, so this site does not link to it for the United States. These platforms genuinely serve United States residents, though supported products can vary by state.
Frequently asked questions
Can United States residents use Binance?
No. As of June 2026 the global Binance platform is not available to United States residents. A separate affiliated company, Binance.US, has historically served some United States customers, but it is a distinct entity. Confirm the current position before acting.
Is Binance.US the same as Binance?
No. Binance.US is a separately operated and affiliated company, not the global Binance platform. Its availability, registrations, and products are distinct, and it has been subject to its own United States regulatory action. Confirm its current position independently.
Why is Binance not available in the United States?
In November 2023 Binance reached a settlement with United States authorities over anti money laundering and sanctions failings and agreed to large penalties. As of June 2026 the global platform does not serve United States residents.
Can I use a VPN to access Binance from the United States?
Using a virtual private network to bypass geographic restrictions can breach the platform terms of service and can carry legal and financial risk. This page does not recommend doing so. Consider a platform that is genuinely available in the United States.
Which exchanges are available to United States residents instead?
Platforms that genuinely serve United States residents as of June 2026 include Coinbase, Kraken, and Crypto.com, though supported products can vary by state. See the best exchanges in the United States page for the current view.
Rules change frequently. Exchange availability, registrations, and the rules that govern them can change at short notice and vary by region. The position on this page concerns the global Binance platform, is dated June 2026, and was last reviewed on 17 June 2026. Confirm the current status with the named authorities and the platform before you act.
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