Is WhiteBIT available in the United States?
WhiteBIT lists the United States and its territories among the jurisdictions it does not support, so it does not serve United States residents. Crypto trading in the United States is regulated through a mix of federal authorities, including the Securities and Exchange Commission and the Commodity Futures Trading Commission, registration with FinCEN, and state money transmitter licensing. No affiliate or compare module is shown for a platform that is not available here.
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.
As of 26 June 2026, WhiteBIT does not serve residents of the United States, because the United States and its territories are on the list of jurisdictions WhiteBIT states it does not support. Crypto businesses serving United States customers face a layered regime: registration with the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) as a money services business, state by state money transmitter licensing, and oversight from the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) depending on the product. WhiteBIT excludes United States users, so treat WhiteBIT as not available in the United States and confirm the position before acting.
Availability for United States residents
As of 26 June 2026, WhiteBIT does not serve residents of the United States. The United States, along with American Samoa, Guam, Puerto Rico, the Northern Mariana Islands, and the United States Virgin Islands, appears on the list of jurisdictions that WhiteBIT states it does not support, so United States residents are not able to onboard.
Regulation of crypto in the United States is shared. A platform must register with the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) as a money services business for anti money laundering purposes, and it must obtain money transmitter licences in the states where it operates. The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) asserts jurisdiction where a product is a security, and the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) oversees commodity derivatives, while several states apply their own regimes, such as the New York BitLicense administered by the New York State Department of Financial Services.
WhiteBIT lists the United States as unsupported and does not hold the federal and state registrations required to serve United States residents. Because those registrations are a legal precondition for serving United States customers, this page treats WhiteBIT as not available in the United States. No affiliate or compare module is shown for a platform that is not available here.
Why WhiteBIT is treated as not available
The United States applies one of the most demanding compliance regimes for crypto platforms. Serving United States residents requires federal registration with the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network, money transmitter licensing across many states, and, depending on the products offered, engagement with the Securities and Exchange Commission and the Commodity Futures Trading Commission.
WhiteBIT has chosen to exclude the United States rather than carry those registrations, so it cannot lawfully onboard United States residents. A United States resident who is considering crypto should look to a platform that holds the required federal and state registrations, and should treat any access to an unsupported platform as outside the local regulatory protections. Confirm the current registration position on the official sources before acting.
How crypto is taxed in the United States
Crypto in the United States is treated as property for federal tax purposes by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). As of 26 June 2026, disposing of crypto is generally a taxable event that can produce a capital gain or loss, and crypto received as income, such as certain staking or mining rewards, is generally taxable as ordinary income.
This page does not state a rate, because the treatment depends on your holding period, income, and circumstances, and on any applicable state tax. See the United States crypto tax page for a fuller explanation, and confirm the current treatment with the Internal Revenue Service or a qualified local adviser. This is general information, not tax advice.
Regulator and sources
Crypto in the United States is regulated through federal authorities, including the Securities and Exchange Commission and the Commodity Futures Trading Commission, with anti money laundering registration through the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network and state money transmitter licensing. The position below is stated as of 26 June 2026 and should be confirmed on the primary sources.
- Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN), money services business registration and anti money laundering obligations.
- Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), jurisdiction over crypto products that are securities or commodity derivatives.
- State regulators, including the New York State Department of Financial Services BitLicense and state money transmitter licensing regimes.
- WhiteBIT terms of service and help centre, list of jurisdictions it does not support, including the United States and its territories.
Frequently asked questions
Is WhiteBIT available in the United States?
As of 26 June 2026, WhiteBIT does not serve residents of the United States, because the United States and its territories are on the list of jurisdictions WhiteBIT states it does not support and it does not hold the required federal and state registrations.
Why can WhiteBIT not serve United States residents?
Serving United States customers requires registration with the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network, state money transmitter licences, and engagement with the Securities and Exchange Commission and the Commodity Futures Trading Commission. WhiteBIT excludes the United States rather than carry those registrations.
Which exchanges are available in the United States?
Several platforms hold the federal and state registrations needed to serve United States residents. See the Best exchanges in the United States page and confirm the current registrations on the official registers.
Is it legal to hold crypto in the United States?
Yes. Holding, buying, and selling crypto is legal in the United States, subject to federal and state rules. The question on this page is the availability of the WhiteBIT platform, which excludes United States residents.
How is crypto taxed in the United States?
Crypto is treated as property by the Internal Revenue Service, so disposals can produce capital gains and crypto income is generally taxable. See the United States crypto tax page. This is general information, not tax advice.
Where can I confirm the current position?
Check the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network and state regulators, the Securities and Exchange Commission and Commodity Futures Trading Commission, and WhiteBIT's own published terms. Those primary sources are the most current way to confirm availability before acting.
Rules change frequently. Exchange availability and registration can change, and the United States continues to develop its crypto rules across federal and state authorities. The position on this page is dated 26 June 2026. Confirm the current status with the relevant regulator and the platform before you act.
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