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Exchange Review February 2026

Combined spot and derivatives trading volumes on centralized exchanges declined 2.41% to $5.61T, marking the lowest level of activity since October 2024.

  • March 11, 2026

Exchange Benchmark

The Exchange Benchmark is CoinDesk’s flagship research report, established in 2019 to bring clarity and accountability to a complex and rapidly evolving market. Since launching, it has become the industry standard for evaluating the risk associated with digital asset exchanges.

Backed by thousands of research hours, CoinDesk's Exchange Benchmark covers 150+ exchanges, encompassing more than 80 qualitative and quantitative metrics.

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Exchange Review January 2026

Trading activity on centralized exchanges rebounded in January as total combined spot and derivatives trading volumes climbed 2.43% to $5.95 trillion.
  • February 16, 2026
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Stablecoins & Tokenized Assets Report January 2026

CoinDesk Data’s Stablecoins & Tokenized Assets Report captures the key developments across the stablecoins and tokenization landscape. Our review focuses on market capitalization and trading volume trends for stablecoins, segmented by collateral type and pegged asset, alongside coverage of tokenized real-world assets; including commodities, equities, and treasuries.
  • February 10, 2026
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Stablecoins & CBDCs Report - December 2025

The total stablecoin market resumed its upward trajectory after declining for the first time in 26 months in November, rising 1.25% to $310B. 
  • January 16, 2026
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Exchange Review November 2025

CoinDesk Data’s Exchange Review offers a comprehensive monthly deep dive into the global cryptocurrency exchange market. Designed for investors, analysts, regulators, and enthusiasts alike, this report delivers critical insights into market movements—from spot and derivatives trading volumes to fee model segmentation and fiat-vs-crypto dynamics.
  • Monthly
  • December 16, 2025
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