Launched: 2017
Headquarters: no official HQ its a Global Exchange
User Base: 170M+
Supported coins: 350+
Trading Fees: very low 0.1% and discounts with BNB
Fiat Support: yes many currencies
Security: strong but had hack in 2019
Summary in plain words:
Binance: Best for advanced traders, huge selection, very low fees, but regulatory headaches.
Coinbase: Best for beginners, super safe, easy UI, but expensive fees.
Kraken: Very trustworthy and secure, but a bit clunky for new users.
KuCoin: Huge coin variety, low fees, less strict on KYC, but not as regulated.
Bybit: Great for derivatives/leverage trading, less for spot, fast-growing